Our Judo Club Story
Ni Bonchi Judo Club was founded by John Fairhall in 1981. The club is now more than he could have ever imagined.
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We welcomes ages 5 and up to join us for a fun and friendly experience. You can participate at a level where you are comfortable, whether that means doing it for fun or training to compete!
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Ni Bonchi is registered with Judo Australia (JA) which is incorporated with the International Judo Federation (IJF) and International Olympic Committee (IOC).
What is Judo?
Judo is a Japanese martial art and sport that uses technique and leverage to throw or immobilise an opponent. It is known as "the gentle way" and focuses on efficiency and minising effort. Judo techniques involve grappling, wrestling and throwing, with the goan of achieving a pin, submission or forcing the opponent to tap out.
Judo at Ni Bonchi
While our "What is Judo?" information is a formal description of Judo as a sport, at Ni Bonchi Judo Club we seek to work with you at your level whether that be for fun or to compete. We tailor your experience to you and strive to ensure a friendly, welcoming, fun and safe environment for all.
Integrity at Judo Australia and Ni Bonchi Judo Club
"Judo Australia is committed to creating a sport environment free of harm, discrimination, and misconduct". As a part of Judo Australia, Ni Bonchi Judo club is committed to keeping our club safe, we do this by aligning our practice with Judo Australia's Integrity Program as well as the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework.​
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For more information, see the Judo Australia website
Adaptive Judo - No Limits
Adaptive Judo aims to support people with diverse and special needs to participate and/or compete in Judo. At Ni Bonchi, we believe anyone including those with intellectual disabilities and other special needs can learn judo. We support people from all backgrounds by following the Judo Australia Adaptive Judo program.
For more information, speak with Ni Bonchi or see the Judo Australia website
JUDO AUSTRALIA
MEET OUR STAFF
John Fairhall
Founder and 3rd Dan
Andrew "Shorty" Fairhall
1st Dan
Ian Little
1st Dan
All of our instructors are certified with Judo Australia, hold a Working with Vulnerable People card and are First Aid trained to ensure safe and appropriate training for all members.
David Eichner
1st Dan