Practices:
Tuesdays from 6:00pm-8:00pm
Thursdays from 6:00pm-7:30pm Saturdays from 12:30pm-2:30pm
Beginners Encouraged!
Purpose
We are the Judo Club at William & Mary, aiming to grow Judo on our campus. We are an enthusiastic group of students, focused on building a community of judoka and embracing the Gentle Way. We place a large emphasis on self-defense and technique. Judo is designed to maximize your efficiency for you.
Sara Oversteyns and Katherine Hughes practicing entrances
Sara Oversteyns and Luca Godfrey working on pins
Ellie Baranowski and Shannon Hemmer practicing kata-guruma
What is Judo?
Judo is a Japanese martial art that began in 1882. There are multiple levels of Judo: recreational (for fun), competitive (compete in tournaments), and Olympic. Judo is an Olympic sport - search for it at the Paris Olympics this summer!
Judo incorporates takedowns with groundwork and general self-defense, but don't worry! The first thing you learn is how to fall!
Alek Danielyan and Luca Godfrey performing Uchi-Mata
Alek Danielyan and Ellie Baranowski performing O-Goshi
Cora Snyder and Ellie Baranowski performing Ippon-Seoi-Nage
What We Do
We work closely with the community, running self-defense clinics for the college, attending and hosting tournaments with other schools and the greater Judo community, as well as attending and hosting clinics with international competitors.