We were very privileged to have the opportunity to welcome Dr. Yoko Tanabe, 7th dan, as our guest coach this Thursday. Amongst other accolades Dr. Tanabe is a three times Olympic medallist, a six times All-Japan gold medallist, and five times World Championship medallist. Dr. Tanabe holds a DPhil in Sport Sciences and is an Associate Professor… Continue reading Special Thursday session with Olympic medallist Dr. Yoko Tanabe
Category: Training
Successful Saturday seminar with Patrick Cane
The first Oxford Judo Saturday Seminar took place on July 30th in the Dojo and was a big success. 10 players and coaches were instructed by osteopath Patrick Cane from Cane Osteopathy and astonished by what big effect little exercises can have. Tom Chandler reports from the seminar: I leap at any opportunity to learn… Continue reading Successful Saturday seminar with Patrick Cane
Beginner’s Sessions for 2014
In the first term, we generally run Beginners and Re-starters Sessions on Friday evenings. Unfortunately, due to coaching constraints, we have to change the day for this term. The Beginners Sessions will start on Tuesday 14 October at 5.30pm, and run for 8 weeks on Tuesdays. If you would like to try Judo for the… Continue reading Beginner’s Sessions for 2014
Summertime Times
Please note, the summertime out-of-term schedule has changed slightly. On Thursdays, we will have the sports hall from 6-7.30pm, instead of until 8pm. The sports centre has other activities happening in the evenings. This will be through July and August. We will switch back to 6-8pm from September. Come early to help lay mats, we want… Continue reading Summertime Times
22 May, 2014 | Randori @ High Wycombe
Oxford Judo Club will be closed on Thursday 22 May. Instead, we will head over to High Wycombe Judo Centre, for an evening of excellent randori. Here are the details of the evening: Event: Senior Team/Randori night Date: Thursday 22nd May Venue: High Wycombe Judo Centre, Barry Close, Cressex, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 4UE Timings: 19:45 Arrive at… Continue reading 22 May, 2014 | Randori @ High Wycombe
Come to a Taster Session on 1 September in Oxford!
After the Olympic medal success, we have had lots of interest in learning more about this exciting sport. Here is your chance: come along to a free taster session which we will be holding on Saturday 1st of September from 2.30 until 4.00pm in our dojo at Iffley Road sports centre. You will need to… Continue reading Come to a Taster Session on 1 September in Oxford!