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Veterans and Split Grade success for Court Lane

Posted on May 31, 2015

medalsA busy weekend of competition for Court Lane players saw them return with medals from two competitions.

On the Saturday, club coach Kevin Jones returned to competition at the High Wycombe Masters, claiming a bronze medal. This event attracted a strong international entry.

Sunday saw the action shift to Eastleigh, with Mieszko Polak, Jack Rogerson and Azhar Baree all competing in the Split Grade Open.

Mieszko performed admirably in his pool, in the red and yellow belt section, and was unlucky not to progress through to the knock out stages, just not quite amassing enough wins/points.

In the orange/green belt categories –

Jack Rogerson claimed a silver medal at -38kg, proving once again that he is one to watch, with a particularly pleasing ko uchi gari for waza-ari during golden score.

Just missing the cut off point for -42kg, Azhar was forced to move up a weight, to -46kg; then found his group merged with -50kg! He just missed a spectacular gold medal in his weight, a superb throw being launched after a call of matte, and had to settle for silver. He battled hard against the heavier players, and scored a pleasing win his last fight.

A one minute silence was held in honour of Roy Inman OBE.

Final results:

High Wycombe Masters – Kevin Jones, bronze

Hampshire Split Grade Open – Jack Rogerson, silver -38kg (orange/green belts); Azhar Baree, silver -46kg (orange/green belts)

 

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Portsmouth Team trials for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Games

Posted on May 15, 2015
With Karina Bryant, London 2012 bronze medallist, at 2013 Hampshire & IoW Games

With Karina Bryant, London 2012 bronze medallist, at 2013 Hampshire & IoW Games

This year’s Hampshire & Isle of Wight Games team tournament will be held at Fleming Park, Eastleigh, on June 20th.

Players must be aged eight and over, but under twelve years, and graded no higher than 6 mon (yellow belt +3 tags), to be eligible to represent Portsmouth. As usual we will be co-operating with Priory Judo Club to field the strongest team we can.

A number of players have expressed interested already and our first session on Tuesday 19 May will feature a round robin contest between Marcus Tree, Samuel and Jacob Boichot, and Fletcher Ellis for a place in the team at 27.1kg – 34kg.

We already have interest at the next weight group up, places at boys -27kg and girls 40.1-48kg are already under offer.

However if any players have not yet registered an interest please do so immediately, to enable us to assign places, arrange trials.

We need to register a Team Declaration by 5 June to be allowed to compete.

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Only two weeks left to get entries in for Hampshire Split Grade

Posted on May 10, 2015

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Don’t forget, the closing date for postal entries to the Hampshire Split Grade is Saturday 23 April.

You have an extra couple of days for online entries.

Full details are on the Hampshire Judo website.

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Return of the Kent International!

Posted on March 30, 2015
Brett throws for ippon Kent International 2004

Brett throws for ippon Kent International 2004

Despite rumours of its demise last year, the Kent International is running again this year – at a new venue.  This two day competition – 27/28 June – will now be held at the Medway Park Sports Centre, in Gillingham, after being hosted by Crystal Palace for many years.

This has previously been a successful competition for us, with Jack Rogerson making a good solo effort last year.

This is a grade banded competition, but even so only suitable for those players with some competition experience already.

Full details are available from the Southern Area website.

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Details of forthcoming competitions

Posted on March 19, 2015

Judo fightAs previously mentioned, the Hampshire Split Grade competition has a new date – 31 May. Amended entry forms are now available from both Hampshire Judo and British Judo websites.

This is an OPEN competition – meaning that competitors from outside Hampshire are eligible to enter. Competitors are split by grade and and weight – red and yellow belts together, orange and green, etc.

Another novice competition to consider is the South Coast Red and Yellow Belt Rumble, in June. This competition is held at Worthing Leisure Centre. Again, this is an OPEN competition.

As always, when considering entering a competition, talk to Kev or Tony first about the suitability of this event.

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Change of date for Hampshire Split Grade

Posted on March 10, 2015

Please note there has been a change to the previously advertised Hampshire competition dates.

The Split Grade competition has been brought forward to 31 May.

Entry form on British Judo website is still showing date as 19 July, will post a link as soon as this has been corrected.

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Azhar claims bronze medal at 2015 Hampshire Closed

Posted on March 1, 2015
Azhar on medal podium

Azhar on medal podium

Azhar Baree continued to stake his claim as one of the best young judo players in Hampshire with a bronze medal at -42kgs in today’s Hampshire Closed.

Apart from one defeat, in the second round to the eventual gold medallist, Azhar won all his fights with resounding ippon scores, including a nine second victory in his bronze medal contest.

Elsewhere, Mieszko Polak and Jack Rogerson performed well in the -34kg category. Both players found themselves in the repechage after defeats in the early stages. Digging in deep, they fought their way through to the repechage final, where in a see-saw contest Jack  beat Mieszko to progress to the bronze medal contest against the losing semi-finalist.

In a battle of attrition, the medal hung in the balance, before Jack was held for ippon.

Final results:

Azhar Baree, bronze -42kg

Jack Rogerson, 5th place -34kg

Mieszko Polak 7th place -34kg

 

 

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Last chance to enter Hampshire Closed!

Posted on February 20, 2015
Azhar on medal podium at last year's Hampshire Closed

Azhar on medal podium at last year’s Hampshire Closed

Just a quick reminder that the closing date for this year’s  Hampshire Closed is Monday 23 February – get those entries in!

Forms are available to download via the Hampshire Judo website or can be made online – full details here.

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One month left to enter Hampshire Closed!

Posted on January 23, 2015
Azhar on medal podium at last year's Hampshire Closed

Azhar on medal podium at last year’s Hampshire Closed

This year’s Hampshire Closed is taking place on 1st March. As usual this will serve as Trials for the Southern Area Intercounties team tournament.

The event is not age or grade banded, and no technique restrictions are applied – all drop and sacrifice techniques are permitted.

Closing date for the event is 23 February. Full details are available at http://hampshirejudo.org.uk/competitions/hampshire-championships-closed/

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Latest grading successes

Posted on November 22, 2014

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Our November gradings have now finished, with the final round of applicants also securing their next grades.

Congratulations to:

Keira Hunns-Clarke 2nd Mon
Mostafa Hannan 6th Mon
Aaron Tree 2nd Mon

Your grades have been registered with the BJA.

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