Copa Tokei 🥋
Highlights from one of the blue belt matches at our in-house competition last weekend.
Such a great opportunity for our players to learn under pressure and support our teammates. A great performance from both competitors.
Tokei Judo and BJJ
Tokei judo club began in 1975. It's moved a few times since then. Its now located just by London Bridge Station. This page is just about the Judo and BJJ.
The Tokei fitness centre has numerous other martial arts classes and a large gym. Some Japanese terms that people might find helpful as throws are usually described in their Japanese names...
Ai-yotsu Same grip used by both persons, either right or left
Ashi Foot, leg
Ashi Waza Foot techniques
Atemi Waza Striking techniques
Ayumi Ashi Ordinary pattern of walking
Batsugun Ins
09/06/2026
On 6 June we held the first Copa Tokei, our in-house BJJ competition.
Three matches. Zero injuries. Lots of good Jiu-Jitsu, great sportsmanship, and plenty of smiles.
The goal was simple: give our students a chance to experience competition in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone stepped up, tested themselves, and represented the club brilliantly.
A big thank you to everyone who took part and helped make it a success. Looking forward to the next one.
A simple but effective choke from side control using the gi to control our opponent.
Brief recap of yesterday’s techniques.
BJJ classes are on
• Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays - All levels
• Wednesdays and Fridays - Beginners
Check out our timetable for more info 💥
Coach Spotlight 🥋
Meet Liam, our Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach.
Liam has been at Tokei for quite some time now, and he shares why Jiu-Jitsu means so much to him and how a strong, supportive environment makes all the difference on the mats.
Grappling 101 🥋 Episode 3: Breakfalls
One of the first things you’ll learn in grappling is how to fall safely.
It might look intimidating at first, but breakfalls are designed to protect you by helping you absorb impact and reduce the risk of injury.
In this video, we introduce the basics of falling and how we build confidence on the mats from day one.
Before learning how to throw or sweep, we learn how to land.
Member spotlight 🥋
Meet Maria — black belt and member of Team GB.
In this video, she shares her journey in Judo, what the sport means to her, and why more women should step onto the mats.
Judo builds confidence, resilience and a belief in what your body is capable of.
We’re proud to have athletes like Maria in our community, leading the way and inspiring others to start 💪
Grappling 101 🥋 Episode 2: Your First Class
Walking into your first class can feel intimidating, and that’s completely normal.
In this video, we break down what your first session might look like: from stepping onto the mats, to learning the basics, to working with a partner for the first time.
You don’t need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start, you just need to show up.
Everyone was a beginner once.
Thinking about starting? Drop us a DM 📩 for a free trial.
Coach Spotlight 🥋
Meet Sensei Nicole, one of the Judo coaches here at Tokei.
From her beginnings in judo to her journey within the club, Nicole share what the sport has given her and why it’s so important for women to step onto the mat.
04/04/2026
A quiet class today because of the bank holiday meant we got to focus on the individuals. Lots of work on our own techniques and even had time to sneak a small grading in.
Congratulations Ake on receiving your 1st Kyu. Time to start collecting those points 🥋🙌🌟
Technique Tuesday 🥋 Judo focus
This week we’re looking at Korean Tai Otoshi.
This is a single sided variation of the traditional Tai Otoshi that places a strong emphasis on forward kuzushi and commitment to the throw. By driving your partner’s balance forward and across, you take away their ability to recover their base. It’s important to notice that the second hand is used more for propulsion and direction than gripping.
From there, the rotation of the upper body combined with the drop creates the off-balance needed to complete the throw.
As with most Judo techniques, it’s not about forcing the movement, but about guiding your partner into a position where the throw becomes inevitable.
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