Meridian Judo Club information

On behalf of The Meridian Judo Club we would like to welcome you or/and your  child to the club and provide you with some information about our activities. The club provides opportunities for children and adults of all ages and abilities to receive coaching in Judo. All training is by qualified British Judo Association (BJA) coaches who have been screened for their suitability for working with young people*.

All club coaches and officers offer their time free of charge, which enables us to keep our fees low. Training session fees are paid at the start of each session attended or alternatively via a monthly standing order which offers a discounted cost.We welcome parents to all training sessions and value their support.

The partnership between club, child and parent is so important that we have a special Parents/Guardians Agreement that we ask you to read and sign when your child first joins the club.As a contact sport, it is important that we have rules for everyone’s safety. Please take a moment to read the Club Rules below to your child, as we find that an explanation and reinforcement from a parental figure greatly assists our coaches and settles the children into the club more quickly.

To operate safely, we need at least one emergency contact and details of any medical issues.We ask that children arrive in good time to start the training session, with a few minutes allowed for changing.It should be noted that the club cannot be responsible for children outside of the dojo.If at any time you would like any further information, have any concerns the coaches will be happy to help.

Yours sincerely,

Mike Spencer. Club Coach

Bruce Chapman: Club Coach

Debbi Wood: club secretary /welfare officer

* All our coaches and executive committee members have been vetted -

see Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), http://www.crb.gov.uk/Default.aspx?page=308

 Mat Fees

pay as you train £3.50 per session

standing order £10 per month , 1 session per week

standing order £20 per month, 2+ sessions per week

Membership details

To ensure that we have the correct contact details for you, please provide the information requested below. This form can be downloaded and returned to the club or completed and submitted online. 

If you are under 16 please ask your parent or guardian to endorse the form before you return it. We will use the information you provide to ensure that you are kept informed about club events.

Online membership Application       

Download and print application form  

Online Parent / Guardian Agreement Form 

Standing Order Form     

Any person wishing to attend a BJA club is entitled to up to 4 lessons of "trial membership".After which you will be required to take out membership with the BJA to maintain your individual insurance, and the opportunity to further your Judo training.Anyone continuing to attend a BJA club after the 4 lesson "trial period", who does not hold a valid BJA licence will not be insured, and will be refused access to the mat.If you are still unsure if you will enjoy Judo, you may wish to take advantage of  the "pay as you throw licence". Alternatively a recreational licence will give you a years membership and entitles you to train, but you can not grade, nor compete on this licence.

Club rules

Members of the club agree that they will:

a) Allow their personal data, held by the club in accordance with the Data Protection Act, to be used:I.

to facilitate the management of the clubII. to facilitate the protection of young persons

b) Seek to uphold the spirit of Judo and where able will advance the aims of the club

c) Provide an emergency contact and medical information, which they will update it if at any time this information changes.

d) Consider the health and safety of others at all times, reporting any risks, concerns or issues to the coaching staff or club officers at the earliest opportunity.TrainingMembers of the club agree that they will:

e) Be physically fit and able enough to train

f) Be clean and have trim fingernails and toenails

g) Bow upon entering and leaving the both the dojo and the mat

h) Respect other players and officials of the club

i) Abide by the rules of the club, listen to and follow the instruction from coaches, and be ready to learn.

j) Arrive on time for training.

k) Dress appropriately (the traditional Judogi is preferred at all times whilst training), with all jewellery removed.

I. Female members should wear a plain white T-shirt under their Judogi top;

II. Long hair must be tied back

l) Wear appropriate footwear to and from the mat

m) Ask the coach leading the training session before leaving the mat during training sessions

n) Pay training fees promptly.

o) Obtain permission from the session coach before leaving the dojo for any reason - including a visit to the toilets.

p) Not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs whilst in the dojo.

Health and Safety Briefing Notes

Safety on the Mat

1,Never wear shoes on the mat

2,Come to the training session washed with a clean Gi

3,Watch your space on the mat and if thrown get up quickly to avoid someone falling on you

4,When seated, kneel or sit cross legged. Do not lean on the wall – you may not be able to get out of the way quickly enoughSafety off the Mat

5, Wear shoes at all times when off the mat

6, Always ask permission to leave the mat

7, After using the toilet, wash your handsAccidents/Incidents

8, Do not come to play Judo if you are not fit enough to train

9, If you come to a training session with an injury, inform the coach at the start of the session

10, Do the exercises as shown; do what you can and do it well but not to the point of straining

11, If you are hurt, inform the Coach immediately

12, Keep your medical form up to date

13, Have a current BJA license – it is your insurance

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