Apologies for the delayed response. I’d suggest contacting Warren Schofield (wozmickjudo@gmail.com or 07527 861928) directly, he is the senior coach at Rochdale Judo Club and also the Club Chairman. Warren can let you know when might be the best night for your daughter to attend. I expect it will depend on whether she is old enough to be considered a senior player – 15 and up – or a junior player. But best to ask Warren to be safe.

Mat fees per session are £5 for non-members and £4 for members. You can attend as many class sessions as you’d like during the week – currently Monday and Wednesday evening senior sessions (7pm to 8:30pm / 8:15pm respectively) for practice and randori and now Thursday evenings for beginners (usually a more technical session) from 7pm to 8:30pm. There are two junior sessions (under 14s) a week on Tuesday and Friday evenings (6:30pm to 7:30pm). Cost per month depends on how many classes you attend. As a paid member of the Club, if you attend more than one class a week, any additional classes beyond the first class in that week are half-price – so for a non-member senior player who attended three classes in a week it would cost £15 for the week. Where, if a member, they’d pay only £8.

Rochdale Judo Club membership is £25 per year. Although not mandatory, it is recommended to ensure that you are able to take advantage of the discounted mat fees to club members, that you are able to take part in all club related activities and also allows you to attend the Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have some input in terms of how the club is run etc. Also, British Judo Association membership (£38 per year) is not mandatory either, but it does allow you to take part in official gradings to earn your belts, enables you to compete in tournaments and also covers you under the BJA insurance against injury etc.

I believe the club has judo jackets that it can loan to people on a short term basis until they decide if they wish to continue and then make their own arrangements to purchase a judo jacket and trousers. You may ask the coaches to recommend an appropriate size and they can even arrange purchasing a judo suit for you at a slightly reduced cost – or you can make your own arrangements.

I believe any of the coaches would simply say just turn up if you’re interested and you will be made more than welcome. They are always keen to welcome and encourage new players into the sport and I think you will find the Club’s atmosphere very inclusive and friendly. Whether coaches or players, Rochdale Judo Club always make every effort to support anyone who is interested in starting judo.

I hope we will see you shortly. If you would like to speak with Warren for further information or to arrange a visit please ring 07527 861928. Alternatively, feel free to message me again and I will try to answer any questions you may have or direct you to the right person.

Very best regards

Paul Clement, Marketing Officer, Rochdale Judo Club

She has a kimono, but being that she studies BJJ it is a little hard on the eye by Judo standards. If she takes to it I will get her something a little tamer to wear.

Paul

Apologies for the delayed response. I’ll try to provide you with some relevant information for the Club. If you should need more information, I’d suggest contacting Warren Schofield (wozmickjudo@gmail.com or 07527 861928) directly, he is the senior coach at Rochdale Judo Club and also the Club Chairman.

Mat fees per session are £5 for non-members and £4 for members. You can attend as many class sessions as you’d like during the week – currently Monday and Wednesday evening senior sessions (7pm to 8:30pm / 8:15pm respectively) for practice and randori and now Thursday evenings for beginners (usually a more technical session) from 7pm to 8:30pm. There are two junior sessions (under 14s) a week on Tuesday and Friday evenings (6:30pm to 7:30pm). Cost per month depends on how many classes you attend. If you attend more than one class a week, any additional classes beyond the first class in that week are half-price – so for a non-member senior player who attended three classes in a week it would cost £10 for the week.

Rochdale Judo Club membership is £25 per year. Although not mandatory, it is recommended to ensure that you are able to take advantage of the discounted mat fees to club members, that you are able to take part in all club related activities and also allows you to attend the Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have some input in terms of how the club is run etc. Also, British Judo Association membership (£38 per year) is not mandatory either, but it does allow you to take part in official gradings to earn your belts, enables you to compete in tournaments and also covers you under the BJA insurance against injury etc.

I Will copy two of the Club’s junior coaches into this reply, Mick Armstrong (mickrjc@gmail.com) and Eddie Thomas (eddie63uk@gmail.com); you might be as well to contact them directly by email to ask questions specific to junior classes.

I believe the club has judo jackets that it can loan to people on a short term basis until they decide if they wish to continue and then make their own arrangements to purchase a judo jacket and trousers. You may ask the coaches to recommend an appropriate size and they can even arrange purchasing a judo suit for you at a slightly reduced cost – or you can make your own arrangements.

I believe any of the coaches would simply say just turn up if you’re interested and you will be made more than welcome. They are always keen to welcome and encourage new players into the sport and I think you will find the Club’s atmosphere very inclusive and friendly. Whether coaches or players, Rochdale Judo Club always make every effort to support anyone who is interested in starting judo.

I hope we will see you shortly. If you would like to speak with Warren for further information or to arrange a visit please ring 07527 861928. Alternatively, feel free to message me again and I will try to answer any questions you may have or direct you to the right person.

Very best regards

Paul Clement, Marketing Officer, Rochdale Judo Club

Many thanks

Jason.

You most certainly would be welcome to return and give it a go. And fear not, our Club President Maurice Clarke (4th Dan) is still on the mats regularly at 70 some odd years of age. He’s one of the active senior coaches and you will see him on the mats usually on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Our Wednesday evening sessions (7:00 pm to 8:15 pm) are a beginners’ session, so more technically orientated, but we still do some fairly vigorous randori and fitness depending on how the session progresses. I think this would be the optimal day for you to pop down to the Club and ease back into things.

Most of the players on Wednesday nights are yellow belts and below, with the occasional smattering of more senior grades. You will also find there is a decent age range. The sessions are very well attended and everyone is used to easing people in as it tends to have a few raw beginners as well. Also, Warren Schofield (6th Dan) who is the senior coach and Chairman of RJC usually leads the Wednesday session and it would be ideal for you to speak with him to answer any questions you may have.

You can also contact Warren separately – I have copied him into this reply – if you’d like to speak with him before coming down – wozmickjudo@gmail.com or 07527 861928.

Hope to see you on a Wednesday night soon. Or on a Monday even – any of the RJC coaches will make you more than welcome.

Regards

Paul

cheers

Amir solaymani