Frequently asked questions

No. Beginners are welcome at any session, and your first class is free. Just wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Just wear loose, comfortable clothing like a t-shirt and track pants. No gi is needed to start. Bring a water bottle, and note we train in bare feet, so no shoes are needed on the mat. Arrive about 10 minutes early so we can say hello and get you set up.

It depends on the age group. MonStars run 45 minutes, Juniors an hour, and Seniors an hour and a half.

Yes. Judo 4 Girls runs weekly and is open to all ages. Come along to it for your free trial, or to any class that suits your age.

Absolutely, and we encourage it. Parents are welcome to stay and watch the whole class.

Often, yes, especially for children. Little ones can be shy on their first night, and some do not step on the mat at all, so we are relaxed about letting them ease in over a couple of visits. Adults usually only need one, but we are happy to make exceptions.

Come along for a trial class first. Once you have trained with us, you can pick a plan and become a member, either through your member account or by asking a coach.

Casual training is paid per class. Foundation and Unlimited memberships are billed monthly by direct debit through Ezidebit.

Yes. Immediate family on the Unlimited plan pay a household rate: $165 a month for two people, $190 for three, and $200 for four or more.

Not for your first classes. Loose, comfortable clothes are fine to start. When you are ready, you will need a judo gi, which you can buy through the club shop, and we will help you get the right size.

Not at all. Competing is completely optional. Plenty of our members never compete and train purely for fitness, confidence and fun. If you or your child ever want to give it a go, we will support you.

You can start classes without it, but you will need it to grade, to enter official competitions, or to be covered by Judo Australia's insurance. Judo Queensland set their own annual fee, currently around $100 for juniors and $150 for adults, and we will help you register when you want it.

Grading fees are $25 for juniors and $40 for seniors. Gradings are by invitation only; you must be a Judo Queensland member and meet the RHS grading policy.

Yes. We ask for one month of notice. As we bill monthly, that usually just means you finish the month you are in and are not charged for the next.

Track pants and a t-shirt are fine to start. Once you join, you will need a judo gi — we can help you get one.

Our MonStars class starts at 4. Juniors run 9–14 and seniors 15+. There is a class for every age.