Club Information
Venue 1
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
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.