If you’re unable to attend one of your booked Tuesday or Thursday sessions, each class includes built-in weekly revision of prior techniques. egular attendance is encouraged to ensure you meet grading requirements.

Yes—new students may enrol up until the end of Week 3 (Thursday, 7 August 2025). After that date, the curriculum will have progressed beyond the introductory phase, and late joiners may struggle to catch up. If Week 3 has passed, please wait for the next Term 4 intake starting in October.

In addition to completing the 10 foundation classes, you must be a financial member of Judo WA. The annual Judo WA membership fee is $135.

Don’t worry—your complimentary grading opportunity carries over to the next general club grading (usually held every  3-4 months). You’ll receive feedback on areas to improve and can re-sit when you feel ready, without any extra grading fee.

Beyond Saturday open-mat catch-up sessions, all core techniques are demonstrated and drilled each week. You can also review drills and terminology in your SouthWest training diary. Our coaches are available for one-on-one guidance during open-mat hours.

Anyone aged 15 years or older, regardless of prior martial-arts or judo experience. Just bring comfortable activewear for Week 1—your judogi will be provided (or you may supply your own).