Kano-Ju-No-Ri Judo Club, first opened its doors in April 1999 With the Thamesmead Club and has grown ever since, the youngest member of only four, and the oldest being in the early sixties.
The classes are taken by Sensei Phil Kempe (4th Dan Black Belt) who has many years of experience teaching Judo and believes that learning must be fun but most of all safe.
The Club is affiliated to National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS),
members must be registerd with NAKMAS who provide the licence and insurance cover.
Instructors are fully insured and CRB cleared for your peace of mind.
Philip Kempe (4th Dan) Senior Instructor, Phil started Judo in his mid teens and trained for several years, but other committments took over.
With the arrival of two young children Phil soon heard the cry, Dad can we go to Judo and was soon back in training.
After gaining his Black Belt, he decided to open a club, Kano-Ju-No-Ri Judo Club was born.
StanEley first became involved in judo, when collecting Phil's daughters from Judo and taking them home, Phil could then continue teaching . After some weeks of watching the classes, Stan realised that Judo was a sport he could enjoy and decided to start training. He has now gained his 1st Dan..
Ben Lowe started training at the club in 1999, And now that he has gained hes black belt
he is also the clubs child welfare officer, he can always be found helping the younger members.