Home

Kids Judo

Kids Judo Class Schedule

Open Mat
Wed 09/08/10 (8:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Youth Judo
Fri 09/10/10 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)
Open Mat
Sat 09/11/10 (11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Open Mat
Mon 09/13/10 (8:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
Youth Judo
Tue 09/14/10 (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)

Kids Judo at FightWorks

Judo meaning "gentle way", is a modern Japanese martial art and combat sport, that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. One of its most prominent features is where the object is to either throw, trip, or take one's opponent to the ground. The goal can then be to immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force the opponent to submit. Our children’s program focuses on learning great techniques but also having fun. The kids get great exercise, meet new friends, and learn discipline and respect in a safe and clean environment.

Kids Judo Instructor

Christine Karl

Head Children’s Judo Coach

One of the most qualified Judo instructors in the Capital Region, Chris joins FightWorks as the head coach of our junior program. She brings a highly developed background in sports science and judo education. Chris was born in Vienna, Austria and received Masters’ Degrees in Sports Science, Sports Psychology and Sports Journalism in Saltzburg. At 19 years old, Chris was selected as a member of the Austrian National Team, where she competed successfully for 15 years, winning national and international titles, and medaling at World Cup events. While still a competitor, Chris earned her trainer’s license and has been teaching and coaching youth of all ages and skill levels for more than 15 years.

Chris was elected to the position of Education Director for the Austrian Judo Federation in 1996 and held the position until 2008 when she decided to leave Austria and move to Virginia to continue her studies and work towards her PhD. Throughout her judo career Chris has been fortunate to have visited and trained at various judo schools in France, Croatia and Sweden, as well as the world famous Tsukuba and Tokai Universities in Japan. The great commitment that Chris has continually demonstrated makes her a uniquely gifted judoka and coach.