Held at Samurai Judo Club on Sunday 19th July 2009, 3K’s again had several pairs competing in three disciplines: Nage No Kata, Katame No Kata and Ju No Kata. a last minute withdrawal will mean it is the first Rebecca and Charlotte have competed together.
Kim and Abigail will also demonstrate Nage No Kata along with Rebecca and Charlotte. Jasmine and Charlotte will perform Katame No Kata and finally Kim and Abiagail will be up against Rebecca and Jasmine in Ju No Kata.

Congratulations to Jack Webb on acheiving the necessary points to qualify for his 3rd Dan. Jack fought in a group of four consisting of a 3rd Dan and two other 2nd Dans, both with a significant weight advantage. Jack fought impressively to win all his fights, using his speed.

The NRC, National Refeerees Commission have finally confirmed Rebecca G accrediation as a  Grade 3 junior referee. So congratulations to her also.

3k’s Judoka Adam Dobbinson has been selected for  a prestigious award by Walsall College where he was named Sports apprentice of the Year at a recent awards ceremony.  The award was for his hard work for BTEC Level 3 in Sports Coaching during the past College year.  Adam is also on the Advanced Apprenticeship for Sporting Excellence- Judo ( AASE) at the University of Wolverhampton which is combined with his academic studies and is the first course of its kind to be delivered at the University . 

Adam suffered a serious shoulder injury in February at the Midland Area under 20’s tournament. He has used his recovery period to fully concentrate on the BTEC modules and also the Judo NVQ level 3 and as well as maintaining a very high fitness standard off the judo mat, he has also obtained distinction level in many subjects. Adam was selected from numerous other students and sports with a much higher profile than Judo – this is excellent news for the AASE group  , the 3K’s and of course Adam who was delighted with his award. Well done Adam !!!!