Gradings start tonight! All players who we are planning on examining for their new grade in tonight’s sessions were notified last week (as were those for Thursday).
Please remember to bring with you the following:
The Judo Code is a list of values that Professor Jigoro Kano believed all judoka should follow. By following this code, they would improve themselves and ultimately society.
The values are:
You can learn more about what these mean here.
British Judo has added another value, that of Fair Play. This was added in response to the horror stories that we hear frequently of player, parent and fan behaviour in other sports, at all levels. Fair Play really can be summarised as being a good sport, playing by the rules, don’t cheat, equity and equality.
Players are asked about the Judo Code as part of their gradings.
This provoked an interesting discussion with the younger players on Thursday – is it ever ok to swear at the referee when their decision goes against you/your team (they were all very clear, NO!). To “dive” to win a penalty, to feign an injury to get a free kick? To take drugs to enhance performance? The posturing, posing, name calling and showboating of other combat sports that get regular media coverage? Some of these are harder to answer – some are plainly cheating but play out regularly across our TV screens in elite, professional sport. If sporting idols demonstrate this type of behaviour, what chance is there for grassroots sport? Just imagine if all tennis players had followed the example of John McEnroe….
It would be foolish to deny that Judo has had some unsavoury incidents. But as one of the largest sports in the world (both in terms of member countries and participants) they are rare. This may be of course simply because there is no (or very little) money to be made in Judo (sad but true) so less incentive to cheat. Or it may be because of the values that Professor Kano built in from that start.
All sports coaches in the UK should follow the Code of Practice for Sports Coaches. Players and parents should also be aware of the Code of Conduct published by Sport England. By following the Judo Code and these simple rules we can keep Judo and sport in general fair, safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Classes will be running as normal over the half term break!
Looking forward to seeing you on the mat…
Court Lane has a proud history of players being selected to represent Portsmouth or Hampshire teams – Brett Caswell, Tiffany Caswell, Andy Gould, Andy Read, Lewis Dolman, Isla Savellis-Fry to name just a few.
We are delighted to announce that Chloe Lymer has been selected to represent Hampshire again in the forthcoming intercounty tournament against Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Chloe has taken the u48kg slot in the girls’ heavyweight team.
Congratulations Chloe!
For the 2nd year running, Tony will be taking on the South Downs Mighty Hike to raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support. Last year, 2000 walkers raised over £1m.
This is a 26 mile walk from Brighton to Eastbourne taking in the Seven Sisters.
Several players and their families at the Club have been impacted by cancer recently. Tony’s own family has also been hit by cancer several times.
Any support you can give via the above link would be greatly appreciated.
Please note that there will be no Judo on Thursday 4 May due to the hall being used as a polling station for the local Council elections.
Final Hampshire squad session before the Intercounties tournament takes place this Sunday, at Places Leisure (Fleming Park) in Eastleigh. The session will run from 1000 – 1200 and is open to ALL players, including seniors. Final team selection for county team will be made at this session, so if you fancy representing Hampshire please make sure you attend.
Future dates, all at Places Leisure, have been announced as :
The Easter break was bookended by excellent competition results.
Chloe Lymer regained her Hampshire title at the Hampshire Closed held in Eastleigh at the beginning of the holiday. Three straight wins saw her comfortably secure the gold medal.
Chloe has upped her training regime, and is now also training at the renowned Camberley Judo Club.
Connor McCormack and Harry Webb made their competition debuts at the red and yellow belt event organised by Holbrook Judo Club. Connor came within a hair’s breadth of securing gold, but eventually had to settle for silver. Harry Webb secured a well deserved bronze medal.
Well done everyone!
Just a reminder that there will be no Judo over the Easter holidays:
As previously advised, this is due to planned maintenance on the school site.
Tony Twining 26 April 1955 – 25 January 2023
Tony and Kev had the honour of representing the Club at the celebration of the life of Tony Twining, held at The Oaks in Havant on Tuesday 28 February. Tony passed away at the end of January.
Tony was a keen judo player, starting his judo career with Percy Sekine at the London Judokan before gaining his black belt with us. Tony had some great ashi waza and a devastating hip throw. He was key in Tony Brown gaining his Level 2 coaching award, being his uke for the day. He was also present when the BBC’s Jon Cuthill came to the Club to record a piece for his show on Radio Solent.
A coach himself, he introduced his daughters to judo as well as supporting many other players – and always had a story to tell!
Tony was also a former governor of Court Lane Junior School.
Although not present on the mat for a while, Tony was a familiar sight around Cosham, walking his beloved dogs, and will be much missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts are with his wife Bernie and daughters Anna, Beckie and Sophie.
