Primary 4 classes and primary 2 have been very lucky to be given two Judo workshops.

Stuart and Callum, two Judo experts came into Gordon Primary to work with the children. First the children did warm ups, playing fun games. They did a frog run.

They were taught to bow to their opponent and to speak some Japanese.

They learnt some simple Judo moves, such as using your chest to hold down an opponent. Stuart and Callum showed them how to do a judo throw; some of the pupils even managed to throw Stuart and Callum!

To finish off they played exciting games of tug of war.

They were reminded that judo is a martial art that you need to be trained in, and not to try it out in the playground.

Fortunately they will have a chance to develop their Judo skills and judo classes will be starting at Gordon Primary after school in the new Year (organised by Mark Borzoni from Active sports).

Many P4 pupils are keen to learn judo and are really looking forward to the lessons starting.