Judo - Youth (H2H)
with Eric

60-minute class, additional 30 minutes by invitation.

Developed in Japan during the 1800s from more primitive jujitsu wresting systems, modern Judo is a fast-paced and dynamic Olympic sport, an effective and ethical system of self-defense, and a recreational fitness program. Judo uses safe, science-based, training to build mastery of grappling techniques to throw, pin, and control an opponent. In Judo your child will learn how to absorb the impact falls without injury, how to redirect the force of an attack, and how to use leverage, off-balancing, and timing to control larger and stronger opponents.

This class emphasizes the development of youth resilience, self-confidence, and motor skills control. Our friendly 60-minute classes consist of extended warm-ups and holistic physical fitness drills, technical training, and free practice. Opportunities for region Judo tournament participation are also available.

Training is led by Eric Lee-Mäder, a third-degree blackbelt instructor with more than 30 years of grappling experience, including state, national, and international-level competition, as well as training at the Kodokan Judo Institute in Japan. As part of the International Olympic Committee, accredited Judo instructors maintain routine certification on the prevention of head injuries, maintaining safe/respectful training environments, and mandatory criminal background screening and mandatory abuse and misconduct training. Safety, fun, and individual support and development are the guiding class priorities.

We ask that kids try a no-cost trial class for screening and assessment to determine if Judo is a good fit for them. They will be expected to participate in warmups, follow directions, pay attention and be a good partner. Participants can expect to do a lot of falling as they learn body safety and body awareness. 

Beginners are welcome and youth training uniforms are available.