About
What is the Toowoomba Judo Club Inc.
Toowoomba Judo Club Inc. is an incorporated "Not For Profit" association which is run and managed by volunteers.
What is Judo
Jigoro Kano, founded Judo as a modern Japanese martial art in 1882. Being a modern martial art, Judo does not use weapons to overcome an opponent. When judo is practised as a sport, competitors use throwing and grappling techniques which are permitted by the rules of competition however, when judo is applied in self-defence, a much broader range of judo techniques may be used.
Kano wrote and taught many maxims in which he described his intentions of how judo is to be taught and practised. Two of his most notable maxims are his maxim of maximum efficiency and his maxim of mutual welfare.
To describe the maxim of maximum efficiency Kano asserted that that a person who uses their optimal physical and mental energy can defeat an opponent who may have considerably physical strength.
Kano's maxim on mutual repect extends to mutual welfare. To explain this maxim , Kano insisted that judo be practised respectfully and safely so that judo players would not be injured during practice. This developed a culture that all judo players would respect each other and that all players would consider the welfare of of other players when practising so that the other player will receive the technque safely and not be injured. .
Kano asserted that these principles of his maxims contributed towards the human and social development of the individual and towards a better modern society.
He reflected his intentions and principles when he named his new martial art by taking the name ju-jutsu replacing the word "jutsu" (meaning "technique" )with the suffix "do" (meaning "path" or "way").
Kano also asserts that a judo player who practices judo with a balance of these above principles will reach a greater personal optimum efficiency.
The aim of Toowoomba Judo Club
The aim of the Toowoomba Judo Club Inc. is to provide and foster to the Toowoomba community a safe, friendly, and healthy environment to play and practice judo in.
The Toowoomba Judo Club Inc. values the maxims of Jigoro Kano and believes that as a recreational judo club with inclusive community values it is best practice to teach and promote judo as:-
- a sport
- a form of self defence
- a study of the founder’s (Jigoro Kano) principles of judo.
Membership
The Toowoomba Judo Club is a "Not For Profit" organisation which is run by volunteers. To maintain "Notfor Profit" status the club requires all judo students to join the Toowoomba Judo Club Inc. as a member and to join the Australian Judo Union Inc as a governing body for recreational judo players and to access insurance protection. Club membership is annualised and falls due each year on the 1st January. The membership of the Australian Judo Union Inc is also annualised and falls due on the anniversary date of joining the Australian Judo Union.
Membership Application Fee
Upon successfully aplying for membership, provisional membership will be granted to 31st January of the next year. Annual membership fee will become due and payable from 1st February of each year.
Adult (18 years and over) $ 275.00 (including registration with Australian Judo Union)
Junior (Under 18 years) $ 200.00 (including registration with Australian Judo Union and Term Fees) (Qld Govt Play On Sport Voucher may be used to pay Junior Membership Application fee).
Annual Membership Renewal Fees (due 1st February)
Adult (18 years and over) - $275.00 (including registration with Australian Judo Union)
Junior Membership Renewal Package (Under 18 years) - $200.00 (including registration with Australian Judo Union and Term Fees )(Qld Govt Play On Sport Voucher may be used to pay Junior Annual Membership fee).
To join as a member of Toowoomba Judo Club go to the "Membership" page of this website. viz (www.toowoombajudo.org.au/home/membership and click on "New Member". Upon providing all requested information you will be directed to a secured site where you will be able to pay the appropriate fees online using your debit/credit card. Upon payment of your fees you will be contacted by email or by telephone to confirm your details.
Courses/Classes
To optimise the learning and enjoyment of judo players, the club allocates judo players to courses which are matched in accordance with the individual player's level of skill and development. The club's Senior Instructor will conduct an interview and assessment with each judo player to determine the course which best fits the needs of the player.
The club will depending on resources, conduct training classes of combined courses or when resources are available conduct training classes exclusively for a particular course.
All courses are conducted in accordance with a schedule and accordingly it is the responsibility of each judo student to attend each lesson/class to ensure that they progress in accordance with the learning program of the course. Judo students who do not attend all classes and do not maintain at least 80 percent attendance each month are at risk of falling behind the class and may have to repeat a course or arrange for Special Lessons to catch up. (see "Special Lessons" below.)
The club will host the following courses for player members on a needs basis. When class numbers the club may combine classes from two or more courses so that classes are viable and that continuity of learning is maintained for the judo player.
The club does not offer any guarantee that all participants will successfully complete a course and be awarded any qualification or rank promotion.
It is strongly emphasised that maintaining punctual and regular attendance to all course classes is a key factor to successfully completing the course.
Students are requested to notify the club if the are unable to attend a class so that the instructor can make appropriate adjustments to the lesson plan.
Students should also be aware that if they have an irregular attendance pattern that they run the risk of losing their position in the class which may be allocated to another person.
Invoices for monthly training fees are sent by email or SMS approximately 7 days prior to the beginning of the new training month. All fees are expected to be paid in advance prior to the commencement of the new training month.
Preparation for Judo Course
The “Preparation for Judo” course is intended for people who have little or no judo experience. The course teaches participants basic judo etiquette and how to land safely (breakfall) after being thrown. Participants are not required to have a judo suit however, it is recommended that they wear soft clothing covering their elbows and knees.
The course spans three weeks of 2 x 30 minute classes each week.
This course is conducted 2 – 3 times each year.
Upon successfully completing this course a participant will meet the requirements to enrol in the “Introduction to Judo – Yellow Belt” course.
Course Fee:
Adults (18 years and over) $90.00
Juniors (Under 18 years ) $ 60.00
Please note that an "Early Bird Discount" is offered for early registrations. See News and Events for further information.
Upon successfully completing the Preparation for Judo Course, the participant will be invited to join the regular adult or junior training class.
Training Fees
Adult (18 years and over)
Monthly Training Fee - $240.00
Please note that an "Early Bird Discount" of $60.00 is offered if Monthly Training Fees are paid prior to the 1st day of the month.
Juniors (Under 17 years)
Juniors under 17 years are charges on a term fee basis of:
Term 1: 1st February - 31st March (of each year) $280.00
Term 2: 1st April - 30th June (of each year) $280.00
Term 3: 1st July - 30th September (of each year) $280.00
Term 4: 1st October - 30th November (of each year) $280.00
Please note that an "Early Bird Discount" of $80.00 is offered if Term Training Fees are paid prior to the 1st day of the first month of each term.
Note that Term fees are also discounted when paid with an "Application for Membership Package" or an"Annual Membership Renewal" package.
Special Lessons
From time to time a judo player is unable to attend a class or several classes for legitimate reasons and wishes to catch up with the rest of the class so that they can progress with the rest of the class. When favourable circumstances permit, the club will provide "Special Classes " at a rate which will be determined at the time.