Welcome to peninsula judo club
Judo (meaning “gentle way”,柔道) is a modern martial art and Olympic sport. It was created in Japan in 1882 by Dr Jigoro Kano (嘉納治五郎). A judo practitioner is called a judoka and at the beginner levels the emphasis is on ukemi (break-falls, 受け身) to teach the judoka how to fall correctly without risk of injury.
Junior judoka learn how to throw an opponent to the ground and hold them on their back. In competition (shiai, 試合) this is how a judoka wins a bout. Each training session will involve the practising of break-falls, throwing techniques (nage-waza, 投げ技) and hold-downs (osaekomi-waza, 押込技). Each training session ends with free practice (randori, 乱取り) that simulates the competition environment.
As judoka’s learn they have the opportunity to be graded. Each successful grade completion results in the award of a new coloured belt that is worn at each training session and at competitions. Beginner students wear a white belt, progressing through the ranks until they are deemed to have achieved a level of competence sufficient to be a dan grade, at which point they wear the kuro obi (black belt, 黒帯).
Peninsula Judo Club Inc, is an inclusive and friendly club.
The Dojo will focus on respectful training and education.
As well as learning Judo techniques, our students learn the theory behind Judo and a number of Japanese words which helps them in their understanding of the names of the techniques. Students are encouraged to represent the club in the regular competitions run by Judo Victoria. The Peninsula Judo Club Inc teaches not only the physical aspects of judo but also the elements of the "Moral Code" that Dr Kano outlined. These are:
Respect – This means respect to your coaches, other students and yourself
Self Control – In Judo you need to be in control at all times
Honour – You know the rules of judo so always follow them
Patience & Perseverance – Never give up
Honesty – Always tell the truth
Courage – Overcome your fears and learn that fear is a friend, reminding you that what you are doing, is important to you
Friendship – In judo you always help other students
Courtesy – In judo you bow to our founder, coach and other students
Humility – In judo you need to be humble in victory and gracious in defeat
All our members benefit from not just the physical elements of judo which will increase strength, balance, flexibility and fitness but also by following these guidelines, they improve their confidence, discipline and self-control.The goals of the practice of judo are to perfect oneself physically, morally and mentally and then use those strengths for the good of society.