Cedars Judo Club was started in 1963 as an evening class held in one of the rooms at the old ‘Cedars' house on Shilton Road in Barwell.  After several relocations due to the club out growing it’s venues it eventually ended up in the main sports hall at the William Bradford Community College in Earl Shilton. It’s now one of the largest clubs in the area with 200 square metres of mat area.

The Club Coaches put the club's success not just down to the hard work, enthusiasm and spirit put in by the club's members, but to the clubs main philosophy that training must be fun and enjoyable. “The more people we can get interested in sport and away from the TV and video games the better the chance of them leading a fit and healthy life.  Judo not only keeps you fit but teaches sportsmanship, discipline and respect".