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Goshin Jitsu Thursday

Posted on October 6, 2024

Last Thursday gave us a chance to practice the defences against unarmed attack from the Goshin Jitsu, the kata of modern self defence techniques. Kata is an element of judo that is growing in popularity in the UK and clearly shows the sport’s martial roots and self defence applications.

Thursday night numbers for our second session however have remained low since we started back from the summer break. We know that our regular attendees will be away this Thursday (10 October), please can you let Kev know on Tuesday if you will be attending so that we can determine if the session is viable. The session is open to all adult players and older juniors.

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Classes restart this Thursday!

Posted on September 1, 2024

Thank you all those who supported our summer Saturday sessions – we held our last session yesterday.

Evening sessions will resume from this Thursday (5th September).

Before coming back on the mat, check –

  • is your BJA membership in date? New memberships can be purchased online. (Can you find your licence?)
  • does your judogi need washing? (Do you know where you left it, and your zori after the last session you attended!).
  • are your nails short and clean before stepping back on the mat.

Looking forward to seeing you all again on Thursday.

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New term, new venue for Hampshire Squad

Posted on August 22, 2024

The date and venue for the next Hampshire squad session has been announced.

The squad will next meet on Sunday 1st September, for a two hour session starting at 1000.The session is open to all Hampshire registered judoka, and will be held at:
The Dojo
Test Valley School
Roman Road, Stockbridge SO20 6HA

A £5.00 mat fee will apply.

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A wet Saturday looms – come to Judo!

Posted on August 22, 2024

The forecast is wet for Saturday morning – so why not come and join us on the mat?

Our Saturday session runs from 1000-1130 and is open to adults and juniors. The regular £5 mat fee applies.

Sessions will run this Saturday (24th) and Saturday 31st, before our regular evening sessions recommence from Thursday 5th September.

See you on the mat!

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Saturday morning sessions continue this weekend

Posted on July 30, 2024

Don’t forget, we have Saturday morning judo sessions running throughout the summer, 1000-1130 in the main hall, which are open to all.

Normal mat fees apply.

Evening sessions will resume from Thursday 5th September.

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Brown belt for Tom!

Posted on July 30, 2024

In our final session before summer break, Tom McMaster passed his examination for 1st kyu – well done Tom!

Violet Roberts also passed her exam for 3rd sho – congratulations Violet.

All grads have been registered with British Judo.

Remember, if you want to grade you must have a full BJA licence. Who knows, one day you could end up in the Olympics!

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New grades mark end of term

Posted on July 22, 2024

Congratulations to David Howes and Rob Wilkinson, who both passed their surprise examination for 6th kyu.

Grade details have been sent to the BJA.

Don’t forget, if you wish to grade – you must have an in date, FULL membership of the British Judo Association.

All practising players should have a recreational membership as a minimum.

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Saturday Judo is GO!

Posted on July 20, 2024

Summer Saturday morning Judo has been approved by the school. Sessions will commence from Saturday 27 July and run through to the end of the summer holidays.

Sessions will be in the MAIN hall, as currently, as hoped for maintenance work has not been confirmed.

Classes will run from 1000 – 1130, and are open to all (junior and adult). Regular mat fee will apply. Prepayment for sessions you are planning to attend is preferred and can be made at the club on Tuesday or via transfer to the Club’s bank account – details will be available Tuesday. Unbooked players will be able to pay on the day.

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Sign up now for summer Saturdays!

Posted on July 14, 2024

We have the possibility to run Saturday morning sessions over the school summer holidays. Sessions will be run in the SMALL hall, with a reduced mat area (as we have to move the mats from one hall to the other!!)

Sessions will be open to both adults and juniors, but will only run if we reach a minimum number of players. To secure your place and guarantee the sessions run, please register your interest. Payment will be required in advance.

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July Judo programme

Posted on July 5, 2024

Hard to believe, but we are coming to the end of another term and summer break is fast approaching.

The final dates for Judo this term are as follows:

  • Tuesday 9th – Judo as normal
  • Thursday 11th – Judo as normal
  • Tuesday 16th – Judo as normal
  • Thursday 18th – NO JUDO (school show)
  • Tuesday 23rd – Judo as normal.

Evening sessions will then finish, recommencing in September when school reopens.

We are hopeful of running Saturday sessions in the SMALL Hall – negotiations currently underway with school and these will be very much dependent upon support. We need a minimum number of people to attend, and will ask people to prebook and pay in advance. More details to follow.

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