Safety is of utmost importance. All activities are centered on the child's safety and wellbeing. Students will start with basic tumbling skills. Somersaults, backwards rolls and falling drills. They will learn to participate in a group environment, try new skills and push the envelope to new heights.

In the beginner class the student will learn the first principle of judo:
Jita Kyoei - Mutual benefit and welfare.
-Meaning the students must learn to work together, be a good partner.
-Discover when you help others, you help yourself.

All of the instructors have years of experience working with children of all backgrounds and abilities. We keep our beginners engaged and involved in the task at hand. Progress is judged by rolling skills and confidence level. Before progressing to the Intermediate class, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
-Active listening and participation
-Respect for Sensei instruction (following direction)
-Respect for other students
-Ukemi (falling techniques)
-Respect for judogi and obi (uniform maintenance)

NOTE REGARDING PROMOTIONS AND ADVANCEMENT INTO THE NEXT CLASS: Judo is an individual sport/activity. Everyone must progress at his/her own pace according to his/her abilities. There is no set time limit on when a student reaches the next level. When the student demonstrates the required level of proficiency is when the student can advance.