Jonathon Purssey
Founder
British and Commonwealth champion who founded Core Judo.
Children's judo in Surrey · Ages 5 to adult
Train with
champions.
One of Surrey's premier children's judo clubs, coached by former British & Commonwealth champions and Great Britain internationals. Building discipline, respect and confidence on and off the mat.
8 MEDALS
English Closed Championships 2024
OLYMPIAN
Double Olympian on our coaching team
ENGLAND
Players on the 2024/25 England programme
AGES 5+
From first-timers to elite juniors and adults
Find your class
A path for every judoka
Ages 5+
Kids judo
Fun, structured sessions that build balance, coordination and confidence. Perfect for beginners.
Girls only
Girls judo
Led by our Lead Women's Coach, a former cadet European medallist.
By invitation
Elite programme
Performance training at an England Talent Centre for competitive young judoka.
16+
Adult judo
Get fit, learn a new skill or return to the mat. All levels welcome.
For schools
Schools programme
PE sessions, clubs and Super Schools days, delivered by qualified coaches.
School holidays
Holiday camps
Full days of judo and games with international coaches and players.
More than a sport
Why parents choose Core Judo
Honour & respect
Judo teaches discipline, respect and self-confidence that children carry into school and home life.
A love of learning
We want your children to love the sport they're learning, so every session is challenging, safe and fun.
A real pathway
From first class to England squads: our players train alongside some of the best judoka in the country.
Christmas, Easter, summer & half term
Renowned holiday & training camps
Give your children the chance to work with top international judo coaches and players, with action-packed days that keep them active all holiday.
- Beginners welcome
- Ages [AGE RANGE]
- [TIMES], e.g. 9am–3pm
- From [PRICE] per day
Meet the team
Coached by champions
Aaron Turner
Core Judo Staines
Multiple British champion who represented Great Britain at senior world and European championships.
Jack Barnes
Great Britain international
Developed at Camberley Judo Club under Olympic coach Luke Preston.
Reuel O’Neal Marshall
Level 3 UKCC coach
Represented England and Great Britain at junior international level.
Alex Farbon
Multiple British champion
Represented Great Britain at senior world and European championships.
Charlotte Farbon
Lead Women’s Coach
Former cadet European medallist and British and Commonwealth tournament champion.
Ben Fletcher
Double Olympian
Grand Slam medallist and national coach for Ireland, working with the Senior Academy.
Getting started
On the mat in three steps
-
01
Choose a class
Pick the right session for your child's age and experience from our timetable.
-
02
Book online
Reserve a place in a couple of minutes. No judo experience needed.
-
03
Come to The Dojo
Arrive in comfortable sportswear and our coaches will take it from there.