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Benevolence
We help one another. The younger learn from the older; the older care for the younger. The club is family.
RuKa JUDO Dobřany
The way of gentleness begins within.
A judo club in the heart of the Pilsen region. Since 2017 we guide children, juniors, and adults along the path of Japanese tradition — discipline, respect, growth.
Philosophy
„Best use of energy"
Club values
Four pillars we stand on.
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Righteousness
We compete fairly. Victory and defeat carry equal weight — each teaches us something.
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Respect
We bow before our opponent and before the tatami. Respect for others begins with respect for oneself.
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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.
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Children 5–7
ages 5–7
Judo through play — falls, coordination, basic grips. First steps on the tatami.
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Children 8–12
ages 8–12
More technical throws supervised by certified coaches. Beginning of competitive level.
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Juniors 13–17
ages 13–17
Advanced technique, randori, preparation for regional and national tournaments.
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Adults 18+
18+
For beginners and advanced alike. Training twice a week, randori, conditioning.
More informationOUR HISTORY
Nine years of the way.
From self-defence courses at the Mother Centre to three national medals. Key milestones of RuKa JUDO.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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74 members by year-end
Karel Fojtík in a dedicated article in Dobřanské listy: 52 children + 22 adults. The first publicly disclosed membership number.
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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.
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Crossing 100 members
The club crosses the three-digit membership mark and earns roughly 48 medals per season at regional and district tournaments.
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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.
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Šimon Voller — Adler Cup Frankfurt
International Adler Cup in Frankfurt, 39 nations. Club representative in a European context.
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Filip Hančík — bronze at U18 Czech Championships, Brno
Bronze medal at the U18 Czech Championships in Brno, +90 kg category. The club's most significant national medal — proof that nine years of work translates into top-level results.
Achievements
Nine years on the tatami.
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For parents
Everything you need to know before the first training.
We've put together answers to the most common questions. If anything is missing, get in touch.
HIGHLIGHTS
Better seen than told.
Five most striking videos from the club archive — tournaments, training camps, dojo moments.
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Three-hour seminar with strength coach Gusta Červený.
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Šimon Voller — pure form. Highlight from a junior tournament.
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Working hard. A snapshot from a regular training session.
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Snapshot from the dojo — caption to be added by the coach.
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Training session — fundamentals of randori.
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.
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Město Dobřany
The club's home town.
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Plzeňský kraj
Regional sports support.
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Penny
Club partner.
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Comtes FHT
Club partner based in Dobřany.
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Mintech
Club partner.
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Baxa
Club partner.
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.