Judo, meaning "The Gentle Way," is a traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on using an opponent's energy and balance.
Judo is unmatched in developing balance, spatial awareness, and the ability to move fluidly—skills that benefit every other area of her life.
The first thing we teach is how to fall (Ukemi). This builds immediate physical confidence and ensures your daughter stays safe on and off the mats.
Judo teaches that intelligence and timing can overcome size and power, a powerful lesson for young girls in building self-assurance.
During these sessions, the mat area and viewing area are strictly reserved for female students, female coaching staff, and female spectators.
We ask that fathers, brothers, and male guardians drop off their children at the academy entrance. This policy is non-negotiable.
At Legion, we follow the internationally recognised BJA grading schemes. Every girl follows a visible, structured path of progression with tangible milestones.
For our youngest judoka, the focus is on fun and fundamental movement. There are 9 Sho Awards designed to reward physical, social, and technical development.
The Mon system consists of 18 levels across six belt colours. Each colour has three "Mon" levels (stripes) to mark incremental progress.
Foundation ukemi (breakfalls), basic throws, and groundwork.
Moving beyond basics into advanced throwing mechanics.
Mastery of combinations, counters, and technical transitions.
Performance-level sequencing and introduction to advanced tactics.
High-level technical fluency and sacrifice throws.
The highest junior grade, requiring exceptional technical mastery.
Legion strictly adheres to the official British Judo Association (BJA) grading requirements. The transition between grades is managed by our Judo coach in full alignment with BJA and IJF standards.
Automated tracking ensures your daughter has the required mat hours.
The coach’s ongoing assessment of her technical ability, knowledge, and discipline.
A Judo Gi is required. For trials, t-shirt/leggings (no zips) are fine. 2-week grace period.
Bare feet on the mats. Clean flip-flops or sliders for off-mat use.
Mothers/female guardians welcome to watch. Please do not "coach" from the sidelines.
Create one master account for yourself and add your children as dependents. No-Front-Desk Policy applies.
On arrival, our female coaching team will check your daughter in via our digital roster.
