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RuKa JUDO Dobřany

The way of gentleness begins within.

A judo club in the heart of the Pilsen region. Since 2017 we guide pre-schoolers, youth, and adults along the path of Japanese tradition — falls, coordination, respect, and growth. We welcome children from age 5.

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Philosophy

„Best use of energy"

— Jigoro Kano 1860–1938 · Founder of judo

Club values

Four pillars we stand on.

Jin

01

Benevolence

We help one another. The younger learn from the older; the older care for the younger. The club is family.

Gi

02

Righteousness

We compete fairly. Victory and defeat carry equal weight — each teaches us something.

Rei

03

Respect

We bow before our opponent and before the tatami. Respect for others begins with respect for oneself.

Dō

04

The Way

Judo is not a destination — it is a way. Each training is a step, regardless of age, belt, or medals.

Groups

For every age and level.

Choose a group based on the child's age. If unsure, reach out — we'll gladly help.

01

Tigers

ages 5–6 · pre-school

Judo through play for the youngest. Falls, coordination, first grips. We focus on pre-school children and first-graders — from September 2026 the option to train twice a week.

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02

Youth

ages 7–11

Transition from play to technique. Fundamental throws, holds, competition rules. Those who want, go to their first tournaments.

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03

Juniors & adults

12+

Advanced technique, full-pace randori, preparation for regional and national tournaments. A combined group for juniors from age 12 and adults — judo has no upper age limit.

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OUR HISTORY

Nine years of the way.

From self-defence courses at the Mother Centre to three national medals. Key milestones of RuKa JUDO.

  1. Karel teaches self-defence at MC Budulínek

    Before the club existed, Karel Fojtík ran self-defence courses at the Budulínek Mother Centre in Dobřany — for children and adults. The first regular judo-related activity of Karel in Dobřany.

  2. Krpálek's Rio gold — inspiration

    Lukáš Krpálek's Olympic gold in Rio sparked a wave of interest in judo — a sport nobody in Dobřany had been doing systematically. Karel, together with Pavla Adamcová and Rudolf Kortus, decided to start the club.

  3. RuKa JUDO z.s. is registered

    The Regional Court in Pilsen registers the association under file no. L 7986. The board: Pavla Adamcová (chair), Karel Fojtík + Rudolf Kortus (members). The name „RuKa" combines Rudolf + Karel.

  4. 74 members by year-end

    Karel Fojtík in a dedicated article in Dobřanské listy: 52 children + 22 adults. The first publicly disclosed membership number.

  5. Move to a permanent dojo

    Sokolovská 1010, opposite Káčko cinema. End of borrowing gyms around town. Our own tatami, our own rhythm, our own place.

  6. Crossing 100 members

    The club crosses the three-digit membership mark and earns roughly 48 medals per season at regional and district tournaments.

  7. Filip Hančík + Šimon Voller — Czech U18 championships

    Both club representatives bring home medals from the Czech Championships for younger and older youth in Jablonec nad Nisou. The club establishes itself on the national stage.

  8. Šimon Voller — Adler Cup Frankfurt

    International Adler Cup in Frankfurt, 39 nations. Club representative in a European context.

  9. Town of Dobřany honors Karel Fojtík

    In the 2023 summer double issue of Dobřanské listy, the town of Dobřany honors Karel Fojtík „for successful coaching" among the town's outstanding sports representatives of the 2022/2023 season. Public recognition of six years of club work.

  10. Filip Hančík — bronze at U18 Czech Championships, Brno

    Bronze medal at the U18 Czech Championships in Brno. The club's most significant national medal — proof that seven years of work translates into top-level results. The 2024 season also includes 3rd place at the Pohár nadějí Prostějov U-18 and 5th at the Czech Cup Ostrava JUDO Open (1300 competitors from 9 nations).

Achievements

Nine years on the tatami.

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For parents

We focus on pre-schoolers. Start with us early.

We accept the youngest judoka from age 5. Monday and Wednesday from 5 PM in the Tigers group — playful form, falls, coordination. We've put together answers to the most common parent questions; if anything is missing, get in touch.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Better seen than told.

Five most striking videos from the club archive — tournaments, training camps, dojo moments.

Thank you to our partners.

Nine years would not have been possible without them. The Town of Dobřany, the Pilsen Region, and local companies support us materially, financially, and personally — and we are grateful.

Club patrons

Club partners

Would you like to support RuKa JUDO? Email us at info@rukajudo.cz — we agree on a concrete partnership, never on banner advertising.

Step on the tatami

Come to a training. No form. No commitment.

The first two trainings are free. If you enjoy it, fill in the online registration.

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