SENIORS
Class for 15 y/o & Older
Class Info
| Training Day & Time | Monday - 6.45pm to 8.30pm - Blue Belt & Above Tuesday - 7pm to 8.30pm - Orange Belt & Above Wednesday - 7pm to 8.30pm - For All Belts Thursday - 7pm to 8.30pm - For All Belts |
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| Training Fee for 17 y/o & Younger | Training Once a Week - $200 per term Training 2 days or more a week - $320
We follow the school term. All members are required to pay the full senior training fee from January of the year in which they turn 18. A 10% discount is offered for the second and subsequent family members. If you are unable to attend for three consecutive weeks or more during the term due to injury or holidays, a discount will be applied to the following term’s fee. |
| Training Fee for 18 y/o & Older | 3 Months Training Once a Week - $245 3 Months Training 2 days or more a week - $415 12 Months Training 2 days or more a week - $1350
A 10% discount is offered for the second and subsequent family members. If you are unable to attend for three consecutive weeks or more during the term due to injury or holidays, a discount will be applied to the following term’s fee. |
| Class Schedule for White & Yellow Belt Practitioners | White and yellow belt students who attend practice once a week are required to participate in the Wednesday class. Those who attend practice twice a week are requested to join both the Wednesday and Thursday classes. |
| Judo Victoria Membership Fee | Your child(ren) must be a fully paid-up member of Judo Victoria and registered with Taketani Judo Academy. Your Judo Victoria membership covers your insurance, registers your grading with the Judo Federation of Australia and allows your child to enter competitions. |
| Grading Fee | $50 |
| Class Allocation Based on Height | Members who are taller than 160 cm will be asked to train in the Senior Class, as it can be difficult to find appropriately sized training partners in the kids class. |
| Transition to Senior Classes | All members in the Kids Classes are required to move to the Senior Classes by January of the year they turn 15 at the latest. Upon completing the Kids Classes, those who hold a belt taht includes brown are required to attend the Tuesday and Thrusday Senior Classes. Those without brown in their belt are required to attend the Wednesday and Thursday Senior Classes. |
Trial Classes & How to Join
Our Senior Class is currently full, and we are not accepting new members at this time.
The next trial sessions are expected to take place no earlier than March 2027, with exact dates still to be confirmed. Once confirmed, we will notify you by email. If you would like to receive an update, please contact us through our Enquiry Form.
The trial registration form will appear on this page once the dates have been confirmed.
Important Notes
- If you have any symptoms of a cold or are feeling unwell, even mildly, please do not attend training.
- Please park only in TJA’s designated parking spaces or on the street. Please do not park in the neighbouring factory’s parking area.
- You can wear only a Judo Gi. BJJ Gi, Karate Gi or any other martial arts uniform is not permitted.
- Please wash your Judo Gi after each training session and keep it clean for the next class.
- Please keep your nails short at all times.
- All accessories, such as earrings, necklaces, and rings, must be removed during training.
- Only those who are training are permitted on the mat. All spectators, including young siblings, must remain off the mat at all times.
- Please wear footwear when going to the toilet. Do not go barefoot.
- If you have any bleeding from fingers or toes, it must be properly covered with tape. If blood gets on the mat, it must be cleaned immediately.
- Parents are not permitted to call or instruct members during training.
- Water breaks should be taken only when instructed by the coach.
- Mobile phones should not be used during training.
- If you feel unwell during training, please inform a coach immediately.
- The club does not provide insurance. While we prioritise safety, injuries can occur. If you require insurance, please ensure you are registered with Judo Victoria.
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Class Allocation Based on Height. Members who are taller than 160 cm will be asked to train in the Senior Class.
Other Resources
Timetable
Kids Belt Progression
Senior Belt Progression
Tournament Formats & Requirements
