YORK RI JUDO CLUB

The club was formed in 1953 and has since practised in the dojo at the Railway Institute Gymnasium, Queens Street, York.
The dojo has a permanent mat area on a wood floor and has access to large changing/showering facilities.
The club was one of the first group of seven judo clubs in the UK to achieve the Sport England Bronze Clubmark.

As a club we look to

• promote the philosophy & ethics of the sport of judo
• provide the highest quality of instruction & coaching
• encourage & support players to compete in competitions and gradings

Whatever your judo aspirations the club will endeavour to meet them.
The club is a registered member of the British Judo Association (BJA reg. number 943)

For further information contact:

• John Bunyan on 01904 700693
• Coaches - Bev & Jamie via email: bevjam@aol.com
• Secretary/WebMaster Graham Capper via email: g.capper@tees.ac.uk

Training

Normally there are two training sessions per week, Monday and Friday evenings.
A registered British Judo Association coach supervises all training sessions.
All sessions are open to male and female players.
People with disabilities should not be discouraged from giving the sport a try.

Training Times (Mon & Fri):

	Age Group	Time Slot
	8-10 years	6:15 to 7:00 pm
	10-12 years	7:00 to 7:45 pm
	12-14 years	7:45 to 8:30 pm
	14+ & adults	8:30 to 9:30 pm

Coaches

Coach Qualifications

Name	Grade	Coach Award	Other
Bev Bunyan	5th Dan	Level III	Senior Examiner
Graham Capper	5th Dan	Level III	Examiner
Jamie Bunyan	3rd Dan	Level III	Senior Examiner
Simon Hill	2nd Dan	Level III	National B Referee
Phil Jay	3rd Dan	Level II	PSA
Paul Tansey	2nd Dan	Level II
Eoin O'Cuinneagain	1st Dan	Level II
Sandra Bell	1st Dan	Instructor
David Banks	1st Kyu	Instructor

Beginners

Junior beginners are integrated into the main classes after a series of tailored personal sessions,
The minimum age is 8 years old. To book a class use one of the contacts above.
Judo is a contact sport and those under the age of 16 will require parental consent to participate.
Senior beginners are welcome to attend any senior session.
After an initial trial period, beginners will be required to become members of the judo section of York Railway Institute.
This membership is renewable annually, normally in September.