Help please

[muttley]

Seriously considering going along to my local judo club tonight ( http://hernebayjudoclub.com/the-clun/ ), trouble is having never done judo before, I emailed the club to make sure it was training as it's the Easter holidays at the moment and was told it's not a "usual" session, instead it's a monthyl randori session with other clubs coming along.

From what I can gather, this means there is no formal training, just freestyle type sessions on the mat. Is it worthwhile still going along or am I better off waiting for a normal session in the coming weeks?

The alternative is to go to a local https://www.jitsufoundation.org club and try jujitsu...which would be more advantageous to me?

[Wastelander]

Seriously considering going along to my local judo club tonight ( http://hernebayjudoclub.com/the-clun/ ), trouble is having never done judo before, I emailed the club to make sure it was training as it's the Easter holidays at the moment and was told it's not a "usual" session, instead it's a monthyl randori session with other clubs coming along.

From what I can gather, this means there is no formal training, just freestyle type sessions on the mat. Is it worthwhile still going along or am I better off waiting for a normal session in the coming weeks?

The alternative is to go to a local https://www.jitsufoundation.org club and try jujitsu...which would be more advantageous to me?

If you do not have any grappling experience, it would be best for you to wait for a normal training session. Open randori sessions are great, but if you don't have any grappling experience then you really won't get much out of it other than a lot of breakfall practice.

[muttley]

sounds good.

[Zaine]

Wastelander is right, it's better that you not throw yourself in the deep end here.

[ps1]

Seriously considering going along to my local judo club tonight ( http://hernebayjudoclub.com/the-clun/ ), trouble is having never done judo before, I emailed the club to make sure it was training as it's the Easter holidays at the moment and was told it's not a "usual" session, instead it's a monthyl randori session with other clubs coming along.

From what I can gather, this means there is no formal training, just freestyle type sessions on the mat. Is it worthwhile still going along or am I better off waiting for a normal session in the coming weeks?

The alternative is to go to a local https://www.jitsufoundation.org club and try jujitsu...which would be more advantageous to me?

If you do not have any grappling experience, it would be best for you to wait for a normal training session. Open randori sessions are great, but if you don't have any grappling experience then you really won't get much out of it other than a lot of breakfall practice.

i agree here. Might be fun for you to go and watch. See what Judo is all about!

[muttley]

Well, I went to have a look, took my karate gi along with me "just in case".

Turns out there was another guy on his first session and one of the Sensei's had a knee injury stopping him from participating in the randori session so he took us through break falls and some basics.

Great stuff.

[Zaine]

Well, I went to have a look, took my karate gi along with me "just in case".

Turns out there was another guy on his first session and one of the Sensei's had a knee injury stopping him from participating in the randori session so he took us through break falls and some basics.

Great stuff.

That's pretty cool! It's always nice to have a small session with a Sensei, especially when you start out.

[sensei8]

Glad it all worked out for you.

I do disagree with those who stated that it would be best to not attend said session for whatever the reason(s) might or might not be. Why? Any chance to LEARN something on the floor, no matter the experience level, is beneficial to any MAist. Most schools take proper measures to accommodate all experience levels, even beginners, so that something of value can be garnered by all participants.

Imho, any chance to learn is without its equal; anything else is a missed opportunity.

[muttley]

And the best thing about this dojo is that I can train every week. As it starts at 20.15 I can make it there after work.

Oh and also its very good value at £2.50 for a 90 minute session!

[ps1]

Awesome news!!