Please note that SENIOR training night on TUESDAY nights are CANCELLED until further notice , this affects seniors only , junior training continues as usual. 

SENIOR TRAINING ON THURSDAY NIGHT 8:00pm – 9:30 pm will continue as usual

Adam Dobbinson represented 3K’s at the British U-20 Trials at EIS Sheffield on 10th January . Adam competed at U-90 kgs for the first time in a very competitive group containing many GB Squad players. As expected the standard was very high . His first bout was against the current England number 2 and despite his efforts he was thrown for ippon. Due to the system on the day Adam progressed to the repecharge and competed against experienced GB player Mark Boyes , the bout was a fierce fight with Adam a wazari down following a good attack by Boyes and despite efforts in newaza he just could not break through . With a few seconds of time left Adam went for broke but was caught for a good ippon seionage to end the contest , Boyes went on to win the bronze medal. Adam was obviously disappointed but gave a good account of himself in a very tough tournament. Well done Adam !

3k’s Judokas Steve Varndell and Stuart Anderson competed at the Rod Lane Annual Tournament in the novice to 3rd Kyu U-66 and Over 81kgs respectively. Steve in only his second tournament fought well on the day and was rewarded with a bronze medal in his catergory. Stuart,  in his first ever competitive event was progressing well having won his first 2 fights only to lose out to a disqualification , bringing his competition to a premature end. Coach Rob Holden was pleased with both players efforts on the day and the finer points of contest rules will be subject to much discussion in the coming weeks ! Well done to Steve and Stuart, it’s good to see our newer players starting their competitive experience.

Just to let you know that the last Tuesday night judo class will be 9th December 2008. After this there will be the Christmas party on Wednesday 17th December 2008 from 7pm – 9pm, prizes for best fancy dress. All Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday players are welcome and they can bring a friend. Cost is £2 per head for everyone.

Christmas holidays will begin after Thursday night class on the 18th December 2008.
All classes resume from Monday 5th January 2009

http://www.coachingjudo.com/ This site has been created to help judo coaches make their coaching more imaginative and more scientifically based.

Advanced Apprenticeship In Sporting Excellence – JUDO This is a blog by Dave Elmore in order to highlight the Advanced Apprenticeship In Sporting Excellence for Judo.

BJA Kyu Grading Syllabus The new grading system explained, correct as of 1st April 2008
New Junior Mon Technical Grading Syllabus Junior grading has changed, read the new system

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