Project Rugby

Rugby Judo is an unique and innovative approach to rugby skills training. The combination of the ‘gentlemen's game' of rugby with the ‘gentle art’ of judo enables rugby players to gain new combative and defensive competence's in the safe and effective environment of a dojo . 

4 Core benefits

• Maximum efficiency least effort  -  players are able to manoeuvre bigger stronger players by making use of the bigger and stronger player’s power and momentum to gain the advantage.  
• Balance and weight transfer are important for a tackled player to create extra time to offload the ball to a teammate.  
• Grappling / groundwork aspect in judo also increases upper body strength and is advantageous in enhancing “fighting for the ball” skills.  
• Teaches are falling as core skills which goes a long way in minimizing the risks of injury on the Rugby field.

England Rugby Team - introducing judo to England Rugby squad 

 Working with England Rugby - British Judo