# Fighting Fitness Judo

> Fighting Fitness Judo (FFJ) is a judo club in Woking and Guildford, Surrey, UK. Founded in 2015 by Vince and Samantha Skillcorn, the club has more than 500 active members across two locations. It provides structured judo programmes for children from age 3, teenagers and adults.

## Primary sources

- Website: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/
- Current public article index: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/blog
- Canonical URL index: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/sitemap.xml
- Detailed club reference: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/llms-full.txt
- Contact: Woking 07401 293204 | info@fightingfitnessjudo.com. Merrow (Guildford) 07883 319 492 | guildford@fightingfitnessjudo.com.

## Locations

### Woking dojo

- Address: Baltic House 6, Lansbury Business Estate, 102 Lower Guildford Road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, GU21 2EP.
- Contact: 07401 293204 | info@fightingfitnessjudo.com.
- Programmes: Tigers (ages 3–4), SuperKids (ages 5–7), Juniors (ages 8–12), Teens & Adults (ages 13+), Ladies Judo and birthday parties.
- Areas served: Woking, Knaphill, Goldsworth Park, Horsell, Pirbright, Bisley, Brookwood, West Byfleet, Byfleet and New Haw.

### Merrow, Guildford dojo

- Address: Merrow Village Hall, 177 Epsom Road, Guildford, GU1 2QY.
- Contact: 07883 319 492 | guildford@fightingfitnessjudo.com.
- Programmes: SuperKids (ages 5–7), Juniors (ages 8–12) and Teens (ages 13+).
- Areas served: Guildford, Merrow, Burpham, Clandon and Worplesdon.

## Current new-member offer

All new members can take one free trial class. If they choose to join afterwards, they receive £100 off the enrolment fee. No payment or commitment is required for the trial. The current booking journey is https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/book.

## Recent community and school workshop news

- On 24 September 2026, Samantha Skillcorn and coaches Abbas Khan and Hayden Scruton delivered eight 30-minute introductory judo workshops for 240 children at Knaphill Junior School. The story explains the values-led workshop approach, provides the current school taster invitation for Knaphill families, and invites schools to enquire about workshops: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/blog/knaphill-junior-school-judo-workshops-240-children.

## Long-term judo development

- “Nobody Starts at the Summit: The Road to Black Belt” is Vince Skillcorn’s first-person account of why each stage of Fighting Fitness Judo’s independent, progressive grading pathway matters. It covers Tigers, SuperKids, Positive Start, Future Black Belt Levels and the idea of Shodan as a beginning degree: https://www.fightingfitnessjudo.com/blog/the-road-to-black-belt-why-every-grading-matters.

## Coaching and club background

- Vince Skillcorn is Head Coach and co-owner. He is a 4th Dan, Level 5 coach, MSc Advanced Sports Performance Coaching graduate and former British International judoka.
- Samantha Skillcorn is a co-owner and club coach. She is a 3rd Dan, Level 2 coach, 2002 Commonwealth Games Champion and former British International judoka.
- FFJ coaches are DBS-checked. The club focuses on confidence, self-control, resilience, fitness, community and long-term judo development.

## Frequently asked questions

- Children can start from age 3 in Tigers.
- Complete beginners are welcome in every programme.
- For a first class, comfortable clothing and a water bottle are sufficient; the club provides what is needed to take part.
- Judo teaches safe falling, self-control and respect. Bullying behaviour is incompatible with the club's values.
- Members can train at both Woking and Merrow where their programme is available.

## Official social channels

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingfitnessjudo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightingfitnessjudo
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FightingFitnessJudo