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| Welcome to Alexandra Park Judo Club, a place where you can learn Judo
and Self Defence in a fun and friendly atmosphere. |
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Alexandra Park Judo Club (formerly Southgate Judo Club) has been established for over 30 years in North London. Its founder, John Hawke is a 5th Dan Black Belt and has been practising and teaching Judo all his life.
We can be found in the Gymnasium of Alexandra Park School, Rhodes Avenue in Muswell Hill every Saturday morning.
Visit the Location page for a map and further details.
We pride ourselves on the fun, friendly, family atmosphere in the club and welcome all new members regardless of age, experience and ability. |
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Judo is a great way to increase confidence, and
self-discipline as well as improve personal fitness
and physical ability.
Judo is an ancient martial art founded in Japan by
Dr Jigaro Kano in 1882. It is a full contact martial art in which points are scored from throws, pins, armlocks, strangles and chokes.
The aim is to score an Ippon (10 points) which is achieved by throwing your opponent flat on his back, pinning your opponent or through submission from an armlock, choke or strangle.
Not only is Judo a martial art, it is also an Olympic sport.
Robin Otani, the president of the BJC has produced and very useful and insightful outline entitled
 'What is Judo - The BJC perspective'.
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