The benefits of judo for children include fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, self-confidence and discipline. In addition, as judo includes no kicking  and no punching,

Up to brown belt, the grades are awarded on the achievement of technical skills laid down in the syllabus. Examinations for these grades are carried out within the club. Promotion to and within the black belt grades normally requires a demonstration of contest skills as well.

 

Judo is also suitable for people with a range of disabilities, including visual impairment (to any degree), cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, autism, hearing impairment. The syllabus is adapted to take account of what the player can achieve