Tora Judo Kai / Sakura Bana Kwai Low Grades Competiton

Congratulations to everyone who fought in today's competition, and thank you to all the officials and referees, coaches and parents.

The results were as follows:

Under 25kg
Gold - Callum McMurray, Kingsley School Judo Club
Silver - Finley Glaister, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Grace McQuillam, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Minh Le, Sakura Bana Kwai

Under 30kg

Girls
Gold - Avia Mitchell, Kingsley School Judo Club
Silver - Jersey Ledger, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Amie McMurray, Kingsley School Judo Club

Boys
Gold - Zach McMurray, Kingsley School Judo Club
Silver - Ruben Stacey, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Max Williamson, Tora Judo Kai

Under 40kg

Girls
Gold - Kitty Lavelle, Kingsley School Judo Club
Silver - Felicity Barkley, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Freya Day, Trowbridge Budokwai
Bronze - Jo Bradley, Tora Judo Kai

Boys
Gold - William Purcell, Trowbridge Budokwai
Silver - Angus Purcell, Trowbridge Budokwai
Bronze - Oliver McQuillam, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Ethan Hill, Trowbridge Budokwai

Under 45kg

Boys
Gold - Samir Ait-Kaci, Bath Judo Kwai
Silver - Joshua Steer, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Bradley Hams, Sakura Bana Kwai

Under 50kg

Girls
Gold - Gabrielle Sawyer-Parker, Sakura Bana Kwai
Silver - Lemonie Georgiou, Sakura Bana Kwai
Bronze - Connie Riddler, Tora Judo Kai
Bronze - Bethany Wyle, Sakura Bana Kwai

Boys
Gold - Oliver Avieson, Willow Judo Club
Silver - Ben Taylor, Kiriyoku Judo Club

Under 55kg

Boys
Gold - Jamie Steer, Kingsley School
Silver - Ethan Short, Sakura Bana Kwai

Intermediates
Gold - James Bowell, Tora Judo Kai
Silver - Jack Angell, Shodan Judo Club

Senior Men

Medium Weight
Gold - Matthew Roberts, Devon Judo Centres
Silver - Grant Glaister, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Paul Williams, Kingsley School Judo Club

Heavy Weight
Gold - Matt Lovegrove, Devon Judo Centres
Silver - Bradleigh Kerrigan, Devon Judo Centres
Bronze - Jack Penhaligon, Tora Judo Kai

Men's Open
Gold - Matthew Roberts, Devon Judo Centres
Silver - Matt Lovegrove, Devon Judo Centres
Bronze - Grant Glaister, Kingsley School Judo Club
Bronze - Bradleigh Kerrigan, Devon Judo Centres

Senior Women
Gold - Judith Ogden, Tora Judo Kai
Silver - Jasmine Smart, Tora Judo Kai
Bronze - Millie Ashdown, Sakura Bana Kwai

Tora Judo Kai Grading

The grading will take place on Sunday 7th December at the Pill Dojo (St John Ambulance Hall, The Poplars, Easton in Gordano BS20 0DH).

Judo Juniors Novice – Orange + 3
Registration:     9.30-10am
(Please be ready to get onto the mat at 10am sharp)

Judo Junior Green and above and all Seniors
Registration:     11.30 -12 noon
(Please be ready to get onto the mat at 12 noon)

Ju-Jitsu all grades
Registration:     1.30-2.00pm
(Please be ready to get onto the mat at 2.00pm)

Costs:
Junior Grades:   £7.50
Senior Grades:   £10.50
Dan Grading:      £20.00
BJA Ratification where required £10.00

Membership Books and Grading Records:
Please ensure all Tora Judo Kai membership is up to date and paid before the grading, and that membership books are brought with grading candidates. No Grading Book = No Grading!

Please confirm names of those attending to Sensei Steve Chappell no later than Saturday 29th November along with a note of current grade, age and grading Fee.

No judo at Pill this Friday

Please note that there is no Judo at Pill Dojo this Friday (24th October) as the Aikido club have the hall booked for a course.

Photos from Tora Judo Kai Interclub competition

Photos from Tora Judo Kai's Interclub competition, taken by Aaron Llewellin, are available via his website, Admiral Photography. Please visit the site for details admiralphoto.co.uk/albums/tora-judo-kai-intraclub-september-2014/

Competition results - 20 September 2014

Well done to everyone who took part in the competition and thank you to all the officials. The results were:

Junior Heavyweight
Gold - Callum Hawkins
Silver - Connie Riddler
Bronze - Ried Collins
Bronze - Joao Kidd
Bronze - Miya Distelfano

Junior U33kg
Gold- Tom Williamson
Silver - Kayleigh Williamson
Bronze - Savannah McNamara

Junior U28kg
Gold - Jonny Distelfano
Silver - Sebastian Liebenberg
Bronze - Max Williamson
Bronze - Sam Fry

Junior U25kg
Gold - Eric Williams
Silver - Reece Stacey
Bronze - Sam Chappell
Bronze - Tom Chappell
Bronze - Emily Williamson

U40kg
Gold - Finley Drake
Silver - Kieran Williamson
Bronze - Sophie McCallum
Bronze - Dante Vlad

Heavyweight
Gold - Iain Bruce
Silver - Connor Thomas
Bronze - Jack Penhaligan
Bronze - Aaron Llewellin
Bronze - Jamie Judd

Grading results

Congratulations to everyone who graded at Lanson Judo Club. The results were:

Jack Penhaligan, senior, 5th kyu to 3rd kyu

Andy Rocky, senior, 5th kyu to 4th kyu

Sam Lloyd-Hall, junior, 5th + 1orange to 4th kyu

Oscar Sims, junior, 6th kyu + 1 orange to 6th kyu + 1 brown 

Chloe Rocky, junior, 6th kyu + 1 red to 6th kyu + 2 red

Ella Gunn, junior, 6th kuy + 1 red to 6th kyu +2 red

Holly Rocky, junior, 6th kyu to 6th kyu + 2 red

Grading results - Sunday 13 July

Well done to everyone who took part in the Tora Judo Kai / Yawara Kwai Grading on Sunday 13 July at the Hanham Dojo, and thank you to all the officials and helpers.

The results of the grading are as follows:

Judo

Name	Grade at Start	Grade at Finish
Marley Forbes	Novice	White + 2Y
Soul Walker	Novice	White + 1Y
Kayleigh Williamson	Novice	White +1Y
Tom Williamson	Novice	White +1Y
Kirsty Soaper	Novice	White +2Y
Chloe Hepburn	Novice	White + 1Y
Jo Bradley	Novice	White +2Y
Sam Fry	Primary + 4 Mon	White + 2Y
Freddy Sperring	Primary + 5 Mon	White + 2Y
Jonny Destelfano	Primary	Primary Black Mon
Leila Destelfano	Primary	Primary Black Mon
Dante Vlad	White +1Y	White + 3Y
Reid Collins	White + 2Y	Yellow
Max Williamson	White +2Y	Yellow
Alfie Turner	White +2Y	Yellow
Kieran Williamson	White +3Y	Yellow +1O
Finley Green	White + 2Y	White +3Y
Joel Kidd	White + 2Y	White + 3Y
Ben Jefferies	White +3Y	Yellow
Jack Drake	White +3Y	Yellow + 1O
Connie Riddler	Yellow	Yellow +2O
Stefan Plaw	Yellow	Yellow +2O
Tom Drake	Yellow +2O	Orange
Callum Hawkins	Yellow + 3O	Orange
Cameron Hendy	Yellow + 3O	Orange
Sophie McAllen	Yellow + 2O	Orange
Miya Destelfano	Yellow	Yellow +2O
Tristan Wren	Orange + 3G	Green
Tom Kessler	Orange +3G	Green +2B
Sam Kessler	Green	Blue
Jamie Judd	Orange +2G	Green
Alex Bowell	Novice	Yellow
James Bowell	Novice	Yellow
Finlay Drake	Orange +1G	Orange +3G

Ju- Jitsu

Leeza Matthew	White	Yellow
Ian Brandon	Novice	White
John Stringer	Novice	White
James Maslen	White Yellow	Yellow

No judo at Hanham or Pill this week

Please note that there is no judo at Hanham on Wednesday 4 June, or at Pill on Thursday 5 June.

Bushido Budo Kai Spring Camp 2014

The BBK Spring Camp was held at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Camp in Devon from 3^rd to the 5^th May.

The course enabled participants to receive instruction from some of the best traditional Japanese martial arts coaches in the country.

Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, Karate, Weapons and a Goshin Jutsu Kata course were all on the agenda.

It was a lively and well attended course with all participants throwing their heart and soul into the training on offer.

Lauren Sole from Yawara Kwai was awarded the prize as the Junior who most represented the spirit of the course. Richard Blackwell from White Horse Budo was awarded the senior recognition.

Ian Llewellin was awarded his 4^th Dan Judo at the end of the course and James Doubleday received a certificate for being awarded his 1^st Dan in Ju-Jitsu earlier in the year.

The course would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of the instructors, students and families who attended and supported this fantastic course.

Special recognition must however go to Anne Barnes who was on hand throughout to cover First Aid, Welfare and Admin. Judith Ogden must also be applauded for giving the course its flair and image designing the advertising, supporting booklet and web based information.

Please keep your eye out for notification of further courses and camps throughout 2014 and we look forward to advertising next year’s course in the coming weeks.

Easter holidays at Pill and Abbeywood

There is training at Abbeywood and Pill as usual up until Good Friday, including Thursday 17th April. There is no training at Pill on Good Friday (18th April), and no training at Abbeywood on Easter Monday (21st April).

No judo at Pill - Friday 28 March

There is no judo at Pill this Friday. However, everyone is welcome to come to Thursday's training session at Pill at 7.30pm.

Tora Judo Kai Closed Competition - results

Congratulations to everyone who took part in today's Tora Judo Kai Closed Competition at Hanham Dojo, and to the referees and officials for helping to run it.

Here are the results:

Under 20kg - Boys
Gold - Alex Hepburn
Silver - Samuel Chappell
Bronze - Thomas Chappell

Under 30kg - Girls
Gold - Chloe Hepburn
Silver - Savannah McNamara
Bronze - Sienna Dinardo, Ella Gun

Under 30kg - Boys
Gold - Tom Gardiner
Silver - Sebastian Liebenberg
Bronze - Max Williamson, Daniel Lukasik, Mikey Roynan

Under 40kg - Boys
Gold - Joao Kidd
Silver - Reid Collings
Bronze - Dante Vlad, Finlay Green

Under 45kg - Girls
Gold - Miya Distelfano
Silver - Connie Ridler
Bronze - Sophie McCallum, Kirsty Soper, Domenika Lukasik

Under 45kg - Boys
Gold - Finn Drake
Silver - Kieran Williamson
Bronze - Alfie Turner, Thomas Drake

Intermediates
Gold - Connor Thomas
Silver - Jack Penhaligon
Bronze - Aaron Llewellin, Connor Drake

Seniors
Gold - Ben Sarkka
Silver - Jack Lukasik
Bronze - Andy Rockey, Jack Penhaligon

Spring Martial Arts Weekend - 3rd to 5th May

3rd, 4th and 5th May 2014
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, Woolacombe, North Devon

Once again, Bushido Budo Kai is proud to host the Spring Martial Arts Course at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park.

The last couple of years have been huge success, with sessions run by many top instructors and attendance filling our mat area completely. We therefore encourage you to book your place as early as possible… numbers for training will be limited!

Our aim this year is to run an equally successful and enjoyable event and we would love for you and your students to be a part of it. The actual content will be dependent upon those who come and the arts they practice but it will involve a variety of disciplines including Judo, Ju-Jitsu, Karate and Aikido.

To help us to plan as quickly as we can it is important that we have course fees and booking forms in as soon as possible. Your help in coordinating this is appreciated and if you can give estimates of numbers sooner, then we would be grateful.

Both children and adults will have an opportunity to practice a variety of Martial Arts under the instruction of well qualified coaches over the weekend.

Practice your own art and maybe try something new, it’s up to you!

Kids, bring Mum or Dad and get them to try as well! We will have a range of activities for all levels and abilities.

Each evening entertainment will be provided by Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park, including a selection from comedians to vocalists

You will be able to book accommodation through us at a Discount in a variety of caravans, or organise your own locally on campsites or in B&B’s or hotels

Information about accommodation can be found online by visiting www.woolacombe.co.uk/devon-holiday-parks/woolacombe-bay

We have a limited number of caravans reserved for the weekend but please note that availability is limited, so book soon!

ACCOMMODATION

A variety of accommodation has already been reserved by us, available for the weekend or for an additional cost, the whole week if you wish to extend your stay. We are unable to reserve more as the camp is already fully booked.

Caravans vary in grade and have either 2 or 3 bedrooms, with further sleeping available in the lounge areas in some. Further information on the types of caravan available can be viewed at www.woolacombe.co.uk/devon-holiday-parks/woolacombe-bay

It is encouraged that bookings are made with us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please see the information sheet for for details

www.torajudo.org/downloads/may-course-2014.pdf

Should you decide to make your own arrangements to stay elsewhere, there are a variety of hotels and B&B’s in the area but once again early booking is encouraged.

COURSE TRAINING FEES

Last year’s course was a great success and we hope as many people as possible are able to join us again this year, as such training fees for BBK members and those who trained with us last year will qualify for Member rates.

If you are new to one of our courses then you will be charged at non-member rates to help cover the additional costs of insurance

Children and Youths (up to and including 17)

Members: £25
Non-Members : £30

Adults (aged 18 plus)

Members: £35
Non-Members: £40

Discounts are available where more than two people from a family are attending. In this case adults are counted first with the 3rd and subsequent persons receiving a 25% reduction on the above costs.

You only need to pay these fees if you intend on training with us during the weekend.  Spectators are free!

To confirm your space on the course please provide a cheque or postal order payable to 'Bushido Budo Kai' along with the entry form by no later than  21st March 2014

General Information

• Accommodation is limited so please book early
• Full course training fees plus 10% of the accommodation costs are due at the time of booking
• Accommodation can be reserved by telephone and will be held until the deposit is paid up to a maximum of 7 days
• All training fees must be paid by 21st March 2014
• All final payments must be made in cleared funds by 21st March 2014
• Prices quoted are per accommodation and not per person
• You may check in to the accommodation after 3pm on Friday
• Checking out is required by 10am on the day of departure
• Any damages caused during your stay must be reported and paid for directly to the camp
• Please complete booking forms completely and legibly to help us with the administration. Email addresses help us to communicate quickly and effectively!
• Cheques must be payable to “Bushido Budo Kai”
• Payment online by arrangement
• Full rules applicable to the course itself will be available soon


Contact Details
Bushido Budo Kai
4 Admiral Close
Bristol
BS16 1WN

If you have any questions whatsoever please feel free to contact us in any of the following ways:

Phone: 07836 619600 (Ian Llewellin) or 07920 157348 (Steve Chappell)

Email: ian.llewellin@btinternet.com (Please write “Bushido” in the subject box)

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!

Bushido Budo Kai martial arts course - report

On 1st and 2nd February Bushido Budo Kai held a weekend Martial Arts course hosted by Komura Kawi at their DoJo in Sonning Common near Reading.

Saturday concentrated on unarmed martial arts with senior instructors from around the group taking it in turns to look at similar techniques across different arts.

In the evening we took the opportunity to get together at the Spice Oven in Caversham to swap war stories from a tough but enjoyable days training over an nice meal and a few drinks.

Sunday's training concentrated on armed martial arts looking at Jo, Ken and Yawara Bo techniques. We finished the day's training with an excellent Sword Kata demonstration by newly promoted Dan Grade James Doubleday from Yawara Kwai Redditch.

Our Patron Sensei Bill Burnside 8th Dan Judo with his wife Hilda were present on Sunday to witness the day’s action. Sensei Bill Burnside had a surprise in store and awarded Sensei Steve Chappell his 5th Dan Judo in recognition for a huge body of work, a comprehensive competitive record, kata portfolio and dedication to training and coaching.

A presentation was also made to Sensei Neil Andrew of his certification from the association for 3rd Dan Shotokan Karate following en extremely tough grading at the end of 2013.