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    Cork City Judo Club

    Cork, Ireland

    Judo training for children and adults in Cork.

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    Colaiste Chriost Ri, Capwell Rd, Turners Cross, Cork

    Ireland

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    Latitude: 51.889649
    Longitude: -8.465142
    About Cork City Judo Club

    Cork City Judo Club is located at Colaiste Chriost Ri, Capwell Rd, Turners Cross, Cork, Ireland.

    Cork City Judo Club offers structured training for both children and adults at Colaiste Chriost Rí Secondary School in Cork, Ireland. The club welcomes participants from 6 to 15 years in dedicated children’s sessions, while youth and adults aged 16 years and upward train in separate classes.

    Classes run on Monday and Thursday nights, with children training from 7pm to 8.30pm and adults from 8.30pm to 10pm. These sessions continue regularly throughout the summer, ensuring consistent development. All new students learn a judo throw, a hold-down, and correct breakfall techniques by the end of their first lesson.

    The club operates in collaboration with the Irish Judo Association and Cork Sports Partnership, supporting health initiatives and promoting female participation in sport. Facilities include male and female changing rooms and showers, providing a comfortable experience for all members.

    Instructors bring numerous years of coaching experience, fostering a safe, relaxed, and fun environment for judokas of all levels. The club recently sent 15 judokas to compete at the National Indoor Arena during the Irish Judo Club Challenge, demonstrating active competition engagement.

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    Cork City Judo Club Reviews Summary

    Cork City Judo Club is highly regarded by its members, earning a strong 4.9/5 rating from 26 reviews. It is consistently described as friendly, welcoming, and supportive, with many noting the positive atmosphere for both children and adults. Parents highlight it as an excellent activity for kids, emphasizing the confidence it builds and the quality of coaching. The club is praised for being inclusive, with several reviewers mentioning how comfortable they felt even when attending for the first time or on their own.

    The coaching team receives frequent recognition, described as fantastic, professional, and among the best by those who have trained with them. Training is noted to be adaptable, allowing people of different levels and backgrounds to participate. While some reviews are brief, the overall sentiment is strongly positive, with repeated use of terms like “best judo club” and “highly recommended.” The club appears to foster a sense of community, making it a popular choice for families and individuals in Cork.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The club teaches children from 6 to 15 years, and youth & adults from 16 years and upward.

    Children's sessions are on Monday and Thursday nights from 7pm to 8.30pm, followed by adult sessions from 8.30pm to 10pm. Classes continue through the summer.

    By the end of the first lesson, all students will be able to demonstrate at least one judo throw, one hold-down, and will learn how to breakfall correctly.

    Yes, Cork City Judo Club collaborates with the Irish Judo Association and Cork Sports Partnership.

    Yes, the club travelled to the National Indoor Arena with 15 judokas to compete in the Irish Judo Club Challenge.
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