Judo Link is an international judo club with affiliates around the world to promote the martial art and sport of judo, linking people and culture through a shared passion of self-improvement through practicing judo. We offer traditional judo with a balanced throwing and ground fighting, we are particularly known for our strength in specialized judo ground fighting skills.

Founded in 2015 as the first judo program at an US military base in Europe at the U. S. Navy base in Gricignano d'Aversa (Caserta province), we offer one of the best and most comprehensive judo programs in Campania, Italy at two locations: our main judo school in Caserta center and the U. S. Navy base in Gricignano. Whether you are a local civilian or someone from the American military and government community, we have a place for you to do judo.

Judo Link Caserta main school located in the city center

We are the most international judo school in southern Italy! It is the only bi-lingual judo school offering Italian and English instruction in southern Italy. The Judo Link club is founded by our tri-lingual head instructor Lincoln Han, the only American athlete who has trained judo full-time in Italy, and the highest level certified International Judo Federation coach. Contact us to try a judo class!

Often when someone hears judo, the first thing comes in mind is either a "judo chop" or "throws". In reality, while the competitive aspect of judo is often highlighted by spectacular throws, it is much more than that. In sport judo, there are no "chops". While mainly a grappling martial art that has an emphasis on balanced standing (throws) and ground (pins, joint locks and strangles) , it also has some striking component in its self-defense forms (kata). Furthermore, it is a philosophy; a physical and mental educational system, and for many a lifestyle.

Judo means different things to different people. People do judo for various reasons: sport, self-defense, fitness, lose weight, relieve stress, etc. Judo is a very comprehensive physical activity and regardless of your primary goal, you will likely find judo-related training suitable to achieve that. It is a suitable sport activity for people of all ages, especially children as it helps to develop coordination, balance, reaction speed, spatial awareness and most importantly - self-confidence, respect and self-discipline.

For adults who want to begin judo, it is not too late as there are many people who began judo in adulthood. It is a great way to get fit and learn self-defense. It is also fun! When it comes to free sparring and competition, we do both classical and current international rules (that means we teach all Kodokan Judo techniques). Our head instructor is an experienced player and competitor who competed under many ruleset changes since 2000 and can teach you to play well under any rules using the appropriate techniques and tactics.

(Above) A triangle (sankaku jime) hold and strangle at the 2010 Belgian Open tournament. (Background) A Japanese player counters his Kazakh opponent with a pick-up throw (te-guruma) at the 2011 World Judo Championships in Paris.