JUDO
Available at Neenah-Menasha YMCA. Judo is best described as a special martial art, derived from Ju-jitsu, with similarities to wrestling with its throws and pins. It is an Olympic sport, an art, a discipline, a recreation and fitness program, a means of self-defense, and a way of life.
Instructor Mehdi Mohammadian, is an 8th degree Black Belt, and member of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
JR. BEGINNERS/FAMILY JUDO (AGES 6-13)
This is the introductory class for individuals who wish to start a judo training program. This class runs for 75 minutes on Tuesdays. When a beginner participant is able to pass a skills test for their first advancement level, they will move on to the Jr. Advanced/Family Judo class on Thursdays. Anyone over the age of 13 must be a part of a family to sign up.
JR. ADVANCED/FAMILY JUDO (AGES 6-13)
This class is the next junior-level class for individuals who wish to continue to refine their judo skills. Participants must test out of the Beginner Class to participate. This class runs for 75 minutes on Thursdays. Anyone over the age of 13 must be a part of a family to sign up.
BEGINNER ADULT JUDO (13 YEARS AND OLDER)
This is the adult introductory class for individuals who wish to start a judo training program. This class runs for 90 minutes on Tuesdays. When a beginner participant is able to pass a skills test for their first advancement level, they will move on to the Advanced Adult Judo class.
ADVANCED ADULT JUDO (AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER)
This class is the next adult-level class for individuals who wish to continue to refine their judo skills. Participants must test out of the Beginner Class to participate. This class runs for 90 minutes on Thursdays.