Sobell Judo Club
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Sobell Judo Club is one of the longest-established judo clubs in the UK, founded in 1973 and based in a purpose-built dojo with tatami inside the Sobell Leisure Centre in Islington. It teaches traditional judo under JFAUK rules, splitting time evenly between stand-up throwing and groundwork, and also covers leg grabs, submissions and no-gi judo. Senior sessions suit judoka of all levels, including grapplers from BJJ, wrestling and MMA who want to sharpen their judo. Newcomers join through a short induction that covers breakfalls, gripping and etiquette. The club grades under JFAUK, hosts randori sessions, open mats, invitational tournaments and seminars, and fields an active competition squad. Its head instructor also runs a widely followed judo YouTube channel.
Training
- Affiliation
- JFAUK (Judo For All UK) and WJF (World Judo Federation)
- Founded
- 1973
Programmes
- Beginners' course
- Open mat
- Competition team
Your first visit
- Visiting from another gym
- Mat fee £12.00
Timetable this week
Monday
Judoages 16+
Wednesday
Judoages 16+
Prices
Per classDrop-in
£10.00Per classDrop-in
£12.00Yearly
£45.00Yearly
£35.00From the gym's website, checked 6 November 2026.
Coaches
- Sampson Sampson
Head coachJudo
- Bob Bushnell
CoachJudo
- Samuel Betu
CoachJudo
- Sam Sampson
CoachJudo
- Nima Akbari
CoachJudo
Facilities
- Changing rooms
Contact
- @sobelljudoclub
Questions about Sobell Judo Club
Where is Sobell Judo Club?
Sobell Judo Club is at Sobell Sports Centre, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7NY, UK.
Which sports does Sobell Judo Club teach?
Sobell Judo Club is listed for Judo.
When are the beginner classes at Sobell Judo Club?
Sobell Judo Club runs classes open to beginners on Monday 19:30 and Wednesday 19:30.
How much does Sobell Judo Club cost?
Prices at Sobell Judo Club: JFAUK Members: £10.00 a class, Visitors: £12.00 a class, Annual fee · Licence included: £45.00 a year and Annual fee · Licence included: £35.00 a year.
Can I train at Sobell Judo Club when visiting from another gym?
Yes. Sobell Judo Club welcomes visitors from other gyms; the mat fee is £12.00.
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