Your Journey Starts Here
Every person begins their judo journey in a different place. Some join to learn a new skill, improve their fitness and meet new people. Others discover a passion for competition and set their sights on achieving success on the mat.
At Senshin, we provide a pathway that supports every stage of that journey. Through expert coaching and a positive training environment, members develop practical judo skills, improve their fitness and athletic ability, and gain the confidence to embrace new challenges.
As they progress, opportunities become available to work towards new grades, attend club events, participate in competitions, join development and performance programmes, and train at regional, national and international events. Whether you train for fitness, personal growth, recreation or competitive success, we are committed to helping you reach your potential and achieve your goals.
Recreational Judo
Our Recreational Judo programme provides teens and adults with the opportunity to learn new skills, improve their fitness and enjoy training in a friendly and supportive environment.
Designed for beginners, returning judoka and those training for enjoyment, members benefit from expert coaching, progressive technical instruction and regular opportunities to develop their skills at a pace that suits their goals and experience.
Whether you are looking to get fit, challenge yourself, meet new people or simply enjoy being part of a positive club community, Recreational Judo offers a rewarding and enjoyable way to stay active while continuing to learn and grow through the sport.
This programme is ideal for those who want to experience the many benefits of judo without the commitment of a competition pathway, while still having opportunities to progress, achieve new grades and challenge themselves both on and off the mat.
Pathways Beyond Recreational Judo
As students develop their skills, confidence and experience, a range of additional opportunities become available. Whether their goal is to train more often, compete at a higher level, develop leadership skills or simply continue enjoying judo, there is a pathway to suit every individual.
Development Squad
An invite-only programme for motivated judoka who want to accelerate their development through additional training, advanced technical coaching, squad sessions and new challenges both on and off the mat.
Junior Competition Team
For students who enjoy testing themselves in competition and are ready to take the next step in their judo journey. Team members gain access to additional competition opportunities, training with our Performance Director, age-appropriate strength and conditioning, and opportunities to represent Senshin at local, national and international events.
Performance Team
For committed athletes with the ambition and potential to pursue excellence in high-level competition. The programme provides advanced coaching, structured training, performance support and long-term athlete development for those striving to reach their full potential.
Leadership & Assistance Coaching
For older students who wish to develop leadership skills by supporting younger judoka, assisting with classes and becoming positive role models within the club. Participants gain valuable experience in communication, responsibility and mentoring while helping to shape the next generation of Senshin students.
Development Squad
Our Development Squad provides competition-focused opportunities for motivated judoka to develop their skills, test themselves against new challenges and gain valuable competitive experience.
The Development Squad is an invite-only programme for young judoka who demonstrate strong commitment, effort and potential. Members gain access to additional training opportunities, including squad sessions, advanced technical development, area randori and special club activities designed to accelerate learning and broaden their experience of the sport.
This programme is designed for motivated judoka who are ready to embrace greater challenges, take greater ownership of their development and pursue excellence both on and off the mat. Participants are selected based on their attitude, commitment, potential and aptitude for competition.
Junior Competition Team
Our Junior Competition Team provides ambitious young judoka with a structured pathway towards higher-level training and competition. It is designed for students who enjoy testing themselves in competition and are ready to take the next step in their development.
Team members gain access to additional training opportunities, including technical and tactical development, area randori, competition preparation and regular opportunities to train with our Performance Director. Athletes also have the opportunity to represent Senshin at local, national and international competitions and training camps, broadening their experience of the sport and helping them develop confidence under pressure.
As part of their journey, athletes are introduced to age-appropriate strength and conditioning, performance habits and the mindset required for long-term success in sport. The programme serves as a bridge between our Development Squad and Performance Team, helping young judoka build the skills, experience and commitment required to progress to the next level.
Performance Team
Our Performance Team is designed for ambitious athletes aged 14 and above who demonstrate the commitment, attitude and potential to pursue excellence in judo. This programme provides a structured performance pathway focused on maximising long-term development and preparing athletes for higher levels of training and competition.
Athletes benefit from advanced technical and tactical coaching, structured training programmes, age-appropriate strength and conditioning, performance planning and regular opportunities to travel to national and international competitions and training camps. Working closely with our Performance Director, athletes develop the skills, habits and mindset required to succeed in performance sport.
The programme is aligned with regional and national performance pathways, helping athletes prepare for selection to provincial and national squads while building the foundations required for future high-performance opportunities. It is designed for those who are prepared to embrace the demands of high-level training, take ownership of their development and pursue excellence both on and off the mat
