Club Information

Venue 1

Kingswood Hall,
Kingswood Place
Lewisham
London SE13 5BU

Friday nights

Sho grades

5yrs to 8yrs – 1830h to 1915h

Mon grades

9yrs to 13yrs – 1930h to 2030h

Kyu grades

(including older Mon grades)

14yrs + – 2030h to 2130h

 

Local buses

122, 321, 261, 178, 89, 108 and 54

Local Train stations

Blackheath or Lewisham (including DLR)

Venue 2

Carey Scutt Scout Hall
Plaistow Lane
Bromley
Kent BR1 3AR

Wednesday nights

Sho grades

5yrs to 8yrs – 1830h to 1915h

Mon grades

9yrs to 13yrs – 1930h to 2030h

Kyu grades

(including older Mon grades)

14yrs + – 2030h to 2130h

 

Local buses

314, 261 and 162

Local Train stations

Sundridge, Bromley North or Bickley

Fees:

Sho and Mon grades (5yr to 15yr) £5
Kyu grade (16yr +) – £6
All lessons PAYG

* FIRST 2 LESSONS FREE for new starters with kits on loan

New starters should wear comfortable tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt and always bring water

Fees

* FIRST 2 LESSONS FREE for new starters with kits on loan

New starters should wear comfortable tracksuit bottoms and t-shirt and always bring water

Calendar of Events

Lewisham Venue

Dec 15th Last night of Judo

22nd Dec – 5th Jan Closed for the Christmas period

12th Jan First night back

16th Feb Closed Half Term Week

23rd Feb – 22nd Mar Open as usual

29th Mar – 12th Apr Closed for Easter Holiday

19th Apr – 24th May Open as usual

31st May Closed Half Term week

7th June – 26th July Open as usual

26th July – 30th Aug Closed for summer holidays

6th Sept – 25th Oct Open as usual

1st Nov Closed for Half Term week

8th Nov – 20th Dec open as usual

Bromley Venue

Dec 13th Last night of Judo

20th Dec – 3rd Jan Closed for the Christmas period

10th Jan Subject to change

14th Feb Closed Half Term Week

21st Feb – 27th Mar Open as usual

3rd Apr – 10th Apr Closed for Easter Holiday

17th Apr – 23rd May Open as usual

29th May Closed Half Term week

5th June – 24th July Open as usual

31st July – 28th Aug Closed for summer holidays

4th Sept – 23rd Oct Open as usual

30th Oct Closed for Half Term week

6th Nov – 18th Dec open as usual

Northbrook Logo: A Reflection on Our Identity

Have you ever pondered the significance behind our club’s name and the design of our emblem?

To begin, our club is officially known as the ‘Northbrook Kyu Shin Kai Judo Club,’ though we frequently refer to ourselves simply as Northbrook Judo Club. The term “Northbrook” signifies our roots at Northbrook CoE Secondary School in Lee. A key condition for the privilege of utilising the school’s facilities was the inclusion of its name in ours.

Now, let’s explore the meaning of “Kyu Shin Kai.”

The term “Kyu” translates literally to “students,” reflecting our shared journey as learners of this esteemed martial art. “Shin,” on the other hand, carries a more philosophical nuance. It was a concept introduced by one of the founding members of the British Judo Council, Sensei Kenshiro Abbe, with whom we were affiliated. “Shin” symbolises the central point within a circle, around which both movement and life itself revolve. This circular concept originally stemmed from teachings received by Abbe from Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Lastly, “Kai” denotes “club” or “society.”

So, what about our club’s logo?

The badge is circular, distinguishing it from the square, triangular, or rectangular designs of other clubs. This circular shape embodies the “Shin” aspect of our name. The sun rising on the right side of the circle pays homage to our founding nation, Japan, known as the “Land of the Rising Sun.” The initials “NB” clearly represent our club’s name. Initially, these initials were depicted in blue for aesthetic reasons, but they are now simply rendered in red and white.

In the latest version of our emblem, crossed swords point upwards behind the main badge. This addition symbolises our new team name, the Northbrook Knights, using broadswords rather than samurai swords. The crossed swords represent a convergence of ideas, illustrating the fusion of Western and Eastern philosophies, as well as the blend of sport and martial arts. The upward orientation of the swords signifies readiness for action; in contrast, pointing them downward would imply passivity. This concept mirrors a fencing match where competitors raise their swords to signal their readiness to engage. Lowering the swords would indicate submission.

Thus, we present our club badge along with a brief history encapsulating its significance.