Judo Club

What Judo Club does

Judo-Club Limburg 1952 e.V. is a registered German nonprofit sports association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1952, operating from Limburg in the Hesse region. It delivers in-person martial arts training across five to six disciplines — Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Budo-Kids (ages 4–6), Kickbox-Aerobic, Modern Arnis, and historically Pekiti Kali — at three public school sports halls (Albert-Schweitzer-Schule, Goetheschule, Kreissporthalle). The club uniquely claims to be the only Ju-Jutsu provider in the surrounding area, and its coaching staff holds Dan-grade certifications (up to 7th Dan) with documented production of Bundeskader athletes and European/World Championship participation in Ju-Jutsu Fighting.

The offering spans pre-school movement education through adult self-defense and competitive sport preparation, with belt progressions (Gürtelprüfungen) administered under the Hessischer Ju-Jutsu Verband and Hessischer Judo Verband. The business model is subscription-recurring membership dues billed annually via SEPA direct debit (€126/year adults, €96/year youth, €27.60/year passive members, plus a one-time €15 joining fee and tiered belt exam fees), with a family discount that makes the third household member free. Distribution is direct-to-consumer exclusively through physical training sessions, supported by a simple web presence, a Twitter/X account (@JCLimburg), and community word-of-mouth.

Revenue is supplemented by a small self-defense DVD series produced by senior instructors and retailed via budo-filme.de, a ju-sports.de merchandise storefront, twice-yearly hosted tournaments, and an EU co-financed 2026 trainer exchange with Kin Su Dojo in Malta. Governance is volunteer-led, with a board that includes 1st Chairwoman Hilka Verhoeven and 2nd Chairman/Treasurer Marcus Bellinger. The club carries Gütesiegel quality seals and a DOSB (German Olympic Sports Confederation) affiliation, signaling alignment with the national sports federation framework.

Name

Judo Club

Legal name

Judo-Club Limburg 1952 e.V.

Website

https://judo-club-limburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Judo-Club Limburg 1952 e.V. is a German nonprofit sports club founded in 1952 that delivers in-person martial arts training across Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Budo-Kids, Kickbox-Aerobic, and Modern Arnis to children, youth, and adults in the Limburg region, financed through annual membership dues and tournament hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Martial Arts Training Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Grappling & Submission Arts Training (Judo, BJJ, Wrestling) (HSADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Combat Sports Gyms & Dojos (MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, Martial Arts) (MPAKAJAG), Kids & Youth Martial Arts Programs (HSADADAG), Boxing & Kickboxing Fitness Classes (HSADABAF), Weapons & Historical Martial Arts Training (Kobudo, FMA, HEMA) (HSADADAF)

Keywords

• Martial arts training
• Judo instruction
• Self-defense classes
• Youth sports programs
• Fitness kickboxing

Headquarters

HQ city

Limburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees billed via SEPA direct debit. Tiered pricing based on age group (adults, children/youth, passive members). One-time registration fee for new members. Family discount: third family member joins free of charge.
2. Belt Examination Fees: Fees collected for belt/graduation examinations (Gürtelprüfungen) across Judo and Ju-Jutsu disciplines. Regular examination cycles held throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Judo-Club Limburg 1952 e.V. is a nonprofit martial arts sports club offering in-person training across six disciplines—Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Budo-Kids (ages 4–6), Kickbox-Aerobic, Modern Arnis, and Pekiti Kali (18+)—delivered at three local school sports halls in Limburg, Germany. The club provides recreational, self-defense, fitness, and competition pathways for children, youth, and adults, supplemented by belt examination services and a self-defense DVD series.

Product overview

Judo-Club Limburg 1952 e.V. is a martial arts sports club offering a comprehensive portfolio of six distinct martial arts programs: Judo, Ju-Jutsu, Budo-Kids (for young children), Kickbox-Aerobic, Modern Arnis, and Pekiti Kali. The club provides training for all age groups from children age 4 through adults, with programs ranging from recreational fitness to competitive sports preparation. The club also produces and sells educational DVD content on self-defense techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Judo Training Traditional Japanese martial art training based on the principles of Kano Jigoro, focusing on throwing techniques, grappling, and pins. Available for children from age 6, youth, and adults, including competition preparation pathways.
• Ju-Jutsu Training Modern self-defense system combining elements from Judo, Karate, and other martial arts. The club offers children's training, adult recreation, and competitive fighting training, with athletes having reached the national team level (Bundeskader).
• Budo-Kids Specialized martial arts program for children aged 4–6 years focusing on basic movement skills, simple techniques from Judo and Ju-Jutsu, safe falling, and danger recognition. Includes violence prevention training certified by the German Ju-Jutsu Association.
• Kickbox-Aerobic Fitness program combining kickboxing techniques with aerobic elements set to music, training cardiovascular endurance, coordination, and flexibility with no age restrictions.
• Modern Arnis

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple Hessian championships, West German championships, and German national championship placements in Ju-Jutsu and Judo. Athletes have qualified for European and World Championships.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kin Su Dojo (Malta)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Professional exchange program for 2026 involving trainers from Judo-Club Limburg traveling to Malta for sports and organization expertise sharing with Kin Su Dojo. Funded by the European Union as a cross-border sports development initiative.
• Stadtjugendpflege LimburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative youth training sessions held jointly with the municipal youth welfare office. Joint event on July 30, 2019 brought 24 youth participants to try Ju-Jutsu at the club.
• Hessischer Ju-Jutsu Verband (HJJV)coreOthersRegional governing body for Ju-Jutsu. Club participates in Hessian championships, training events, and benefits from examiner certifications for belt examinations. Hosted Hessian Individual Championships in 2009.
• Hessischer Judo VerbandcoreOthersRegional governing body for Judo. Club participates in Hessian Judo championships and training events under this federation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kieser Training GmbH: Germany-wide specialized strength-training chain. Competes for the adult fitness customer in Limburg's catchment, though without a martial arts curriculum; relevant as a substitute fitness option rather than a direct discipline competitor.
• McFit GmbH: Germany's largest low-cost fitness chain with hundreds of locations nationwide. Competes for the same fitness-oriented adult customer wallet as Limburg's Kickbox-Aerobic and recreational Ju-Jutsu offerings, though without the traditional martial arts curriculum.
• Fitness First Germany: Premium fitness chain operating clubs across Germany. Overlaps with the Limburg club for adult members seeking structured fitness programming, including group classes that compete with Kickbox-Aerobic.

Direct peers

• SV Motor Babelsberg e.V. German multi-sport club with a Judo section producing competitive athletes. Comparable in structure (e.V.), training philosophy, and reliance on regional federation affiliation for competition pathways.
• PSV Olympia Berlin e.V. Berlin-based multi-sport club with a strong Judo and Ju-Jutsu tradition and competitive athletes at national level. Directly comparable to Judo-Club Limburg in nonprofit e.V. structure, multi-discipline martial arts portfolio, and tournament participation.
• Budokan Kampfkunstschule: Network of German martial arts schools offering Judo, Ju-Jutsu, and traditional Budo disciplines with comparable age-group programming and belt progression. Direct competitor for the same customer segments in other German regions.
• TSV 1860 München e.V. Large German multi-sport club (eingetragener Verein) with a well-established Judo/Ju-Jutsu section, volunteer governance, and competitive athlete pipeline. Closely comparable to Limburg in structure, governance model, and member-led operating approach.
• SV 1845 Esslingen e.V. Long-established German sports club (eingetragener Verein) offering Judo and other martial arts alongside team sports. Comparable in nonprofit governance, broad discipline portfolio, and reliance on volunteer coaching staff.

Others

• Hessischer Judo-Verband (HJV): Regional Judo federation for Hesse. Already a core partner of Judo-Club Limburg, hosting Hessian championships in which the club participates; acts as governing/coordination layer rather than direct competitor.
• Deutscher Judo-Bund (DJB): National governing body for Judo in Germany. Not a direct competitor, but the federation under which Judo-Club Limburg competes and whose championships the club's athletes enter.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JCLimburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/judo-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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