Imperial Judo Society: Saturday Judo Training

Come and train with Imperial Judo Society!

Our Judo sessions are open to everyone, from complete beginners to experienced judoka. No previous Judo or martial arts experience is required.

Sessions cover Judo fundamentals including throws, grips, movement, groundwork and sparring, with coaching adapted to different experience levels.

Your first Judo session is FREE!

Who can attend: Everyone, including complete beginners, subject to our participation and insurance requirements.

What to bring: Comfortable sports clothing suitable for training. A Judo gi is useful but not required for your first session. We can lend you a gi.

Cost: Your first Judo session is FREE. After your free session, choose from our single-session, term or annual passes.

Purchase session passes: Imperial Judo Society Shop

How to attend

Imperial students: To sign up, open the old version of the What's On events page, log in using the button in the top-right corner, then return to this event and register. If you are having trouble signing up, please contact the committee.

External participants: You do not need to use the What's On signup. Purchase the appropriate session pass through our shop and turn up, provided you meet the club's participation and insurance requirements.

All participants: Please complete our registration and safety acknowledgement form before your first session. You only need to complete it once during the 2026/27 academic year, unless your details or circumstances change.

Participant registration form: Complete the registration form

Safety and insurance

Judo is a contact sport involving throws, groundwork and physical exertion. Participation carries an inherent risk of injury.

All participants must follow the coach's safety instructions, train within their abilities and inform the coach of relevant injuries or limitations before training.

British Judo membership provides certain insurance benefits to eligible licence holders, subject to the applicable policy terms. Completing our registration form does not provide insurance coverage or replace any required licence.

Please speak to the committee if you are unsure about your insurance or eligibility to participate.

Photography and filming

Photography and filming may take place during sessions for Imperial Judo Society's social media, website and promotional materials.

Our registration form includes a separate, optional photography and filming consent question. You can participate without consenting to promotional photography or filming.

Please also inform a committee member if you do not wish to be filmed. You can withdraw your consent by contacting the committee. We will stop future promotional use based on that consent and address requests concerning previously published content where possible.

Beginners are always welcome! Sessions will gradually progress throughout the year as members develop their skills.