20/04/2026
First aid training at Rakukan Judo Club! A crucial skill for James, Danny and Phil after being on the receiving end of their throws and strangles.....
Rakukan Judo Club (Wigan)
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Community driven Judo Club
Tuesday
19:00 -20:00 Juniors
20:00 - 21:30 Seniors
Thursday
20:00 - 21:00 Seniors
Judo "The Gentle Way" was devised by Jigaro Kano in 1882 and by the end of the century had reached Britain. In 1951 Sensei Pat Biggy formed the Rakukan (Sly Fox) Judo Club in Wigan and the club is now over 70 years old. Sensei Andy Clayton (6th Dan), having taken over from Sensei Pat Biggy had expanded the club and had taken Judo into many schools within the area. A great number of students have b
20/04/2026
19/04/2026
Video Highlights of Rakukan Judo Club seniors at the Richard Lloyd Memorial Judo competition.
19/04/2026
Some photo's of Rakukan's seniors competing at the Richard Lloyd Memorial Judo competition yesterday. We managed to bring home gold in the over 100kg category and silver in the under 81kg category. A good day all round with some tough fights and loads of hard work!
19/03/2026
Congratulations to Danny Calderbank on achieving his 1st KYU brown belt. He works hard, helps the other members and has amazing judo foundation from his days with Andonkerdan Clayton as a young member of the club. Next stop Dan grade, which is well over due 👍👊👌
25/02/2026
Cross grips into different throws at last nights adults session!
14/01/2026
It was all about Newaza at last night's adult session at Rakukan!
07/11/2025
A busy session last night with loads of hard work and great Judo!
17/10/2025
Some pics from last night's adult session!
13/10/2025
Rakukan at the BJA North West Open at the weekend!
24/09/2025
Well done to all of our members who have just graded at Rakukan! Everyone worked hard, gave it their all and its great to see the progress throughout the club!
06/07/2025
Some great judo and busy sessions at Rakukan this week.
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Unit 1 Pioneer Industrial Estate, Ormskirk Road, Newton
Wigan
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| Monday | 6:30pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 9:30am |