Is judo a suitable sport for your child? Are you looking for a sport in which your child will also become more resilient - in addition to having a lot of fun with it? And also develops a longer attention span and develops his motor skills? Then I advise you to take a look at a judo class!
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When children take up combat or defense sports, parents often like it. It's also a nice idea if your child can defend themselves. But judo has many more advantages for children if they practice it as a sport. We list the advantages and disadvantages for you.
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There are already associations that offer judo for children from 3 years old. This is also known as preschool judo. Playfully you learn to keep your balance and to stick to the rules. In addition, you learn to fall without pain and use limbs (arms, legs and head) at the same time. Playing around without hurting the other can also be discussed.
A judo season runs parallel to the school season, although you can usually join in between. If a judo exam has just been scheduled, it may be that it is advised to register and start after the exam.
Children who practice judo are called judoka. Judokas wear a judogi (judo suit) † This is a white suit consisting of trousers and a jacket. A suit that is too long is not useful because your child can trip over the pipes, but too small is not the intention because the opponent must be able to grab you. The judogi is kept closed with a band. Who knows, you may have seen the different colors. This depends on the skills and the exam that the judoka has taken. The sizes of a judo suit are measured in centimeters. If your child is 1 meter, you will need a pack of 100.
Slippers are also necessary for hygiene, something they pay a lot of attention to in judo. Often the rule is:if you go off the mat (this is done barefoot), you pull off the mat once, and put on your slippers.
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Take into account a quarterly contribution of €40 to €80 for 1 lesson per week.
A suit varies in price. You can score a small size from € 20 and a larger size for € 50. There are associations that offer them second-hand and looking at the marketplace also pays off!
On average, children train for an hour once a week. But there are also gyms where you can go to twice a week as standard.
Yes, most judokas participate in these competitions. A competition is classified according to weight and age. How long the match lasts depends on the competition in which the judoka plays. Juniors play a game of 2 to 4 minutes. More information can be found at the JBN.
You play a judo match in pairs. Before the match starts, it is agreed which of the two will wear the red or white match belt over his suit. In this way, the referee and the public can better see who has scored a point. The match starts when the command hajime is given. The referee can give a stop command, otherwise play continues. If your child successfully practices learned techniques, he earns points. Think, for example, of a hold that lasts longer than 10 seconds.
Competitions are organized twice a year at the judo schools in our region, in January and in June.
Regardless of age, everyone starts with a white belt. There are different levels in judo sport. Your child can reach a higher level with judo by taking an exam. The darker the color of the belt, the better the judoka is.