July Newsletter
A message from Sensei Adrian ''This month has seen the club making many changes, I want to thank all of the parents and Judokas for their continued support. The changes we're making is already having a great improvement to our sessions and the attitude from the Judoka within each session. Well done to everyone who has contributed.'
Upcoming Competitions
Grade | Date | Location & Club | Sign up date |
NHC Open 2024 8 years + | 31st Aug - 1st Sep 2024 | Pilgrims Hatch, Essex, CM15 9NN | 22nd August 2024 |
BSJK Red Belt Championships | 8th September 2024 | Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire. CM23 5LH | 30th August 2024 |
English Closed – Eastern Area 7th - 12th Mon | 21st - 22nd September 2024 | Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD | 7th September 2024 |
Under 8 Festival and Orange and Under Championships | 28th September 2024 | Newquay TR7 3JA | 20th September 2024 |
Worcester Judo Club Green & Under | 29th September 2024 | Worcester, WR1 1AA | 20th September |
Orange Belt and Under Championships | 6th October 2024 | Cardiff, CF14 5YL |
It's essential for club members to refrain from independently entering any events before discussing with Sensei Adrian. We can discuss the best competitions for your Judoka, lift sharing and having a coach available for your Judoka. This list is not exhaustive, but includes many of the key competitions.
Upcoming Events
We know you will all be feeling the fast approach of the Summer Holidays. Our summer Training Camp welcomes all Judokas under the age of 12.
This is a perfect opportunity for those who have not had any experience to begin their Judo journey to join some more experienced Judokas who come along to our weekly sessions. Over the three days we have packed it out with exciting activities and look forward to seeing those who have already signed up.
If you haven't signed your child(ren) up yet, please get in touch with us and we can place your child on the list.
Coaching Revalidation Event
Judo 7th Dan 1985 World Bronze medalist in Seoul.1984 5th at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.1984 European Bronze in Liege. Also won the Dutch Open, Swedish Open and British Open among other important medals.
Session times will be 10 to 12 and 1:30 to 3:30
Closing Date: 27/7/2023.
£30.00 for the day
June Competitions
Fiona Chan
European Judo Campionships 2024
Under 52kg
Gold Medalist
Hayden Hennessy
Kent International
Hayden bumped heads on first fight, him and his opponent were unable to continue in the competition. Hayden showed incredible resilience, great sportsmanship and a fantastic attitude throughout.
Laila Shepherd
Kent International
Under 32kg
Bronze Medalist
Estienne Herbert
Kent International
Under 73kg
Silver Medalist
We try to include as many photos as possible of our Judokas who have competed, please submit these through our Club WhatsApp group after your child has competed, along with their name, the competition name and where they placed.
Judokas of the Month
Kai Ridley
Sensei Adrian awarded Kai Ridley Judoka of the Month in June for their efforts on Ippon Seoi Nage.
Well done Kai!
Conall McGonagle
Sensei Danny awarded Connell McGonagle Judoka of the Month in June for excellent knowledge of Japanese terminology and technical understanding.
Well done Connell!
Zack Pepper
Sensei Estienne awarded Zack Judoka of the Month in June for training towards his dan grade and gaining his black belt. Becoming the youngest Judo Club Osaka Black Belt at 15 years old!
Well done Zack!
Jack Cotter
Sensei Sammy awarded Jack Judoka of the Month in June for being a team player and sharing his knowledge with the younger players
Well done Jack!
Merchandise
As we unite on the mat, our strength lies not just in our individual skills, but in our sense of camaraderie and unity as a team. We have been working hard behind the scenes to design and make club merchandise, this will include merchandise aimed at Judokas who attend our weekly training sessions, but we are also in the middle of designing our squad team merchandise that are aimed exclusively towards Judokas who compete.
Support and Sponsorship
How can you support Judo Club Osaka?
There are many ways you can support our club, these can be anywhere from sponsoring us either through your business/directly or just by by Signing up for FREE on 'Easyfunding'!
At Judo Club Osaka, we're dedicated to empowering our community's next generation. Your sponsorship will help us provide top-notch training, expand outreach programs, and upgrade facilities. So check out our Sponsorship page, where it has all of the details you need to know on how we can come together as a community to support the club.
Osaka Education
Have you seen our Youtube channel? We will be going through the full Judo Syllabus, covering each grading every fortnight.
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