Reviews of The Budokwai. (School) in London (London).

The Budokwai

54 Reviews

47 Comments

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Martial arts school

The Budokwai, G K House, 4 Gilston Rd, London SW10 9SL, United Kingdom

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Information of The Budokwai, School in London (London)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Open hours of The Budokwai

Sunday

10am–1pm

Monday

9am–1pm, 3–9:30pm

Tuesday

9am–1pm, 3–8:45pm

Wednesday

9am–1pm, 3–9:30pm

Thursday

9am–1pm, 3–9:30pm

Friday

9am–1pm, 3–8:45pm

Saturday

9am–6pm

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Reviews of The Budokwai

J. T.

First time back with consistent Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training since 2014, and I have added Judo whilst I’m at it; training at the oldest martial arts gym in Europe the @thebudokwai where I’m currently doing their basic Judo course before joining the regular class in a few weeks, and training BJJ with the @raystevensacademy head coach who is a former Olympian and a great teacher. The gym has a great atmosphere with a mix of modern and traditional Japanese culture. Everyone is so friendly and inclusive, and the training is great. Do come down. I think the ABC judo beginner course is a great gateway into grappling sports for those not used to contact sports, although you can also sign up for any of the classes on the timetable.

M. A. V.

Great judo club with an outstanding level.Classes every day for different levels. Also, BJJ and other martial art. AWESOME atmosphere and very talented teachers. You will feel warmly welcomed. There are "visitor judo classes" for 10 pounds, allowing you to just show up there and train. Simply 10/10

P. R.

Best martial arts club around. Quality and history... Now freshly refurbished post lockdown.

best hobby i picked up in 2019☺️after i got attacked by a knife last march i started going to classes here. Despite such long history of the dojo, the teachers, members and staff are all warm and welcoming to newbees！ recommend for all levels of expertise

K. M.

Great Place for children they run softplay classes Monday to Friday mornings. Book ahead for trial. George is a legend.

I really like this place the lessons are fun and very educational. I know that this is the best Martial Arts Club in all of London! I recommend this to everybody who likes judo. My son is currently on red belt and the teacher is very fun. His class is on Saturday at 10:00 am and finishes at 11:30 am. So the teacher is very nice! Recommend this to evetybody!!!!

N. M.

A very special dojo steeped in history and tradition. Great family values - both fun and disciplined.

m. s.

The Bud is the best judo club in London and the oldest. It has helped my kids to be good judo player. My son grow up in the Budokwai. Thanks to all the good coaches in there who have helped him over the years. Paul , Larry , David and others.

M. F.

My seven-year daughter loves Karate, so I want her to join the best school for Karate where she can explore herself. Thanks to this lovely place! My daughter's confidence has improved by leaps and bounds.

m. e.

Totally loved it! Joining karate class here has been the best decision I've made for my son. They taught my children respect, focus and discipline.

M. C.

I Visited the Budokwai a number of times as part of the British Police team competitor (John Harkers day) and years later as one of the coaches. Also I once ran Personal Safety advisers' course there. The Club has history just leeking from the walls! The place European Judo took form, former members of this club shaped international Judo for years. The standards held within and promoted by the coaches are still to be aspired too. Matt Clempner 7th Dan PSUK coach

P. R.

Best martial arts club around. Quality and history... Now freshly refurbished post lockdown.

g. D.

As an occasional visitor to the Budokwai from the 80's up until last year I have always loved the fact you could turn up on your own and be welcomed into such a historic club steeped in tradition as if you are a Budokwai regular. As a competitive player I used to train at the Budokwai for the world class instructors and regular british and international squad members who visited and were always on hand to give you that extra battle hardened practice and instruction needed for comps and gradings. Always a great practice.

M. C.

The place I started my Judo journey aged 39, 7 years later still in love with judo. Great Dojo, great coaches. The home of British Judo!

F. D.

I can recommend Aikido Dojo London very highly, having trained there happily for 11 years. Under Sensei Justin Christou, 5th Dan and 8 years student under Morihiro Saito Sensei, we fortunate students are learning techniques handed down directly from Morihei Ueshiba, O'Sensei to Morihiro Saito Sensei, who was entrusted to carry on teaching Aikido as the Founder intended.

K. M.

Great Place for children they run softplay classes Monday to Friday mornings. Book ahead for trial. George is a legend.

m. e.

Totally loved it! Joining karate class here has been the best decision I've made for my son. They taught my children respect, focus and discipline.

S. Z.

The premier dojo to learn Aikido In London I wanted to study Aikido many years ago but never did. So after many years of NOT doing Aikido, I decided that if I was going to learn, I would try to find the best Aikido teacher in London I could. I spent a whole year researching Aikido, the styles, teachers etc and started visiting clubs. I started to hear about Morihiro Saito and Iwama Aikido (not officially a style) that springs from the founder's home dojo in Iwama ( the home of Aikido) When I found Aikido Dojo London with Justin Christou Sensei, I couldn't believe my luck! Here was a teacher who had studied for eight years full time in Japan under Morihiro Saito Sensei 9th Dan who was widely regarded as one of the greatest practitioners of Aikido and had spent 24 years under the aikido founder Morihei Ueshiba. In all, I short listed and visited 15 Aikido clubs in London but I knew right away this teacher was the correct one to learn from.

J. L.

Sensei Justin Christou trained for 8 years full time at the Iwama dojo under Saito Sensei. In the final years of Saito's life, he opened up to his lucky students some of the samurai secrets he had learned from the founder. The only place you can experience these techniques in Europe today is at Aikido Dojo London, and even then, they are taught very rarely. Sensei Justin Christou has chosen to teach Aikido the same way it was taught by Saito Sensei to him. As he puts it, "Nothing added, nothing taken away". What more do you need to know.

L. W.

We visited the club (Southampton City Judo Club), and we're made to feel very very welcome. Great coaching, friendly, amazing history!

N. M.

A very special dojo steeped in history and tradition. Great family values - both fun and disciplined.

A. G.

Great judo club. Friendly environment. Amazing level of all instructors.

s. é.

My dad used to train here before and after going to the 1980 Olympics. This club is like a legend to me!!! I know he would recommend it

A. S.

Glenn Spiers is amazing,is very hard to find someone so experienced and valuable,but in the same time so carring with every student personality and needs.