As part of our national rollout of our Judo Assist program we will be hosting a number of FREE Come & Try Sessions around the country.
The first of these sessions has been confirmed for Tipperary, Cavan, Dublin and Kilkenny.
These sessions are open to anyone with a disability who would like to try judo for the first time, and because they are totally FREE you have nothing to lose.
Visit our Events page for full details including Venue, Times and how to book.
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Judo Assist Ireland is a national program in the process of development by the Inclusion/Disability Commission of the Irish Judo Association.
The program is designed to further promote the Sport for ALL concept and to introduce the fantastic Olympic Sport of Judo to a wide variety of disability groups and individuals across Ireland. Judo is one of the only inclusive sports which is suitable for a wide spectrum of disabilities including, Learning & intellectual disabilities, social disabilities (Autism, Aspergers, ADHD etc.) Sensory impairments (hearing & visual), Physical & motor disabilities (spinal injury, amputee, dyspraxia, cerebral palsy)Down Syndrome and much more....
This is due the pure nature and culture of judo with its standing techniques & moves(throws) which can also be done from the knees and ground techniques & moves (grappling, holds) ensuring there is something for everyone's capability and mobility.
Coaching techniques are modified, with a clear focus on individual ability, and the physical, social and emotional benefits to participants. The aim is to concentrate on what the student CAN do and not on what they can't.
There are many levels for students to achieve depending on which aspect of the sport they choose to pursue.
The aim of this site is to inform potential students and disability organisations as to the main benefits of judo and the acheivements that can be gained. It is also a tool to keep coaches informed and up to date on the progress of the project and supply valuable information to help them delivered the best possible service to their SN students.
Please take the time to browse through the site and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us using the email link below.
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