Ages 4-7
Little Judo
A playful first taste of judo: rolling, balancing, falling safely and making friends through games. No experience needed.
New junior beginners can only join in the first two weeks of a term.
How to start
How to start at Guernsey Judo
Total beginners welcome at every age. Here's exactly how to get started: what it costs, what to expect in your first lesson, and how to sign up.
Find your class
Beginner-friendly classes for every age
Every class starts with the basics, so you'll never feel out of place. Find the group that fits and come along for your first session.
Ages 8-10
Juniors
Beginner-friendly junior classes where children learn real technique step by step, grouped by size and ability so everyone feels safe.
New junior beginners can only join in the first two weeks of a term.
Ages 11-18+
Teens
Total beginners are welcome at any age. New starters often get one-to-one time with an instructor to learn the basics before joining the group.
Start any time of year, just get in touch and come along.
Over 18
Adults
Beginner-friendly sessions for newcomers and returners alike. You will learn at your own pace in a supportive group, with no experience needed.
Adult beginners are welcome at any point in the term.
Pricing
How much does it cost?
- Your first sessionFreeCome and try judo with no commitment.
- Termly membership£45-£60 / termA fixed fee each term, which works out at roughly £6 per lesson.
- BJA licenceFrom £22 / yearRequired after your first four weeks. See britishjudo.org.uk for current costs.
- Successful gradings£5 / gradingCharged per student each time a grading is passed.
Your first lesson
In your first lesson you'll learn…
- How to fall safely: breakfalls (ukemi) come first
- How to bow on and off the mat: judo etiquette
- Your first throw and your first hold-down
- Warm-up games and gentle partner work
- Most of all, have fun and make friends
Borrow a Judo kit from us
No kit? No problem. Borrow a clean judogi (judo suit) for your first few weeks, just turn up in a t-shirt and leggings or a tracksuit.
BJA licence after 4 weeks
After your first four weeks you'll need a British Judo Association licence. It covers your insurance and lets you grade and compete.
Get your BJA licenceBuy a Judo Kit from the club
Ready to commit? You can buy your own judogi directly from the club in every size, just ask any coach.
Our mat, our culture
Mat conduct & safety
A few simple principles keep Guernsey Judo a respectful, safe and supportive place, a reassurance for families and a promise we all make to each other.
Sign up
Book your first session
Fill in the form and our team will be in touch to confirm a start date and answer any questions. New junior beginners can only join in the first two weeks of a term. Adult beginners are welcome at any point in the term.
Prefer paper? Download the membership form (PDF) and fill it in on screen or by hand, then print it and bring it to your next lesson.
Judo is a contact sport, but safety is our priority. We teach controlled technique from day one and group children by size and ability to keep everyone safe.
Keep your judogi clean and worn properly. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed short.
Membership is charged per term. You’ll also need a British Judo Association licence, which covers insurance and affiliation. See our pricing page for full details.
New members can train for four weeks before committing to a full term. It gives you time to see if judo is right for you and get a feel for the club.
Bring a water bottle and a towel. Judo is practised barefoot on the mat, so no shoes are needed. We provide all the kit you need to get started.
New junior beginners can only join in the first two weeks of a term. Adult beginners are welcome at any point in the term.