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.
Put your hands up if you recognise this referee spotted undergoing her practical exam at the Southern Area Development Competition! (Pleased to say she passed).
Referees are a vital part of any sport, keeping the action moving, keeping players safe and awarding points and penalties as required.
Undertaking a refereeing course is a great way to learn the rules, that will help you as a competitor, and gives you a chance to give something back to Judo
Andy Farmer and Matt Burrows both medalled in the recent Royal Navy Championships – well done guys!
Harry Webb and Kristian Pochev competed in last weekend’s Southern Area Development event, both returning with bronze medals.
Kristian Pochev entered the Gladiator judo competition in Bulgaria, coming home with a bronze medal for 3rd place – Congratulations!
Competitions are available closed to home – check out the Southern Area and British Judo calendars for forthcoming events.
Congratulations to Connor McCormack who successfully attempted his grading exam for 5th mon.
Congratulations to the following players, who have successfully graded:
Please talk to us if you wish to grade!
Massive congratulations to Matthew Burrow who gained the final points for his 1st Dan at a grading in Bath today.
Super proud to have helped you on the way to your black belt.
Chloe Lymer maintained her impressive run of results with a gold medal at the Surrey Kyu grade open on 11 Feb. Chloe defeated several heavier players in a combined group to clinch the top spot.
Chloe also contested the English Open in London on 24 February, but finished outside the medals on this occasion.
I overheard an interesting conversation whilst walking the dogs the other day that got me thinking.
Three joggers were puffing their way along the road, and moaning that an event was offering wooden medals…
Personally, I thought the idea of a wooden medal was quite different and I would be quite intrigued by it. It also made me wonder, what is the motivation for entering the event in the first place? Is it just in pursuit of medals – these were hardly elite runners. Or should you be entering for the experience, the chance to see if you have improved your time, that you have bettered your self?
Chloe Lymer returned to medal winning form with a bronze medal at the Southern Area Regional Schools on 20 January.
Chloe’s next competitions are the Surrey Kyu Grade Open on 11 February and the English Open in London on 18 February.
