Welcome to Shettleston Judo Club
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About Us
Our senior coaches, Alex (6th Dan) and Paul (5th Dan), have between them over 60 years of experience in practicing judo, competing internationally and coaching all age groups and abilities. Both Alex and Paul hold qualifications as senior examiners including Kata. Alex is also a qualified referee with the British Judo Association.
All our coaching team are registered and fully verified by the national governing bodies Judo Scotland and the British Judo Association as well as being PVG checked.
We teach all aspects of judo which includes competitive judo, theory and kata.
Why Practice Judo
Improve mental health & wellbeing
A great way to get fit
Gain confidence & build self deiscipline
Where Are We Located?
We are located in the east end of Glasgow. You can find us in the address below:
Carlton Parkhead Parish Church142 Helenvale Street
Glasgow
G31 4NA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judo?
Judo is a martial art that consists of throws, sweeps, holds, joint locks and chokes used for Randori (free play) and self-defense. It involves training the mind and body as well as general fitness.
Do I have to be physically fit to take part?
Absolutely not, you will get into shape as you train and participate in classes, progressing through the ranking system which in turn will enable you to perform the judo techniques, we have Judoka of all ages, sizes and abilities.
How long does it take to get a black belt?
This all depends on the individual and various factors including how much time and effort you commit to Judo, but as a rule of thumb anything from 2-10 years.
Why do you practice falling/throwing so much?
One of the key features of Judo and similar martial arts is throwing. We teach you how to properly fall to protect yourself while training.
Will my training be based on me competing?
No, we have students of all ages and recognise that competitions are not for all students. Our goal is that you have fun, develop fitness and enjoy learning about Judo and what it has to offer.
Can I really throw someone bigger than I am?
Judo is not based on strength, but on breaking the opponent's balance. Once their balance is broken it becomes much easier to throw them.