What is Judo?

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Wednesdays 2:15 - 3:15 PM (Gym)
Judo is many things to different people. It is a sport, an art,
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a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a “keep fit” Please write clearly and legibly
program, a means of self-defence and a way of life. It is to FEES
some extent all of these, but to most participants, it is a sport. Last name : _________________________________
 $300 per term - Classes once per week
First name : _______________ Other : ___________
Judo comes to us from the fighting systems of feudal Japan.  $75 per term - For use of the judo uniform Address : _________________________________
Founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano, judo is a refinement of Tel. Contact: ________________________________
the ancient martial art of jujitsu. Dr. Kano, President of the Please Note E-mail : ________________________________
University of Education, Tokyo, made a comprehensive  Fees become due on the 1st day of practice Height : _______cm. Weight : ________kg.
study of these ancient art forms and integrated the best of  All fees are non-refundable Birth date : ____________ Sex : Male / Female
their techniques into what is now Kodokan judo.
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Judo was introduced into the Olympic Games in 1964 and is OTHER INFORMATION ___________________________________________
now played by millions of people throughout the world in Uniforms Employer / School: __________________________
more than 180 countries. People play judo to excel in  Communal Use - Judo uniforms are issued Address : _________________________________
competition, to stay in shape, to develop self confidence and to participants who don’t have before each Occupation: ______________ Tel: ______________
for many other reasons, but most of all, people play judo just session and must be returned immediately Parent/Next of Kin: __________________________
for the fun of it. after - $75 per term Address: _________________ Tel: ______________
 Purchase - Uniforms can be purchased from E-mail:_____________________________________
As in all sports, judo has a strict set of rules that govern
competitive play and ensure safety. For those who desire to the club. Ask your instructor for more
All information provided is strictly confidential and solely for the
test their skills, judo offers the opportunity of competition at details use of the QPJC on matters relating to judo and the club
all skill levels from club to national tournaments, to major  Borrowing - Depending on availability
international events such as the Olympic Games. There are participants can borrow kits with a $400 The Head Instructor and all assistants undertake to exercise every
separate weight divisions for men, women, boys and girls. cash refundable damage deposit precaution in the practice of judo and related activities. In the full
understanding that judo is a contact sport and there is the
possibility of injury, I do not hold the Queen’s Park Judo Club, its
Judo can best be described as a special form of wrestling that Promotion in Rank Head Instructor and all assistants liable for injury to myself or to
emphasizes throws as well as pins. In fact, judo is well
known for its spectacular throwing techniques. The players
 With consistent attendance, a positive my dependants caused as a result of the practice of judo and
attitude and fulfilling requirements in the related activities.
wear special clothes to help with the skilful application of ________________________ _____________
throws and other techniques. The same clothing enhances syllabus a student may be promoted in rank
once in a school year Signature of Participant or Date(dd/mm/yy)
control for maximum safety in practice and competitive
of Parent /legal Guardian
play. Judo is played on special mats for added safety and  Promotion to a full rank (full coloured belt)
comfort. costs $100 (belt and certificate); promotion
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to half rank (2-colours) costs $50 (belt only)
Unlike most other martial arts, there is no kicking or  Please refer to the National Kyu Grading
punching in judo. One does not have to wear any protective Commenced Training on ______________________
Syllabus for details on gradings. It can be
gear to play judo. Judo emphasizes sport fun and safety. It
is full of physical activity for top conditioning.
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Junior Promotion History
5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st
If you like challenging sports full of physical activity, you kyu kyu kyu kyu kyu
will probably like the sport of judo. Judo is an inexpensive, All fees are payable by cheque or cash to: N/A
year-round activity that appeals to people from all walks of MARK LITTREAN or QUEEN’S PARK JUDO CLUB
life. Judo provides the means for learning and improving
oneself physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Senior Promotion History
5th 4th 3rd 2nd 1st 1st 2nd
kyu kyu kyu Kyu kyu dan dan
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Origins of Queen’s Park Judo Club
ACTIVITIES RECORD JUDO CLUB
(DO NOT FILL OUT THIS SECTION) Queen’s Park West, Port of Spain
The Queen’s Park Judo Club opened its doors to the public at the
Activities Date(s) Details Royal Air Forces Association building, Queen’s Park East, on Instructor:
November 7th 1996. The club was established in an effort to offer
participated in judo to the wider public in the north-west peninsula. Other newly
Mark A. Littrean, 5th Dan, 683-9343
formed clubs in Arima and San Fernando followed suit in their
areas. The QPJC was the first group to take up the challenge and
remains today a steadfast advocate of the principles of judo, in the
dojo and out. The club subsequently left the Queen’s Park area and
moved to several locations over the years including downtown POS,
Diego Martin, St James, the National Stadium and Newtown. The
club eventually resettled close to its roots, near the Queen’s Park
Savannah in Cascade in 2016. Our objective at the Queen’s Park Administered by:
Judo Club is to increase participation in judo at all levels, from
children to adults primarily in the north-west of the island and in so
doing, to infuse the principles of Kodokan Judo among the people
of T&T.

Mark Littrean started judo in 1986 at St. John’s University in New

York under Kiyoshi Shiina, sensei (8th dan), also owner and Head
Instructor of Japan Judo Inc. in New York and Connecticut. Mark
was New York City Collegiate Champion in the under 65kg Dojo: 53 Cascade Road (Cor. Julien Trace),
category for 2 years (’87 and ’88) and eventually became the overall Cascade
New York City Champion (to compete at the Empire State Games
in Ithaca, New York) at the under 71kg category in 1989. After
graduating in 1990 he returned to Trinidad as a brown belt where he Tel: (868) 683-9343
continued to practice judo but on a less competitive scale. There E-mail: qpjudo@hotmail.com
was a deficiency of judo teachers in Trinidad and, as a result, his
career in teaching judo began as soon as he received his black belt
Website: www.qpjc.org
(shodan) in 1992. He taught and competed simultaneously at local Also find us on Facebook
and regional tournaments until his retirement from competition in
1998. His longstanding dream of running his own club was realized
in 1996 when he formed the Queen’s Park Judo Club. At this stage
of his judo career his progress in Trinidad was largely credited to a
mentor of his Mr. Noel Le Hecho, 7th dan (Spain). Mark attended
several judo courses organized by national, regional and
international organizations, including the International Judo
Federation (IJF) from which he received certification as an IJF Level
2 Coach in 2018. He has trained at and is a member of the world’s
premier judo institute and the home of judo – the Kodokan Judo
Institute in Tokyo, Japan. In 2020 he was awarded the
Commendation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan for his
contribution to judo and to peaceful relations between Japan and the
world.

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