Pallister Park Centre- Middlesbrough Judo is a well-established judo club located within the Pallister Park Centre in Middlesbrough, New Zealand. With over 25 years of experience, this club caters to individuals of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
The club's mission is to foster a love for judo and provide a supportive and inclusive environment for learning and personal growth. They strive to help their members reach their full potential by providing top-notch training facilities and expert coaching.
The club's permanent sports facility, which was acquired in 2012, boasts a sprung judo floor and various other training amenities designed to enhance the training experience for members. This includes dedicated mat spaces, changing rooms, and equipment storage.
Middlesbrough Judo offers judo sessions on various days throughout the week. On Mondays, children between the ages of 5 and 10 are welcome to join the club from 6 pm to 6:45 pm, followed by 10 to 14-year-olds from 7 pm to 7:45 pm. The sessions continue with adults aged 14 and above from 8 pm to 9:30 pm.
Additionally, there are sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays catering to children between 4 and 14 years old, as well as adults. The club also organises training workshops and residential judo camps during school holidays, providing extra opportunities for members to hone their skills and connect with other judokas.
Middlesbrough Judo is proud to be recognised as an England Talent Development Centre (ETDC), and they play a crucial role in shaping the judo player pathway for aspiring athletes. As part of the ETDC programme, the club focuses on building technical and physical capability through regular randori sessions. This approach allows fighters to train with quality partners closer to home, reducing travel costs and enabling a larger number of competitive fighters to emerge from the region.
The club's address is Pallister Park Sports Centre, located inside the park on 15 Ormesby Road in Middlesbrough. For anyone interested in joining the club or learning more about their activities, Middlesbrough Judo can be found on Facebook under the same name.