Grading results - 3rd July 2016

Congratulations to all who graded this weekend, including our new Judo Sho Dan, Terry Williamson.

The grades awarded were as follows:

Jo Bradley - Yellow + 2
Jack Drake - Yellow + 3
Emily Bowell - Orange
Freddie Sperring - Yellow + 3
Josh Peterson Yellow + 1
Marley Forbes Yellow + 2
Eric Williams - White + 3
Finley Barnes - White + 2
Jake Shoyer - White + 3
Kacey Wheeler - White + 2
Lewis Edwards- White + 2
Lucy John - White + 2
Matthew Le Bass - White + 2
Miya Gilia La Court - White + 2
Sienna Brailsford - Yellow
Dillan - White + 3
Frank McCann - Yellow
Callun Wheeler - White + 2
Johnny Distelfano - Yellow
Leila Distelfano - Yellow
Malachi Evans- Yellow
Monty Falkner - White + 3
Miya Distelfano - Orange + 1
Finlay Drake - Green
Dante Vlad - Orange + 3
Thomas Drake - Orange + 3
Kieran Williamson - Orange + 3
Finley Green - Orange + 1
Max Williamson - Orange + 2
Sam Kessler - Brown

Matthew Sperring - Orange
James Bowell - Blue
Terry Williamson - Sho Dan
Hananza Teixeira - Yellow
John Stringer - Blue
James Maslen - Orange
Zbigniew Kowalski - Brown
Ian Brandon - Blue
Kevin Poolman - Green

Spring Course 2016 with guest instructor Tom Reed

Once again, Bushido Budo Kai is proud to host the Spring Martial Arts Course at a large dojo building adjacent to the newly refurbished Twitchen House 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 are delighted to be welcoming Tom Reed as part of the coaching team this year. Tom became British Champion in 2007, competed in the World Championships in 2010, and earned a silver medal at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Our aim this year is to run an equally successful and enjoyable event and we would love for you 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, and Aikido along with some surprises!

The large dojo allows us this time to have permanently laid mats throughout the weekend and therefore more training hours per day along with the opportunity to open the invitation to many more people!

Hopefully, all information that is required is in the download available below, but if you do have other questions feel free to contact us.

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.

Click here to download the course information pack

Grading results

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Tora Judo Kai & Yawara Kwai Grading at Hanham Dojo on Sunday 21st June.

The following grades were awarded:

Juniors
Kieran Williamson - Yellow + 3
Tom Williamson - Yellow + 2
Kayleigh Williamson - White +
Dante Vlad - Yellow + 3
Marley Forbes - Yellow
Connie Ridler - Orange
Sam Fry - Yellow + 1
Freddy Sperring - Yellow + 1
Finley Green - Yellow + 2
Jo Bradley - Yellow
Joshua Peterson - White + 1
Malachi Evans - White + 2
Alex Bowell - Orange + 1
Reece Stacey - White + 1
Sienna Brailsford - White + 1
Miya Distelfano - Orange
Leila Distelfano - White + 1
Jonny Distelfano - White + 1

Seniors Judo
Ian Williamson - Blue
James Bowell - Orange
Rob Weaver - Yellow
Jasmin Smart - Blue

Ju Jitsu
Leeza Matthew - Green
Zbigniew Kowlaski - Green
John Stinger - Orange
Ian Brandon - Orange
Marc Jewell - Yellow
Kevin Poolman - Yellow
Aiden Pippen - Yellow

Timetable for Martial Arts weekend published

Click on the link below to download the full details of the Spring Martial Arts weekend which takes place on 23rd and 24th May

Download course info now

Spring Martial Arts Course - 23rd and 24th May 2015

Once again, Bushido Budo Kai are proud to host the Spring Martial Arts Course at a large dojo building adjacent to the newly refurbished Twitchen House Holiday Park in Woolacombe Bay, Devon.

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, although increased from previous years!

Our aim this year is to run an equally successful and enjoyable event and we would love for you 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, and Aikido along with some surprises!

The large dojo allows us this time to have permanently laid mats throughout the weekend and therefore more training hours per day along with the opportunity to open the invitation to many more people!

Hopefully, all information that is required is attached but if you do have other questions feel free to contact us.

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.

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.

Caravans vary in grade and have either 2 or 3 bedrooms, with further sleeping available in the lounge areas in some. Please see the information document for details.

Further information on the types of caravan available can be viewed at www.woolacombe.co.uk/devon-holiday-parks/twitchen-house

Linen is charged at £8 per double and £4 per single set.

Some of these units can accommodate pets although there is an additional charge of £20 per pet with a maximum of 3 pets.

It is encouraged that bookings are made with us as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

If you fancy camping or have a touring caravan then Easewell Farm, adjacent to Twitchen House, is right where our training will take place and so is ideally situated.

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.

Children and Youths (up to and including 17): £30

Adults (aged 18 plus): £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!

How to book

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 10th April 2015

General Information

• Accommodation is limited to total number indicated so please book early

• Full course training fees plus 20% 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 10th April 2015

• All final payments must be made in cleared funds by 10th April 2015

• Prices quoted are per accommodation and not per person

• You may check in to the accommodation after 3pm on Friday 22nd May

• Checking out is required by 10am on the day of departure (25th May for weekend)

• 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 along with course content itself will be available soon

Contact

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!

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.