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Training Times

Judo.

Juniors:

(4 yrs up to 8 yrs old)

  • Mon & Wed. 5.15 pm - 6.00 pm

  • Advanced juniors welcome. ​

  • Parents welcome.

Juniors:

(8 yrs up to and including 12 yrs)

  • Mon & Wed: 6.00 - 7.00 pm

  • Friday: 

  • Advanced class: 5.30 pm - 7.00 pm

  • Parents are welcome. 

Seniors:

(13 yrs and above)

  • Mon: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

  • Wed: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

  • Sat: 11.00 am - 12.30 pm

  • Advanced Juniors are welcome.

Caulfield Judo Centre

Judo is a long established Japanese sport and an Olympic sport since the 1964 Tokyo games.
 
The word ‘Judo’ translated from Japanese literally means ‘The Gentle Way’ (  柔道 ). 

Judo was originally created in Japan in 1882 by Dr Jigoro Kano (嘉納治五郎) as a physical, mental and moral exercise. Described as a modern martial art which later evolved into a combat and Olympic sport.

Popular for its competitive element, whereby the objective is to throw or takedown an opponent to the ground, then immobilize or subdue the opponent with a holdown, or even force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. 
 
Training in Judo offers a unique physical and mental workout that improves your strength, balance, co-ordination & self-confidence.
 
Included in the training are various throwing techniques, hold down techniques, arm & joint locks, & choking techniques for seniors. The syllabus is geared toward each age group as a child or senior person achieves competency in the prior requirements.
 
One of the unique abilities of Judo is the ability for a smaller person to overcome a larger and stronger opponent with the use of technique and co-ordination.  
 
At Caulfield Judo Centre you will learn the martial art and sport of Judo in a safe and controlled environment. We’re officially recognized by and affiliated with Judo Victoria & Judo Australia so you will be graded under the national governing body. These grades are then recognized all over the world and this is important if you ever want to compete on either a state, national or international level.
 
Our instructors have many years of experience and are carefully selected to provide only the highest levels of training available in this dynamic sport.

Arthur Moorshead OAM

  • 8th Dan Black Belt

  • NCAS Level 3

  • IJF "B" Referees Licence

 

Born in London in 1931 he began his Judo career when he was 8 years of age. He studied with M. Otani, T. Leggett and Kenshiro Abbe, along with many others.

He migrated to Australia in 1961 after having been graded to 4th Dan. Following this he retired from competitive Judo due to a competition injury.

In 1985 he was awarded his IJF "B" Referees licence and in 1988 was appointed Manager / Coach of the Australian Judo Team for the Seoul Olympics.

Arthur died in 2010 and the club has carried on with distinguished coaches as listed, some of whom were his students and continue teaching the traditional values of judo in all walks of life.

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