Judo for Disabled People

DOJO (the Disabled Open Judo Organization) is an organisation based in Great Britain which has been created to extend the already established Blind Judo Association and to incorporate all forms of disabilities. It's co-founder, Steve Pullen MBE 6th DAN black belt, has been coaching  judo up to Olympic level to able bodied players for 40 years and to the blind for the last 14 years. Having produced Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallists in the last 3 Paralympic games and Medallists in the last 7 World Games and European Games, we have an unparalleled record of achievement. We are inviting Disabled People of all ages to come along to learn the Art of Judo and share in our knowledge.

DOJO is being currently run by Peter Topping 1st DAN (Steve having stepped down to work more closely with disabled judo in his new remit from the BJA). DOJO has extended its activities to seeking funds and setting up Judo in schools in the Manchester area and currently has classes at Oakwood High School, which is open to the local comunity as well as school children at all the schools in the area

Steve (Coaching Commission for Special Needs) says. "We are in the process of formulating a teaching structure, with the help of the Disabled Sports and Blind Judo Association, with a view to creating classes for all types of disabilities. We will teach Judo to all who are willing to learn at a level of achievement within their capabilities." At the moment Disabled Judo is catered for at the George H Carnall Centre Urmston Manchester, and the Ippon Judo Club Cheadle Manchester. Together with our Patron Keith Bradley MP, we are actively seeking funds to further our aims. Anyone wishing to join or contribute in any way contact:-

Peter Topping Tel 0161 881 0523.  Mobile 07810 184403.    e-mail manchester.judo@ntlworld.com

Keith Bradley MP Tel 0161 446 2047

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