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Experience

The British Judo Council (BJC) was formed in 1958 by Kenshiro Abbe 8th Dan who was sent to England by the Kodakan in Tokyo in order to encourage the interest of Judo in this country.  Shortly after arriving he met Masutaro Otani and formed a life long friendship.  Between the two of them they formed the BJC and after their respective passing, the mantle was passed onto Otani's son, Robin Otani who remains the President to this day.


The BJC promotes a traditional style of Japanese Judo with the emphasis on clean upright throwing with control and technique rather than force.  In groundwork, speed and control are emphasised in order to win quickly and decisively.  There have been many former BJC members who have made a great impact upon the world stage including Jane Bridge 8th Dan, the first women's World Champion and Neil Adams 9th Dan, Silver Olympic Medallist amongst many others.

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WHY JOIN THE BJC ?

The British Judo Council have member clubs spread throughout the country so there is almost certainly a club near you.  Our coaches are all properly trained, DBS and First Aid certified and undertake regular coaching courses in order to keep themselves up to date.
Our clubs are (almost exclusively) volunteer lead with enthusiastic coaches eager to impart their knowledge onto the next generations.  Indeed, this is the true meaning of 'Sensei' - He Who Has Gone Before.  Whichever club you attend, you can be assured of a warm welcome where the leadership team and the members will provide a warm welcome allowing all ages to train safely with enthusiasm and energy whilst they become fitter, stronger, faster and skilled in the Japanese martial art of Judo.

LATEST News

BJC Launches voting for the BJC awards 2024

07 Dec 2024

The BJC awards is a chance to celebrate all that is good about the BJC.

Held at the Drayton

World Kata Championships 4th-10th November

07 Dec 2024

Our BJC members of the GBR kata Team found themselves at the World

World Veterans Championship 4th-10th November

07 Dec 2024

Alongside the World Kata championships was the World Veterans Championships with the competitors


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UPCOMING EVENTS

HQC Meeting

07 Dec 2024

Yorkshire Area grading

15 Dec 2024

For more information, and to pre-register, please contact the organiser: Bob Jones on 077

FPJ2 coaching Course

18 Jan 2025

This Coaching course is FPJ2 an is only open to those who hold a 1st Kyu or above grade and are 1


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