10 Years of Kaidokan Judo
Ten years ago, Kaidokan Judo was nothing more than a few mats laid out in a local YMCA hall. With only 2 children attending the first session.
There were no grand facilities, no permanent home, and no guarantees of success. Just a passion for judo and a belief that something special could be built for the community.
As the academy grew, so did the ambition. We moved into a small shared building, making the most of every inch of space available. It wasn't perfect, we had to put the mats away every session, but it was a step to allow more people to discover the values of judo, discipline, respect, and perseverance.
The next chapter saw us take on a tiny unit in the back arse of nowhere that came with a hefty price tag. It was a challenge financially, but it represented progress. Every session, every membership, and every volunteer effort helped keep the dream alive. The academy continued to grow.
Today, ten years on, Kaidokan Judo stands proudly in its permanent home, a stunning full-time facility that has become far more than dreamed of.
It is a community hub.
A place where children build confidence, adults improve their health, families come together, and people find belonging.
The mats that once sat in a YMCA hall have evolved into a thriving centre that serves the community seven days a week.
The story of Kaidokan isn't really about buildings. It's about people. The members, coaches, parents, volunteers, and supporters who believed in the vision and helped turn it into reality.
From a few mats on a floor to one of the region's leading community martial arts facilities, the journey has been incredible.
Ten years down.
The next ten start now. ๐ฅ๐๐
Kaidokan Judo Academy - Blackpool
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Community Sports Club of the Year
Welcoming all ages, genders, abilities & disabilities ๐๐
Great contrast of classes ๐๐
The children enjoyed an extended play session ๐
And the adults stepped up with comp prep!! Great tech, and randori rounds!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
17/06/2026
Why kids won't want to miss this sports camp this summer โฝ๐ฅ๐น
16/06/2026
Seminar ๐๐๐
We are honoured to welcome Sophie Cox to Kaidokan Judo Academy Blackpool on June 22nd for an exclusive seminar.
๐ฅ 6th Dan Judo Black Belt
๐ฅ 2x Olympian
๐ฅ BJJ Black Belt
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Fully funded for members
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ยฃ15 for non-members
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All abilities welcome
๐ June 22nd 7pm
๐ Kaidokan Judo Academy Blackpool
15/06/2026
Thank you to all the Children for another great evening ๐๐
Holding our Club of the Year trophey ๐๐๐๐
14/06/2026
๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐จ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ง 2026!! ๐๐
The greatest opportunities for your children with an epic line up of guests including -
๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ก -
๐Multi Time World Pro Wrestling Champion
๐Multi Time & Multi Division Black Belt Judo Champion
๐Multi Time Coach of the year
๐๐๐ข ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐จ -
๐Brazilian Jitsu Black Belt
๐Multi Time National Black Belt Kickboxing Champion
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๐Reigning Miss Blackpool
๐Showcase Entertainment Dancer
๐BA Hons Dance performance, Teaching & Choreography
๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ -
๐X6 World Record Holder
๐Mutli time British Record Holder
๐World #1 Sideshow Strongman
๐Wilksinson Sword Elite Performer Winner
๐๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐จ -
๐Meet & Greet exotic Reptiles
๐Learn what makes them amazing & unique
๐Opportunity to interact
๐พ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ, ๐ข๐๐ข๐ค๐ง๐๐๐จ & ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ
Taking bookings now ๐ Spaces Limited
August 3rd-7th ๐
Unique & Rare sports & Activities such as -
๐น๏ธJudo with Judo Champion
๐น๏ธSkateboarding
๐น๏ธProfessional Wrestling with World Champion
๐น๏ธMMA with Kickboxing Champion
๐น๏ธDance
๐น๏ธVisit from NW Reptile Club
More to annouce ๐ฒ๐
๐ฅAlso we have...
โญBouncy Castle
โญBasketball hoops, football goals
โญAir Hockey
โญVideo Arcades
โญAmoung Us
And much more
We provide Unmatched experiences for our children in the community! And excited to return this August!!! ๐๐๐
With awards up for grabs including certificates & Medals ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Sports Camp hosted by
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๐๐ซ2 ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
๐๐๐๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
๐๐จ.๐ธ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ
Held at Rascals Enhancing Lives CIC
Very proud of the attitudes and efforts from all our children from the previous camps, displaying strong support for one another, smiling throughout and rapidly becoming a great team!
The sports camp captivated the children in learning all in a safe and encouraging environment. Whilst testing courage and limits to new levels the children have never seen before
14/06/2026
This Wednesday!!! Our annual Summer Celebration!!
From 5:30pm at our academy. All welcome
Bouncy castle
Fun
Games
Giveaways and more
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๐ช๐๐ค ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐ผ๐๐๐จ 3-5
We return for another 6 week course! June 16th๐ These will run on tuesdays 5:30pm ๐
We had such a blast last time with our superstars!!! Thank you for being apart of it all
With special thanks to our support coaches for making the classes extra special ๐๐
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Introducing younger children to fun activities that will improve their physical and phycological confidence, body awareness, general fitness, co-ordination, fundamental movement patterns & of course Judo falls.
All in our safe & motivating environment.
Sessions with
Blackpool, fylde & Lancashire Coach of the Year winner & UK coach of the year Finalist
Any questions relating to this exciting class, please get in contact.
We cannot wait to welcome the future of Kaidokan Judo Academy very soon
We are super excited to see the next generation of Judo stars ๐๐ฅ
13/06/2026
Proud of Jade & Alfie as they were in York this past week completing there Judo Coaching Qualifications ๐๐
Two multi time Judo Champion competitors who are role models for our children within our community!
Proud we have funded this for them. Grateful for there tremendous contributions ๐๐๐
03/06/2026
The perfect session with the best people!
A successful weekend turned into a great week with a ton of momentum ๐
Special congratulations to Tyler for Earning his Red Belt tonight.
Tyler is a fantastic role model who always looks out for his brother, supports everyone around him, and plays a big part in our community. His kindness, respect, and willingness to help others make him a credit to himself, his family, and our academy ๐๐
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1a Grasmere Road
Blackpool
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 6pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Friday | 6pm - 7:30pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 10:30am |