On the Club Corner we highlight the University's social sports clubs.
This week we shine the spotlight on Bond Judo Club
Bond Judo Club
What is the Bond Judo Club?
The Bond Judo Club is a fun, friendly, and diverse club that welcomes all cultures, genders, and skill levels. We focus on general self-defence, Kosen Judo (new style with groundwork) and Kodokan Competition Judo (traditional style).
Greatest achievement as a club?
We have lots of great achievements including winning Club of the Year and Coach of the Year. Our members have brought home National and State Titles. But we also have little and big achievements each semester on grading day when we get to celebrate all the hard work and years of training people put in to go up belt rankings.
Why join Bond Judo Club?
We are a fun-loving, relaxed club that is very beginner-friendly and supportive. We value everyone equally, we have white belts all the way through to black belts, national champs and non-competitors. Our club is a great way to be introduced to the great sport of Judo.
One word to describe Bond Judo Club?
WELCOMING
Which member of your club brings the culture?
Our President Kelsey Francis. She loves to put on some music while training to bring the energy up and she also never stops yelling and cheering everyone on.
What fun traditions & rituals/superstitions do you do?
We always start and end each training session with a traditional welcome and acknowledgement where we thank the sport, the founders, the coaches and all our teammates.
We also have grading and competition nights each semester, where we celebrate all our hard work by watching our friends go up a belt rank, test our new skills, and share a dinner which is open to all.
Fiercest rival?
We don’t have one. The Queensland Judo community is such a welcoming and supportive group so a lot of our members train across clubs and are close friends with even their biggest opponents!
Contact details:
Follow us on Instagram: @bondjudo
Facebook: Bond University White Scorpion
Contact us via DM or email: [email protected]
Training schedule
Mondays 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Wednesdays 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm, and some Fridays 5:15 pm – 6:15pm.
Please check our social media for the latest information. If you are wanting to get involved, please feel free to just show up to trainings or contact us via our social media or email.