Book Your CHILD’S First Judo Class
For those unfamiliar:
Tachi-waza in judo focuses on techniques like throws, sweeps, and takedowns performed from a standing position.
Ne-waza encompasses grappling techniques like pins, which are applied while both practitioners are on the ground.
While judo emphasizes tachi-waza, newaza is also a crucial part of the art, offering a complete skill set for judo practitioners.
Kids Judo Tachiwaza Program at NJC
Join us every Monday and Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm for our exciting Kids Judo Tachiwaza Classes! Your child will train with our friendly Junior Assistant Coaches, Will and Danielle, under the guidance of Steve (1st Dan) and Yona (2nd Dan), who lead our Junior Program.
Each class is specially designed to help your child build strong judo skills and learn new techniques in a fun, supportive environment. We use a variety of training methods to keep every session interesting and help kids improve step by step.
Ready to Discover a New Way to Learn Judo?
Our Winning Fundamentals kids program isn’t just about practicing random moves—it’s a simple, step-by-step system that helps kids:
Learn throws clearly and confidently
Connect moves smoothly for quick and smart combinations
Create their own strategies on the mat
Have you ever tried a move that just didn’t work? Don’t worry—this happens to everyone. Sometimes it’s not about trying harder, but training smarter.
What Your Child Will Gain in the Tachiwaza Program:
A strong foundation to make learning new throws easier and more fun
Understanding the reasons behind each move, so they can adapt and improve
Muscle memory through fun drills and games that help build skills naturally
Confidence to use techniques well, even under pressure
Ability to link moves together smoothly, going beyond single throws
Tools to develop their own style and match strategies
If your child wants to train smarter, have more fun, and grow into a confident Judoka ready to compete, our Winning Fundamentals Kids Tachiwaza Program is exactly what they need!
And here’s the best part — our two Junior Coaches, Will and Danielle, are both homegrown teenagers from NJC themselves, bringing fresh energy, relatable experience, and genuine passion to every session!
At NJC, we offer the most fun, engaging, and interactive Judo classes for kids in Northampton — where learning meets excitement every time they step on the mat!
Kids Judo Newaza Program at NJC
Ready to improve your ground game? Our Kids Newaza Program is here to help! These sessions run at the same time as our Tachiwaza program and focus on developing your grappling and groundwork skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether you’re new to Newaza or have some experience, everyone is welcome to join and grow their skills.
What You’ll Learn
In these sessions, you’ll practice important groundwork techniques like:
Transitioning effortlessly to the ground following a throw
Pins to control your opponent
Escapes and transitions to stay safe and gain the advantage
Newaza is the part of Judo that happens on the mat, and it perfectly complements the standing throws you learn in Tachiwaza. By training Newaza, you’ll become a more complete Judoka!
Why Join Our Newaza Program?
Training Newaza helps you:
Improve your body control and balance on the mat
Build strength, endurance, and fitness
Sharpen your thinking and problem-solving under pressure
Understand how to use leverage and technique to your advantage
Who Is It For?
Beginners of all ages just starting out with groundwork
Older kids and teens who want to stay fit without being thrown
Anyone wanting to prepare for competitions or improve self-defense skills
Our weekly kids Newaza sessions are perfect for all ages and abilities. Come train with friends, build confidence, and have fun learning the essential skills of groundwork!
