Active member of the British Judo Association since 2018​, the club was formed in 2022 by South African Judoka & Coach Jared Jack on request of the parents of children in the community.

With the help of some friends a portable tatami was purchased, and the first Judo lessons were conducted by Sensei Jared at the local united reform church hall.

All protocol observed, the club was recognised by British Judo and is registered with the British governing body as a bona fida club servicing the community.

​

The club has gone from about 10 judokas to almost 70 registered players from novice white belts to black belts. In the last year the club has produced 3 black belts.

​

The club is well known for introducing regular specialists and well-known coaches Including Vic Scott, Jujitsu coach and Judo champion, Desiree Jack 5th Dan KATA specialist and multiple Commonwealth Veteran Champion from South Africa, Jason Millbank 5th Dan Coach & jujitsu practitioner. These specialists have added value to the club by exposing the judoka to different skills and important segments of Judo which can be incorporated into competition, Grading and more importantly Knowledge of the sport.

​

The club is run and supported by a team of dedicated parents and friends who have contributed in making this a family club which provides training in the martial arts for competition, personal fitness, mental fitness and discipline.​