Presentation of England tracksuits

Tora Judo Kai President Dave Chappell 5th Dan Judo was very proud to present three students, Renz Vallajera (15), Lorna Gibbins (17) and Natasha Maslen (18) with their England tracksuits at the thriving local club in Pill. Dave Chappell said, "We are delighted to have helped these brilliant young athletes in their achievements."

The club has had a very successful year with club members taking medals at national level including gold medals for Steve Chappell and Paul Hepburn at the British National Kata Championships. Natasha Maslen took gold at the Scottish Open and bronze at the National Age Band Championships.

Renz, Lorna, Natasha and her twin sister Rebecca were part of the West of England Teams that took bronze medals at the National Team Championships.

2012 will see Tora Judo Kai members competing nationally and internationally at the Dutch Cup, GB Trials, (Junior & Seniors) and Arlon in Belgium in January.

Ladies Self Defence

Six week ladies self defence course, presented in conjunction with Bushido Budo Kai and hosted by Sensei Alan Poyzer. Beginning Wednesday 11th January, 7.30-9pm, at the John Wesley Memorial Hall, Bryant's Hill, St George, Bristol BS5 8QS. Total cost £30. For further information and to book your place please contact Alan on 07866 124040 or email alanpoyzer@yahoo.co.uk

Grading results - December 2011

Congratulations to everyone who graded at Pill Dojo on Sunday. The results were as follows:

Juniors

Name	Club	Start	Finish
Jamie Judd	Pill	Novice	White + 2 Y
Daisy Player	Hanham	White + 3 Y	Yellow
Becky Akbar	Hanham	White + 3 Y	Yellow
Emily Bell	Pill	White + 2 Y	White + 3 Y
Martha Harris	Pill	White + 2 Y	White + 3 Y
Tom Kessler	Pill	Yellow + 2 O	Yellow + 3 O
Sam Kessler	Pill	Orange	Orange + 1 G
Tom Eden Bull	Hanham	Orange	Orange + 1 G
Jordan Brailsford	Hanham	Yellow + 1 O	Yellow + 2 O
Liam Brailsford	Hanham	Orange	Orange + 1 G
Ben Ellard	Pill	Orange	Orange + 1 G
Matthew Wise	Oasis	Yellow	Yellow + 2 O
Howard Carn	Oasis	Yellow	Yellow + 2 O
Miles Carn	Oasis	Yellow	Yellow + 2 O
Lyle Hopkins	Pill	Novice (snr)	Yellow (snr)

Seniors 

Name	Club	Start	Finish
Lewis Hepburn	Yawara Kwai	White (6th Kyu)	Yellow (5th Kyu)
Ian Llewellin	Yawara Kwai	Novice	Yellow (5th Kyu)
Lisa Burridge	Yawara Kwai	Novice	White (6th Kyu)
Dave Turner	Yawara Kwai	Yellow (5th Kyu)	Orange (4th Kyu)
Dravan Powe	Yawara Kwai	White (6th Kyu)	Yellow (5th Kyu)

No judo at Crockerne - Monday 5 December

There will be no judo at Crockerne school today because the school is closed due to the burst water main in the village

Beginners' course - weeks 4 and 5

Weeks 4 and 5 have been quite eventful and fun.  We managed to cover the last of the techniques required for the 10 week course with all having a good understanding of tachi waza (standing) techniques and ne waza (groundwork) techniques.
On week 5 we had a full house with all 8 members being on the mat at the same time.  We practiced all the tachi waza stood still then on the move, it was a pleasure to see the dedication by all judoka (judo players). It was now time to try some randori (free practice)  – after emphasising this is not competition and to practice at the level of your partner. All judoka participated with enthusiasm – some more than others I hasten to add – and all performed to a surprisingly high standard.
Well done to you all – I’m really enjoying running these lessons and thanks to Rebecca for being there to assist me. Judy Maslen

High Wycombe

Well done to Judy Maslen fighting extremely well at High Wycombe and gaining 37 points towards her BJA 3rd Dan, winning all of her fights. 

October final rankings

After a good weekend at the Welsh open Natasha managed to achieve enough points to place her 7th in the senior women rankings for u/70s. Congratulations to her, a lot of hard work paying off. Currently Natasha is placed first in junior England squad and second in the GB.
Renz is currently fifth in England and 9th in GB.