Kazoku judo club, now Academy is a local community club established in 2011 by international judo coach Eva Minarikova and 12th of October 2023 as Academy.

Since then, Sensei Eva has built a strong and competitive judo club and visited various competitions, seminars and courses nationally and internationally with her members. The membership has grown from 5 members to an amazing 126 members over the last few years! Kazoku judo club offers classes for all age groups, starting from age 3. Parents and adults will find their place in our community too. We are very popular with family classes as more members from the same household train together. Head coach, Eva, offers various pathways of development, such as becoming a competitive athlete, referee, coach or just simply enjoying judo as a hobby.

Everyone is welcomed here at Kazoku Academy, including people with disabilities. Eva has a wide area of expertise teaching visually impaired people, deaf people and people with various physical and mental impairments. Not just adults, but also teenagers are keen to become coaches which is encouraged! Kazoku Academy has so far 1 level 4 UKCC coach (sensei), 2 level 2UKCC coaches, 1 level 1 UKCC coach. Members will find a way to become officials such as referee, timekeeper, table official or even first aider. Come, join us and find your own pathway through our club development.