Waterford Judo Club

Welcome to the website of Waterford Judo Club. We hope this site will provide you with all the information you require if you are considering taking part in judo for the first time, if you are looking for a a healthy enjoyable activity for your children or if you are a judo player visiting or new resident in our city.

Waterford Judo Club and the Annual Waterford Open Competition are kindly sponsored by the Granville Hotel, The Quay, Waterford.
http://granvillehotelwaterford.com/

We will endeavour to provide you with information regarding our training times, coaches, location, our history and of course what our existing members are up to.

Club Grading and Regional Competition
A Club Grading and Regional Competition with competitors from Kilkenny Judo Club was held in Waterford judo Club on 27th June last.
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Pictured left is Peter Keane from Waterford Judo Club being presented with his 1st Dan black belt from club coach, Pat O' Sullivan. Peter earned this promotion at the recently held national grading of the Irish Judo Association. Peter trained and studied extremely hard over the last two years to earn this grade. For promotion to 1st Dan black belt in Judo, brown belt grades have to compete and decisively beat people with the same grade. Once ten Ippon or "knock out" victories have been secured, aspiring black belts must then undertake a technical examination and kata demonstration. This process ensures promotion & survival of the fittest in this unique art which is also an Olympic sport. Congratulations Peter and well done from your club mates. Congratulations are also due to Brian Wyse who underwent a similar process to secure his blue belt grade.