Alexandra Park Judo Club has been established for over 30 years in North London. Its founder, John Hawke is a 6th 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 Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. See 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 experience and ability.

Alexandra Park Judo Club is run by Racky Sheikh and Stuart Wilkinson with the help of several instructors as a not for profit organisation. All our coaches are CRB checked and qualified first aiders are present at every class.

About Judo

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 Jigoro Kano. 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 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'