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Starting March 10 we will having judo classes from 11:00am - 12:30pm. Lead by Sensei Keith Lewis, these clas...
 

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Denver Judo offers classes in the martial art and Olympic Sport of judo for every age and level!

Questions? Email info@denverjudo.com

Youth Judo:
Our Youth Judo class is taught by Senseis Scott Moore (Sandan), Heidi Moore (Sandan) and Jason Hussong (Shodan). The class is open to kids ages 5-12 years. Students begin with basic safety techniques (falling methods) and progress to throwing and grappling techniques. Students will have the opportunity to participate in local and national tournaments and to test for advanced belt ranks.
Beginning and Intermediate Senior Judo:
The Beginning Senior Judo is open to anyone who would like to study the art of judo. Headed by 2nd degree black belt Jessica Lockfeld, the class focuses on learning the basic principals of judo including ukemi (falling methods), kumi kata (gripping), and nage and ne waza (throwing and grappling). Students will also be introduced to the basic Japanese terminology and philosophy of judo.
Competitive Judo:
This class is led by 3 time Paralympic Medalist Scott Moore and 2 time Pan American and World Team member Heidi Moore. This class focuses on the techniques of competition judo with the intention of training participating for tournaments. This is a high-intensity class, so expect a hard workout. Participants are expected to participate in local and national tournaments, and will be offered the opportunity to test for advanced ranks on a quarterly basis.


What is Judo?

Judo, an Olympic Sport since 1964 for men and 1992 for women, is the most widely practiced martial art on the planet. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, Judo is the safest contact sport for children under the age of 13. There are no punches or kicks, judo uses throws and grappling to control opponents. In competition, matches are won by throwing your opponent to the mat or by holding your opponent on their back (pinning) to score points. Judo is a great form of exercise that promotes physical fitness and develops self-esteem, discipline, respect for ones self and for others. Visit the Judo Information Site for more information on Judo!

 

  2006 Club Picture   Scott throwing Venezuela at the IBSA World Championships - Team Competition   Jordan in his first Judogi   2006 Golden State Championships Team   2005 World Women's Judo Team - Cairo Egypt - Heidi is 3rd from the left   The Moore Family   2005 World Judo Team - Ciaro Egypt - Heidi is 4th from the left in front row