Why Is Judo So Expensive

Thenarrator on 09/01/2016 - 00:13
Last edited 09/01/2016 - 00:14

Anyone here play Judo. Im from syd south metro area and it just seems like its impossible to find a place to learn judo without forking out a grand..

All the places require you to join

"Judo NSW" = $130/yr (and it gives you accreditation or whatever so you can play at the olympics etc.)
Actual lesson fees = $25 a lesson (approx.)
Judo Club fee / Venue fee (eg PCYC) = $440/yr
Uniform = $150 bucks

I mean i only want to play casually, learn some techniques and increase fitness. Dont need all that olympics crap or uniform or be recognised for my belts. I dont need any belts to show how good or bad i am… whys it so hard to find a place that you pay $25 a lesson and thats it?

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  • whooah1979 on 09/01/2016 - 00:27
    +1

    Anyone here play Judo.
    judo isn't something you can play.

    where in sydney are you from? try looking for a pcyc or other community centres close to home or work that conducts judo classes. some universities also have classes.

    • Thenarrator on 09/01/2016 - 00:33

      Yes i searched for PCYC sutherland and those are the prices above. And this one (http://www.scjja.com/rates.aspx) is even more outrageous.. $1,750 a year + $130 Judo NSW + $150 Uniform.. thats 2 grand .. sigh

      • whooah1979 on 09/01/2016 - 00:34
        +1

        judo is a contact sport. finding a dojo that is member of jfa is for your own benefit. the last thing you want is to be trained by a backyard wannabie sensei with no public liability insurance.

        • Thenarrator on 09/01/2016 - 00:51

          So if i break my bones during Judo, my instructor who has bought insurance will have me covered with my hospital bill?

        • Settero on 09/01/2016 - 01:19
          +1

          @Thenarrator:

          no.
          Public Liability insurance is your protection if you are found to be legally responsible for personal injury to a third party or damage to their property.

          it just means you are more likely to be in a safe environment when training.

        • Thenarrator on 09/01/2016 - 09:31

          @Settero:

          er, its the same thing..If instructor is found legally responsible for my personal injury, it protects instructor by covering my hospital bill..

        • donga100 on 09/01/2016 - 10:34
          +1

          @Thenarrator: It also means if you break another students bones you are covered by the insurance instead of being sued for the medical costs.

        • Thenarrator on 09/01/2016 - 11:06

          @donga100: really… so its like instructor bought insurance for my actions? would instructor be incentivised to lodge claim when i break someones bones knowing that I'm not aware of being covered by insurance and his premiums would increase if he lodges?

        • donga100 on 09/01/2016 - 12:24

          @Thenarrator: Yes, they would claim because it is their responsibility to have the insurance. If you were sued your lawyer would pursue it with the instructor anyway so it would make sense for them to avoid this hassle.

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