What does Budokan Judo Club focus on for training?

We provide the Judo Education you need to start your journey, live a healthy lifestyle, focus on self-improvement or win medals, with the basics done really well.

What classes do you offer at Budokan Judo Club?

We run Kids, Students, and Adults classes, each building skills through options like Shiai, Kata, refereeing, coaching, and Competition Controller.

Budokan Judo Wellington

Q: How do you describe your judo values and moral code?

Our Judo's moral code is Courage, Respect, Modesty, Sincerity, Politeness, Friendship, Honour, and Self Control.

Budokan Judo Wellington is a reputable Judo school located in Wellington, New Zealand. With a focus on providing the best Judo education, Budokan Judo Club prides itself on its commitment to excellence and dedication to the fundamentals of the sport. The club believes that by mastering the basics, students are able to achieve greatness and compete at a national level.

Guided by Judo's moral code, the club aims to instil important values such as courage, respect, modesty, sincerity, politeness, friendship, honour, and self-control in its students. These values are seen as crucial not only to success in the sport but also to personal growth and development.

At Budokan Judo Wellington, students have the privilege of being instructed by experienced and accomplished senior instructors who are passionate about the sport. Alan Hoverd, the 6th Dan Club President, finds great satisfaction in seeing novices gain confidence and awareness. Heather Rosser, a retired specialist medical education administrator, believes that Judo builds good people and is the ultimate sport for people of all ages. Colin Berry, a 3rd Dan College Physics Teacher, views Judo as an excellent form of physical exercise that benefits both the mind and body.

The club offers a variety of classes to cater to different age groups and skill levels. For kids, the classes prioritise serious fun while still allowing them to progress through the syllabus. These classes are held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (intermediate), and Fridays (Kata).

Students have the opportunity to create their own path in Judo through various classes such as Shiai (competition), Kata (competition in display forms), refereeing, coaching, and competition controller. These classes are designed to help students develop their skills further and find their niche in the sport.

For adults, Judo is seen as a lifetime pursuit, and the club offers classes on Tuesdays (club night), Wednesdays (Randori), and Fridays (Kata) to accommodate different schedules and interests.

Membership fees at Budokan Judo Wellington are reasonable and offer access to the Club K Gym, which includes weight training, aerobic machines, changing facilities, shower, and sauna. The fees vary depending on the age group, with different options available for kids, students, and adults.

Located at 65 Salamanca Road, Wellington, Budokan Judo Wellington operates within the Club K facility. The Dojo (training hall) can be easily accessed through the driveway on the right as you go up the road from the Terrace. The location also provides ample parking for convenience.

For further inquiries or to stay updated on the club's activities, individuals can reach out to Budokan Judo Wellington through their contact information: phone at 021 952 810 or email at info@judo. Nz.