🥋 BLOCK 1 • WEEK 5 FOCUS 🥋
We are heading into Week 5 of Block 1! This week brings everything together—connecting the throws we’ve built so far into fluid combinations and mastering decisive sleeve control.
Here is what we are covering in our curriculum class this week:
💥 Technique Focus: Combination Throws (Renraku-waza / 連絡技)
Focusing on linking O-soto-gari, Harai-goshi, Uchi-mata, and O-uchi-gari into seamless attack chains, reading opponent reactions, and chaining forward and backward threats.
👣 Fundamentals Focus: Ai Yotsu Kumi Kata (Same-Stance Gripping / 相四つ)
Dominating the sleeve hand to build heavy pressure, driving your opponent into advantageous attack angles, and mastering techniques to strip grips and keep your own sleeves free.
📲 Get ready for training!
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31/08/2026
Bank Holiday Monday • We’re OPEN! 🥋
Enjoyed the long weekend? Finish it the right way.
We’re open tonight for normal training:
Juniors (8–14): 18:00 – 19:30
Seniors (14+): 19:45 – 21:15
See you on the mats!
29/08/2026
Another massive week on the mats at Team Kaizen! 🥋🔥
The energy, attendance, and work rate across all sessions this week were outstanding. Here is a look at what we got into:
Monday | Ne-Waza Focus
We focused on precision and control with Jūji Gatame and the Jūji Roll, breaking down essential methods to strip defensive grips and finish cleanly under control.
Wednesday | Tachi-Waza: Ouchi Gari
We wrapped up our current throwing block with Ouchi Gari. After locking down the fundamentals and basic entry, we transitioned straight into more effective live-scenario variations, attacking off various grips and utilizing it effectively as a reactive/counter throw.
Saturday Open Mat | Legacy & Mentorship
To top off the week, we had a very special guest on Saturday: my personal coach, Ian Oliver! 🐐
Judo clubs aren't just built on four walls and a mat area—they’re built on the people who show up day in and day out. Ian coached and supported me throughout my entire competitive career. More than that, he created an environment that was far bigger than just a place to train, dedicating a huge part of his life to his athletes and the club.
The standards, principles, and sense of community he passed down are the exact foundations we are building into the culture at Team Kaizen every single day.
Huge thank you to everyone who stepped on the tatami this week. Rest up, and let’s carry this momentum into next week!
Interested in joining the team or trying a session? Send us a DM or just pop down to the club to get started!
🥋 BLOCK 1 • WEEK 4 FOCUS 🥋
We are rolling into Week 4 of Block 1! This week we’re dialling into versatile entries, crisp body shapes, and seamless standing-to-ground transitions.
Here is what we are covering in our curriculum class this week:
💥 Technique Focus: O-uchi-gari (Major Inner Reap / 大内刈)
Focusing on varied entries, adjusting your throwing direction to opponent reactions, and locking in the optimal body shape for the reap.
🥋 Ne-waza Focus: Juji-gatame (Cross Armlock / 腕挫十字固)
Dialling in core biomechanics, maintaining relentless pressure throughout the transition, and drilling dynamic entries and high-percentage finishes.
👣 Fundamentals Focus: Kumi Kata (Kenka Yotsu & Inside Control / 組み方)
Navigating opposite-stance (right vs. left) exchanges, dominating the inside space, and controlling the pace of the engagement.
📲 Get ready for training!
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21/08/2026
🔥 Another great week at Team Kaizen! 🥋
Monday we got stuck into Uchi Mata, working on the details and different entries.
Wednesday we shifted the focus to dominant gripping and building pressure, while recapping the different Uchi Mata entries from Monday.
Plenty of great randori throughout the week… and of course, plenty of sit ups!
A massive congratulations to:
🟢 Alex — 3rd Kyu
🔴 Dan — 6th Kyu
Great work from both of you — well deserved! 👏🥋
Looking for some extra training this weekend?Grapple Fit 💪 & Open Mat 🥋 are both on this Saturday!
More opportunities to get on the mats and keep progressing.
Aim for continuous progression, not perfection.
🥋 BLOCK 1 • WEEK 3 FOCUS 🥋
We are heading into Week 3 of Block 1! We’re stepping up the technical detail this week as we break down one of the highest-scoring and most dynamic throws in Judo.
Here is what we are covering in our curriculum class this week:
💥 Technique Focus: Uchi Mata (Inner Thigh Throw / 内股)
Focusing on the movement mechanics, body shape, and core biomechanics of the throw before drilling varied angles of entry.
👣 Fundamentals Focus: Kumi Kata (Gripping & Pressure / 組み方)
Building on our grip fighting by establishing dominant grips, effectively closing distance, and applying heavy pressure.
📲 Get ready for training!
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14/08/2026
GRAPPLE FIT 💪🥋
Fighting fit conditioning for everyone! No Judo experience needed.
Expect a full-body HIIT-style workout - Bodyweight strength, conditioning drills and interval circuits inspired by how fighters train. No gi, no grappling, just hard work and good energy.
Every Saturday | 9AM - 10AM
Team Kaizen Judo Academy
Unit 1 Niagara Works, Beeley Wood Road, Sheffield S6 1NH
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13/08/2026
🔥 Two great sessions so far this week! 🥋
We continue building our technical curriculum and refining the fundamentals.
Monday: We worked on Harai Goshi, focusing on the details that make the technique work.
Wednesday: Back to the fundamentals with a focus on Kumi Kata — looking at traditional sleeve and lapel Judo from both Ai Yotsu and Kenka Yotsu positions.
Great work from everyone on the mats!
Looking for Judo in Sheffield? Come and train with us at the new Team Kaizen Dojo. New players are always welcome!
🥋 BLOCK 1 • WEEK 2 FOCUS 🥋
We are moving right into Week 2 of Block 1! Now that we've set our movement foundation, it's time to dictate the engagement and bring the hips into play.
Here is what we are covering in our curriculum class this week:
💥 Technique Focus: Harai Goshi (Sweeping Hip Throw / 払腰)
Focusing on rotational hip contact, breaking posture through upper-body control, and executing a decisive sweeping leg drive.
🗜 Fundamentals Focus: Kumi Kata (Gripping / 組み方)
Establishing dominant sleeve and lapel controls, stripping opposing grips, and building your attacks directly off the hand fight.
📲 Get ready for training!
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🥋 BLOCK 1 • WEEK 1 FOCUS 🥋
We are officially kicking off Block 1 of our curriculum this week! Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to refine your foundations, this week sets the baseline for the entire training block.
Here is what we are covering in our curriculum class this week:
💥 Technique Focus: O-soto-gari (Major Outer Reap / 大外刈)
Focusing on proper off-balancing (kuzushi), entry angle, and strong leg drive for one of the most effective fundamental throws.
👣 Fundamentals Focus: Shintai (Advance & Retreat / 進退)
Developing smooth footwork, maintaining balance, and controlling distance as you move across the mat.
📲 Get ready for training!
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