Peebles Judo Club currently has around 100 Members split into three classes, based on age. Your first lesson is free and we can lend you some judo clothing to get you started.  Please contact the Senior Club Coach  here to arrange starting Judo, beginners classes start the first wednesday of a new school term, (see below). Beginners start dates 2009 2010 Summer intake 22nd April 2009 Spring intake 13th Jan 2010 Autumn intake 26th August 2009 Summer intake 21st April 2010 Winter intake 21st Oct 2009 Autumn intake 18th August 2010 Firstly you will join a beginners class at the start of the school term along with other people of similar age.  You will learn about Judo and some basic skills such as how to tie your belt, bowing , falling and rolling and when you are ready you can progress to club membership. To take part in Judo you must complete a consent form, signed by a parent or guardian.  Please bring the completed consent form with you to your first night of Judo and wear  jogging bottoms and a T shirt.  Without this consent form you can't take part.  Peebles_Judo_Club_Consent_Form_Feb09.doc  [26K]

After trying Judo and learning basic judo skills speak to the Senior Coach (Sensei) about becoming a member.  Club members must also join Judo Scotland which is the sport's governing body.  This will allow you to recieve your red belt and Judo Licence book and make you eligible for gradings.  Judo Scotland membership provides insurance cover and an official record is kept of your progress in the sport.  MEMBERSHIP FORMS To become a member of Peebles Judo Club please fill in both of the forms below and bring the completed forms and payment on a club night and give them to the senior club coach Colin Aitken or club secretary Tania Aitken who are both normally available at the mat side on club nights.  In addition please familiarise youself with the Information for New Members. Club_Membership_Form_Feb09.doc  [29.5K] Membership_Form-_Judo_Scotland.pdf  [542.64K] Information_for_New_Members_Feb09.doc  [30K]

GENERAL INFORMATION For futher information please see our FAQ page or Contact us  MEMBERSHIP COSTS Club membership fees are : £25 per School term i.e £100 per year. A judo suit costs about £20- (suits are available for beginners for their initial few weeks at no cost). Click here . Judo Scotland membership is £19 per year for juniors and £29 for Seniors (16+).   Overall this works out at less than £2.50 per week which is excellent value.