Site last updated 23rd December 2011

Washington Judo Club was formed in September 2002 by Sensei John Pickering and a group of local parents. We strongly believe that, by following the principles of judo, we have developed a club with a strong sense of community, where all are welcome. We actively encourage parents to be involved, to help create a family atmosphere. Everyone involved with the Club is a volunteer and all money collected is used for the benefit of members.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2012

Sensei John Pickering, meeting a real live Leperechaun - honest - in Dublin at the Irish Open Championships October 2011

Junior section at our Annual Club Competition, April 2011

Primary section at our Annual Club Competition, April 2011

The Club is a member of the British Judo Council (No. 119)

The Club is also registered with and affiliated to the British Judo Association (No. 6046)

Charity Work - The Club is rightly proud of its efforts to raise funds for a variety of charities over the years - principally through participation in the annual Boxing Day Dip in Sunderland. Funds raised to-date:

Merry 2010 Xmas from our Primary kids and....

and our Juniors and Seniors - all the best and see you in 2011

SENSEI JOHN PICKERING 2nd Dan (I'm the one with the beard at the bottom of the pile!). If you or your child are interested in taking up judo, either contact me by email at: washingtonjudo@hotmail.com or come along on a Club night - you are more than welcome to sit and watch.

VISITING SENSEIS / DAN GRADES
The following Senseis / Dan Grades have visited our club and we have been really grateful for their time and support. Anyone wishing to join us on the mat will always be warmly welcomed.

In Alphabetical order:

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