OF NORTH SAN MATEO COUNTY

Judo
(Gentle Way)

NEW! Classes for younger kids (5 through 9) now open Thursday Nights!

Learn JUDO "The Gentle Way" in a continuous year round program. Join any time. Easy and fun! A healthy family activity.

Judo is an Olympic sport which is the 2nd most popular sport in the world after Soccer.

There is NO Kicking or Hitting. Judo emphasizes care and respect for your opponent. In fact the two fundamental principles of judo are:

 "Maximum Efficiency, Minimum Effort" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit"

Techniques of KODOKAN JUDO are taught in a safe and fun way with special attention for beginners. Learning is stressed rather than winning or losing.  For boys and girls 5 through 18 years old. Visually or hearing impaired are encouraged to join. Visitors are welcome at each class.

Children (5 through 18 yrs.) are encouraged to participate in our tri-monthly invitational tournaments for fun and to show parents what they have learned. Adults may help at tournaments with timing and scorekeeping.

On May 16, 2009, 110 judoka from several local judo clubs participated in our tri-monthly invitational tournament. The next tournament is scheduled for September 19, 2009. Registration is 9:00 am to 9:45 am. Please mark your calendar - come and watch FREE. Special thanks to the family volunteers for making these tournaments possible.

A very special thanks to all the clubs who regularly participate:

Cahill Judo Academy;  The French School, SF;  Hapkido Institute;  Korean Martial Arts Center;  Pacifica Judo Club;  Santa Clara PAL;  South San Francisco Boys & Girls Club Judo;  Stanford Junior Judo;  Stonestown YMCA Judo

Free tryout classes
(requires Boys & Girls Club $10/yr. membership)
Stop by any class session to observe and ask questions

All classes require membership in the North San Mateo County Boys & Girls Club: ($10.00 per year Sept. 1 - Aug. 31) plus the Judo Program Fee which varies for each club. (see below)

Classes are Tuesday through Saturday all year around at the South San Francisco Boys & Girls Club dojo.

All classes are conducted by one of the two following judo clubs:

Judo helps persons of all ages to improve physical fitness as well as mind and body coordination. Many judoka continue judo their whole life as a their regular form of exercise. A GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY. Try it! You'll like it.