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End of term dates

Posted on July 10, 2026

The school will be soon be shutting for summer break – which means our classes will also come to an end.

Our final dates will be :

  • Tuesday 14 July – as normal
  • Thursday 16 July – NO JUDO. The school has advised us that they will be using the hall. Apologies for the late notice, this does mean we have run our last Thursday session. Thursday players are of course welcome to join us on a Tuesday.
  • Tuesday 21 July – as normal. Drinks afterwards in Drayton Tavern if anyone fancies…

Sessions will recommence on Tuesday 8th September.

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We’re open again!

Posted on June 29, 2026

The heat is gone – for now at least! – meaning we can return to Judo without fear of spontaneously combusting…

Classes will resume tomorrow (Tuesday) and hopefully run uninterrupted to the end of term. Rumours are of another heatwave in July, let’s hope not but we will monitor and adjust accordingly. We hate closing but player safety has to come first, plus there is the financial impact of hiring the hall if no one turns up…let alone the stress of laying and packing away the mats.

Those who were hoping to grade last week, we will grade this week as a priority.

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All sessions cancelled this week

Posted on June 24, 2026

As a result of the extreme temperatures we are experiencing, we have decided to cancel ALL sessions this week. Hopefully normal service will be resumed from next week!

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Tuesday night judo cancelled

Posted on June 22, 2026

With the double whammy of temperature (we are currently under an amber heat alert) and England playing in the football world cup, we have decided to cancel Tuesday’s session. We will review Thursday and advise later in the week.

Thank you all those who responded to our poll.

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Hampshire squad session comes to Gosport

Posted on June 12, 2026

The next Hampshire squad session will be held at Holbrook Judo Club on SATURDAY 20 June, and will be led by former Great Britain judoka Natalie Hall, originally from Gosport.

Holbrook Judo club is at Brune Park School, Military Road in Gosport. The session will run from 1000 to 1145.

The usual £5 mat fee will apply.

There is an opportunity afterwards to head round to Stokes Bay, picnic and take part in a Crazy Golf tournament – additional fees will apply.

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Remember – no judo this week!

Posted on May 26, 2026

As advised last week – there is no Judo this week, due to half term. In this heat, a blessing in disguise if we’re honest!

Make the most of the good weather, don’t forget the sun screen, and we will see you back on the mat next Tuesday, 2 June.

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Bring a friend!

Posted on May 4, 2026

Don’t forget, next week we are running bring a friend nights! This could be your brother, sister, cousin, bestie from school or even your mum or dad…. get them on the mat and let them try Judo!

Bring a friend, and you both get to train free that night.

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Havant Road roadworks

Posted on May 4, 2026

Several weeks of roadworks commence on Havant Road this week, with temporary lights to control traffic. The top of Court Lane continues to be shut, despite the closure originally only being announced as for two days.

Please allow extra time for your journey, especially if aiming for the 6pm session.

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No Judo Thursday 7th May

Posted on May 4, 2026

Please note, as the school hall is used as a polling station, there will be no Judo on Thursday 7th May.

Players are encouraged to attend our Tuesday session instead. It’s a great chance to practise with players you may not regularly meet.

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Hampshire training this weekend

Posted on April 23, 2026

The next Hampshire training session will be held this Sunday, 26 April, at Test Valley School, Stockbridge. The session will run from 1000 – noon, the usual £5 mat fee will apply.

The session is open to all Hampshire registered players (junior and adult), especially those who medalled at the recent Hampshire Closed. It is hoped to announce the Hampshire teams for the forthcoming Southern Area team event at this session.

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