The Budokwai
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Europe's oldest Japanese martial arts club, founded in 1918 by Gunji Koizumi. The Budokwai helped found the European Judo Union and International Judo Federation, and has produced Olympic medallists including Brian Jacks (bronze 1972), Angelo Parisi (bronze 1972, gold 1980), Neil Adams (world champion 1981) and Ray Stevens (silver 1992). Now offers judo, karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu via Ray Stevens Academy, aikido and Hontai Yoshin Ryu Ju-Jutsu. Runs as a non-profit members' club with two fully padded dojos, also hired for filming and rehearsal. Strong competitive tradition with recent team successes; welcomes visitors at pay-per-class rates.
- Address
- 4 Gilston Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 9SL, United Kingdom
- Sports
- Jiu Jitsu · MMA · Judo · Karate · Other
Training
- Styles
- Karate · Shotokan
- Founded
- 1918
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Beginners' course
- Competition team
- Open mat
Your first visit
- Visiting from another gym
- Visitors welcome
Timetable this week
Monday
JudoKidsup to age 3
Kidsages 3–3
Kidsages 5–7
ShotokanKidsages 6–12
Shotokan
AdvancedShotokan
Tuesday
Kidsages 4–5
Kidsages 5–7
Kidsages 8–12
IntermediateJiu Jitsuages 14+
Wednesday
JudoKidsup to age 3
Kidsages 4–5
Kidsages 5–7
Kidsages 8–12
Shotokan
Intermediate
AdvancedShotokanBrown belt and up
BeginnersJiu Jitsuages 14+
Thursday
Kidsages 4–5
ShotokanKidsages 6–12
CompetitionJudo
IntermediateJiu Jitsuages 14+
Friday
JudoKidsup to age 3
Kidsages 5–7
Kidsages 4–5
Kidsages 8–12
Shotokan
AdvancedShotokan
IntermediateJiu Jitsuages 14+
Saturday
Kidsages 8–12
Kidsages 5–7
ShotokanKidsages 6–12
Shotokan
Jiu JitsuKidsages 4–16
Jiu Jitsu
Sunday
Teensages 13–15
Prices
YearlyAdultsStudentsJudo
£80.00YearlyKidsJudo
£70.00YearlyAdultsJiu Jitsu
£80.00YearlyKidsJiu Jitsu
£70.00YearlyAdultsKarate
£80.00YearlyKidsKarate
£70.00YearlyAdults
£70.00Per classAdultsDrop-inJudo
£9.50Per classAdultsDrop-inForces & emergency servicesJudo
£5.50Per classDrop-inJudo
£12.50Per classKidsDrop-inJudo
£8.50Per classKidsDrop-inJudo
£11.50Per classAdultsDrop-inSaturdays onlyMembersJudo
£7.50Per classDrop-inSaturdays onlyVisitorsJudo
£11.00Per classAdultsDrop-inJiu Jitsu
£11.00Per classDrop-inJiu Jitsu
£16.50Per classKidsDrop-inJiu Jitsu
£8.50Per classKidsDrop-inJiu Jitsu
£11.00Per classAdultsDrop-inKarate
£9.50Per classDrop-inKarate
£12.50Per classKidsDrop-inKarate
£8.50Per classKidsDrop-inKarate
£11.00Per classAdultsDrop-in
£10.00Per classDrop-in
£16.50KidsMembership
£215.00KidsMembershipJudo
£160.00KidsMembershipJudo
£160.00From the gym's website, checked 24 September 2026.
Coaches
- Peter Blewett
Head coachJudo
- Ray Stevens
Head coachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltJudo
- Yoshinobu Ohta
Head coachKarate
- David Mesa Rey
CoachJudo
- Kohta Nishizono
CoachJudo
- Paul Ajala
CoachJudo · Black Belt
- Glenn Spiers
CoachJudo
- Jacqui Lloyd
CoachJudo
- Lee Gonzalez
CoachJudo · Black Belt
- Roberto Almeida
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black BeltJudo
- Larry Stevenson
CoachJudo
- Viktor Grisins
CoachJudo
- Iurie Burazer
CoachJudo
- Sue Waughman
Head coachKarate
- Jason Ramsay
CoachKarate
- Joseph Grogan
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- James Grogan
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- David Moyes
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- John Kilibarda
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Jason Joannou
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
- Rinaldo Rustico
CoachOther
- Dr Mike McClure
CoachOther
- Enikö Sütö
Coach
Contact
- Website
- https://budokwai.co.uk
- @thebudokwai
Questions about The Budokwai
Where is The Budokwai?
The Budokwai is at 4 Gilston Road, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW10 9SL, United Kingdom.
Which sports does The Budokwai teach?
The Budokwai is listed for Jiu Jitsu, MMA, Judo, Karate and Other.
When are the beginner classes at The Budokwai?
The Budokwai runs classes open to beginners on Monday 09:30, Monday 12:30 and Monday 15:00.
How much does The Budokwai cost?
Prices at The Budokwai: STUDENT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £80.00 a year, JUNIOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £70.00 a year, SENIOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £80.00 a year, JUNIOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £70.00 a year, SENIOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £80.00 a year, JUNIOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: £70.00 a year, Senior Annual Membership: £70.00 a year, Members: £9.50 a class, Students/NHS/Military: £5.50 a class, Visitors: £12.50 a class, Members: £8.50 a class, Visitors: £11.50 a class, SATURDAYS 10.00AM CLASS: £7.50 a class, SATURDAYS 10.00AM CLASS: £11.00 a class, Members: £11.00 a class, Visitors: £16.50 a class, Junior Members: £8.50 a class, Junior Visitors: £11.00 a class, Members: £9.50 a class, Visitors: £12.50 a class, Members: £8.50 a class, Visitors: £11.00 a class, Members: £10.00 a class, Visitors: £16.50 a class, Gym class per term: £215.00 a term, Mini class per term: £160.00 a term and Midi class per term: £160.00 a term.
Can I train at The Budokwai when visiting from another gym?
Yes. The Budokwai welcomes visitors from other gyms.
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