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 What is Judo? The Olympic sport of Judo is an inexpensive, year-round activity that appeals to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Judo develops and promotes fitness, self-discipline, education, respect for oneself and others. People practice Judo to learn new skills, join in competition with others, stay in shape, develop self-confidence, for fellowship, self-defence and for many other reasons, but most of all, people do Judo just for the fun of it. Judo is learned on special mats for comfort and safety.

The Sunshine Coast Judo Club was founded in 2006. Our aim is to take a leading role in the development of the traditional martial art and Olympic sport of Judo here on the Sunshine Coast.The Club is a member of the Judo Federation of Australia (IJF), which is the National and Olympic body for the sport of Judo and is affiliated with the Australian Sports Commission. Visit our website at www.sunshinecoastjudo.com

What are Judo’s Principles and Goals? Judo, which is translated as the "gentle way", teaches the principle of flexibility in the application of technique. This is the flexible or efficient use of balance, leverage, and movement in the performance of Judo throws and other skills. Skill, technique and timing, rather than the use of brute strength, are the essential ingredients for success in Judo. For example, in Judo classes you may learn how to give way, rather than use force, to overcome a stronger opponent.

Judo values and principles are inclusive rather than exclusive. We welcome everyone with the opportunity to participate regardless of physical, economic or cultural circumstances.

What are the Club Instructor’s Qualifications and Accreditations? Sunshine Coast Judo Club is fortunate to have some highly qualified instructors residing on the Coast who are all accredited by the Australian Institute of Sport through the National Coaching Accreditation System. We hold current Senior First Aid Certificates and Blue Cards, approved for working with children.

How old does one have to be to take up Judo? This depends upon individual clubs policy however in general 5 years of age is a popular minimum age set by many clubs. Internationally the under 10 years of age category is officially recognised as a competition division. Many judo techniques considered inappropriate for youngsters are excluded from the junior curriculum and the emphasis is on safety and fun.

What is the maximum age atwhich one can take up judo? There is no maximum age. Provided a player enjoys reasonable health and has no condition that prohibits the activities which are part and parcel of judo, there is no reason one cannot enjoy judo into one`s 70`s, eighties and beyond. Thousands of judokas in their 60`s and 70`s still compete. Masters games often list judo as an event and in fact some high level kata competitions are dominated by older competitors. But competition is but a part of judo, one`s participation in judo at an advanced age can be in the form of other essential fields, such ascoaching, grading, refereeing, governance, research and administration.

How long would it take toachieve my black belt? Judo is unique amongst most martial arts, in that the grading standards for ranks are pretty much standardised throughout the world. Whilst there are variations, most grading complies loosely with guidelines upheld by both the International Judo Federation and its affiliates and the Kodokan. Rankings in Judo therefore depend not so much upon what club or country you come from but your own personal commitment. Since Judo is a competitive sport, grading depends somewhat (but not exclusively) on competition results or at least a demonstrated willingness to participate in competition.

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See the timetables by clicking the below links: 

Sunshine Coast - CURRIMUNDI - Timetable

Ipswich - BOOVAL - Timetable