Middlesbrough Judo Club ETDC (England Talent Development Centre)

ETDC: Igniting the fire within judo athletes to reach new heights."

The ETDCs are local regional hubs that focus on building technical and physical capability through randori (乱取りis a term used in Japanese martial arts to describe free-style practice or sparring).

The aim is to provide fighters with the opportunity to fight quality randori partners on a regular basis close to home, reducing costs and travel whilst building the number of competitive fighters in the region.

Shaping the future of judo with dedication, skill, and determination.


Middlesbrough Judo Club, Bishops Stortford Judokwai, the University of Wolverhampton, Bath University, Core Judo and the North West area have all been selected as part of the initial cohort.

Wednesdays – 19:30 – 21:00

Friendly Supportive Environment

At Middlesbrough Judo Club, our primary goal is to foster an environment that facilitates the development of judo players. We are proud to have been selected by the British Judo Association as an English Talent Development Centre (ETDC), which signifies our commitment to building technical and physical capability among our members. As an ETDC, we provide our fighters with the valuable opportunity to engage in quality randori (free-style practice or sparring) with skilled partners on a regular basis, right here in our local region. This not only reduces costs and travel for our members but also helps us cultivate a strong cohort of competitive fighters in our area. We are dedicated to supporting the growth and advancement of judo practitioners, ensuring they have the resources and guidance needed to thrive in their judo journeys.