The Judo club at Northumbria are a friendly and welcoming club. Judo is an Olympic sport and martial art comprising of throws, holds, strangles and arm locks, the aim is to use your opponent’s weight against them meaning that your size doesn’t matter. Judo will also teach you how to fall safety in any physical confrontation. A skill, which can be used across many activities helping you avoid injury. As well as a variety of skills, Judo is a great workout improving other skills including balance, co-ordination and motion. Based out of Lipman Gym on city campus, the club have access to coached sessions throughout the week.

On top of all the fun you will have in the pool, you will enjoy a variety of social events organised by the club making it the perfect opportunity to practice the sport you love while having a great time and making new friends.

Please note the 2024/25 season has now concluded. Information on membership prices and training times for 2025/26 season will appear here in due course.

Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram. Equipment can be provided by the club for new students where required. 2025/26 memberships will only be available to purchase following Big Week of Sport in September. Speak to the club at Sports Fair on 24th September for more information or email them as below.

Key Contacts

Head Coach: Sophie Gatenby

Club President: Rachel Bate 

Engagement Officer: Ciaran Armstrong

The Judo club is supported by our dedicated Club Development Officer Keir Tattersdill.