Ulverstone Judo Club

Located at the Ulverstone Sports & Recreation Centre in West Ulverstone, Tasmania, Ulverstone Judo Club is a community-focused martial arts club affiliated with Judo Tasmania and Judo Australia. Operating around a ethos of "fun, friendship and fitness," the club provides an accessible training environment for judoka of all backgrounds, offering structured programs for children (ages five and up), teens, adults, and veterans.

The club's curriculum covers both standing throwing techniques (nage-waza) and ground grappling (ne-waza), with a strong emphasis on age-appropriate safety standards—such as delaying joint locks and strangles until participants reach age 14. Led by an experienced coaching team that includes high-ranking black belts like 7th Dan President John Deacon and 5th Dan Vice President Chris Palmer, training balances physical conditioning, self-defense, and technical skill development for recreational and competitive judoka alike.