British Judo is pleased to announce the launch of its Heavyweight Development Programme (HDP). As part of the 2020 Performance Pathway strategy, British Judo is establishing a programme to deliver a bespoke programme for heavyweight men and women.

The HDP will operate on a camp based programme at the British Judo Centre of Excellence with opportunities for players to experience world-class heavyweight training camps overseas which could include France, Georgia and Holland.

The HDP is focused on long-term development, where players would progress to move onto the World Class Performance Programme in the next 2-6 years.

James Thomas, Performance Pathway Senior Manager said:

“It’s clear from our recent research into the world best heavyweights that players in these weight categories need a bespoke training programme and environment. The HDP aims to create the ideal training environment for the physical and technical development of future heavyweight players. This is a really important part of our pathway strategy for the next 4-6 years taking us to the 2024 Games.”

Interested in being part of the Heavyweight Development Programme?

We are looking for:

1-Male & Female players;

2-Existing BJA players aged 16 – 25 years;

3-Currently within the heavyweight categories (100kg+ for men, 78kg+ for women);

4-or 16-19 year old men 95kg+ and 16-19 year old women 75kg+;

5- Players who are committed to their development and who are able to commit to 7-8 four day camps over the next 9-12 months.

Ready to apply?

 

Send an expression of interest via email to james.thomas@britishjudo.org.uk by Friday 9^th October 2015.

Please include the following information:

Name;

Age;

Current weight & competition weight category;

Club;

Last competition;