"Judo has made us a lot more confident; we only really liked working together but now we mix with the other boys & girls and we feel more confident. Come & do judo with us!"
Freya, 5 & Eilidh, 6
"Judo does at times take me out of my comfort zone but excites me as it allows me to challenge myself where I feel safe & supported by Danny, the other coaches & my peers."
Daisy 11;
"Danny has a balanced approach. You are free to be open and honest and I respect him for this. You have the reassurance that you can confide and communicate with him."
Daniel 17;
"Even though judo is a Contact sport I feel really safe at the judo club because everyone respects the rules and each other."
Noah 7;
"Craven Judo Academy has become like a second home to me. From the first time I turned up, Danny & the other members welcomed me into the community, & since then, I've been excited to attend as many sessions, camps or competitions at Craven as possible!
The culture that is promoted throughout the club makes me feel safe, respected & supported within a really fun & friendly environment. This makes me feel comfortable asking for help from any of our coaching team or any of my fellow members. I know that they will give me the time and opportunity to express myself & learn. The people I train with at Craven Judo Academy have become like family to me, and the growth opportunities are incredible. I've been able to start coaching young athletes at all levels and give back to the community in a way that I find so rewarding. I see it as a continuation of the promotion of this fantastic dojo culture that has been instilled by Danny and the past and present academy members and their families."
Abdul 27;
"My sessions at Craven judo academy have really made me realise that working hard really does matter. I’ve found that by working hard when practicing my techniques my judo has improved and this has made me more confident."
Thomas 9;
"At Craven Judo Academy, there is a tremendous ethos of supporting & respecting each other, I always look forward to heading down to club as it feels like extended family."
Tara 16;
"I’ve recently become qualified as a British Judo Level 1 Coach, it’s really important for me that I can give back to the next generation of Craven judoka and help them gain the passion & experiences I’ve been lucky enough to get from being involved with this club."
Evan 17;
"Our daughter Sophia started judo in October 2021 at Craven judo 11 years old after a PE lesson with Danny at school. Sophia fell in love with judo. As did we with the coach and the judo family at Craven. In just 18 months, the club has helped our daughter go from strength to strength and the benefits of the judo ethos and training are huge. It has helped build Sophia's confidence and teaches valuable life lessons such as resilience and courage, while developing true friendships and respect for each other."
Dawn & Alan
