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About Us

Middlewich Judo Club was formed in 2022 by South African Judoka & Coach Jared Jack on request of the parents of children in the community.

With the help of some friends a portable tatami was purchased, and the first Judo lessons were conducted by Sensei Jared at the local united reform church hall.

All protocol observed, the club was recognised by British Judo and is registered with the British governing body as a bona fida club servicing the community.

The club has gone from about 10 judokas to almost 70 registered players from novice white belts to black belts. In the last year the club has produced 3 black belts.

The club is well known for introducing regular specialists and well-known coaches Including Vic -Scott, Jujitsu coach and Judo champion, Desiree Jack 5th Dan KATA specialist and multiple Commonwealth Veteran Champion from South Africa, Jason Millbank 5th Dan Coach & jujitsu practitioner etc. This month British Para Olympic Judoka Dan Powell will be conducting a Master class session to enhance the students understanding of VI Judo honing on additional skills and senses used by the visually Impaired.

These specialists have added value to the club by exposing the judoka to different skills and important segments of Judo which can be incorporated into competition, Grading and more importantly Knowledge of the sport.

The club is run and supported by a team of dedicated parents and friends who have contributed in making this a family club which provides training in the martial arts for competition, personal fitness, metal fitness and discipline.

At present the club operates from the Middlewich city centre on Tuesday evenings providing 3 separate classes for the beginners, juniors and seniors. These classes have also attracted players from Crewe and Sandbach judo clubs making the sessions variable in participation and interesting.

Meet our Team

What is Judo?

Where does Judo come from?

Who invented Judo?

What is the objective in Judo?

What does a Judoka wear?

What is Judo?

Judo is an unarmed modern Japanese martial art, Olympic sport (since 1964), and the most prominent form of jacket wrestling competed internationally.

Judo was created in 1882 by Kanō Jigorō as an eclectic martial art, distinguishing itself due to an emphasis on "randori, 'free sparring' instead of "kata" (pre-arranged forms) alongside its removal of striking and weapon training elements.

Judo rose to prominence for its dominance over established jujutsu schools in tournaments hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, resulting in its adoption as the department's primary martial art.

A judo practitioner is called a "judoka" (judo performer'), and the judo uniform is called "judogi"

The objective of competitive judo is to throw an opponent, immobilize them with a pin, or force an opponent to submit with a joint lock or a choke. While strikes and use of weapons are included in some pre-arranged forms (kata), they are not frequently trained and are illegal in judo competition or free practice.

Judo's international governing body is the International Judo Federation, and competitors compete in the international IJF professional circuit.

Judo has restrictions when it comes to age when it comes to chokes, arm locks or techniques which may be dangerous for a child.

Judo also spawned a number of derivative martial arts around the world, such as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Krav Maga, sambo, and ARB.

Judo also influenced other combat styles such as close-quarters combat (CQC), mixed martial arts (MMA), shoot wrestling and submission wrestling.

Our Team.

Our team is made up of multiple individuals who are dedicated to making our club run efficiently.

Jared Jack - Head Coach and Chairman

Founder of Middlewich Judo club and has 3 decades of experience. With multiple medals acclaimed from local to international, Jared has represented South African on a Junior level , medalled at Senior Level and is currently on the British Masters team. A level 2 Coach and 2nd Dan Black belt with the British Judo association. Jared is known for his hands on approach when it comes to Judo and always takes his time to help students improve.

Samantha Wilkinson - Secretary and Safeguarding officer.

with over a decades experience in the Judo world , Sam has a great understanding of Judo in regards to admin, safeguarding is and has worked as a table official at many competitions over the years. Her presence is the club is a key factor for the club running to date.

Sam also has Honorary life membership with the club for his services to our Judo community.

Kyle Wilkinson - Level 2 Coach

A 1st Dan black belt, who has over a decades' experience in Judo with competing, refereeing, table official ling and Coaching. Kyle is a relentless competitor with a big heart who specializes in teaching Juniors fundamental. He has won many medals and has Honorary life membership with the club for his services to our Judo community.

Remy Steenbakker - Safeguarding

Remy did Judo many years ago and introduced his son Milo to the sport at ages 5. Remy is a supportive parent who has helped with club having an additional safeguarding officer and is a great addition to our team.