Neil Adams MBE 9th Dan Masterclass

Judo Seminar with Neil Adams MBE – 9th Dan

Gripping Strategies & Competition Preparation

Train with one of the greatest judoka of all time.

Join us for an exclusive judo seminar with Neil Adams MBE, 9th Dan, focusing on effective gripping strategies and the tactical preparation required to successfully throw your opponent in competition.

Drawing on decades of world-class competitive and coaching experience, Neil will break down how gripping decisions directly influence posture, balance, movement, and attacking opportunity at the highest level of judo.

Seminar Focus

• 🤝 Dominant gripping strategies for modern competitive judo

• ⚖️ Understanding grip fighting as a tactical battle

• 🎯 Creating the right conditions to throw — posture, balance, and movement

• 🔁 Linking gripping, movement, and attack into a coherent competition strategy

• 🥋 Practical application suitable for competitive judoka and coaches

This session goes beyond techniques, exploring the thinking, preparation, and decision-making that underpin successful throwing in competition.

Who Should Attend?

• Competitive judoka

• Performance-focused coaches

• Those preparing for competition at any level

• Judoka looking to improve their gripping confidence and tactical awareness

About the Coach

Neil Adams MBE is a 9th Dan, double World Champion, Olympic silver medallist, and one of the most influential figures in the history of judo. An ambassador for the JudoScotland Kaizen Academy and renowned globally for his technical knowledge, clarity of teaching, and understanding of competitive judo, Neil continues to shape generations of judoka and coaches.

Learn from the best.
 Refine your grips.
  Prepare to throw with purpose.

👉 Limited spaces available – early booking recommended.