Formed in 2005 the club provides facilities for and promotes community participation in the Olympic sport of Judo at all levels for both recreation and competition. Bronze Clubmark accredited, affiliated to and adhering to British Judo Association strict guidelines. The club provides taster sessions at local events, has 9 school-club links and club coaches provide self-defense courses for local Youth Offending team in secondary schools.

Southend Judo Club works closely with local Youth Clubs and Youth Offending Organisations to provide judo lessons for youngsters between 14 - 24 yrs old. Due to our track record we were approached to organise these sessions. Once a year we hold the Southend International Judo Championships (see our projects) which provides an extension to our judo lessons, it provides a goal and a showcase for all judo players locally.

we have seen an increased number of youngsters from local schools and youth club partaking in our regular club sessions. They are interested and want to learn...nothing is too much!