Wednesday, 26 March 2014

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.

Sunday, 23 March 2014

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

Friday, 14 February 2014

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.




Monday, 10 February 2014

No judo at Pill this Friday (14 February)


There is no judo at Pill this Friday (14th February) because the Aikido group that shares the hall has a guest instructor visiting. If you'd like to train instead at one of our other dojos then please have a look at the website for details of the various sessions on offer.

Wednesday, 1 January 2014

New Year club opening dates

Our of our clubs will re-open after Christmas in early January. Details of each club are listed below.

Abbeywood - Monday evenings
7-8pm juniors 6-13yrs, 8-9.30pm seniors age 14+, Judo
First session of 2014 will be held on Monday 6th January 2014

Tora Judo Kai Oasis – Tuesdays
3.30-5.00pm juniors 8-16yrs, Judo
First session of 2014 will be held on Tuesday 7th January 2014

Tora Judo Kai Hanham and Yawara Kwai Hanham – Wednesday evenings
TJK: 7-8pm Juniors 6-13 yrs, 7-8.30pm seniors age 14+, Judo
Yawara Kwai Hanham: 8.30-9.30pm seniors 16+, Ju-Jitsu
First session of 2014 will be held on Wednesday 8th January 2014

Tora Judo Kai Pill – Thursday evenings
Seniors 14yrs+ 7.30-9.00pm, Judo
First session of 2014 will be held on Thursday 9th January 2014

Tora Judo Kai Pill – Friday evenings
7.30-8.30pm juniors 5yrs +, 8.30-9.30pm Seniors 14+, Judo
First session of 2014 will be held on Friday 10th January 2014

Tora Judo Kai Lanson – Friday evenings
6.30-7.30pm Juniors 5+ and Seniors, Judo
Please Contact Sensei Caroline for details of New Year opening

Yawara Kwai – Kingswood - Friday evenings
7.30 – 9.30pm, seniors 16+, Ju-Jitsu
First session of 2014 will be held on Friday 3rd January

Tora Judo Kai – Kingswood – Saturday mornings
10.30 – 12.30pm noon Juniors 5+, Judo
First session of 2014 will be held on Saturday 4th January

As a member of Tora Judo Kai you are insured and welcome to train at any of the clubs.

Friday, 27 December 2013

Budo Course - 1st and 2nd February, Sonning Common

Cost
Seniors (18yrs +) £15 for weekend, £10 for Sat or Sun
Juniors £12.00 for weekend, £7.00 for Sat or Sun

Times
Saturday 11.00am – 4.00pm – unarmed theme
Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm – armed theme

Location
Kidmore End War Memorial Hall
Reades Lane
Sonning Common
RG4 9LL

Hosted by: KO MURA KWAI & Sensei Rod Hayward

Many of our association’s top instructors will be running sessions at the Course

For further information and to book your place on the course contact:

Rod Hayward – 07857 652852
Steve Chappell – 07920157348

Please bring a bokken and jo if you have them, if not there will be spares.

On Saturday Evening we will be going for a meal at:-
Spice Oven
2-4 Church Street, Caversham,
Reading Berks. RG4 8AT
www.spiceoven.co.uk

£14.99 pp buffet

We will be meeting at 7.00pm to sit down at 7.30pm, please can you let Sensei Hayward know if you are interested in coming along asap so we can let the Spice Oven know how many of us there will be and can book our places.

If anyone is interested in staying over on the Saturday night Sensei Hayward has compiled a list of places to stay.

http://www.thenewinnkidmoreend.co.uk/
0118 972 3115

http://www.joedaisyguestshouse.co.uk/
 0118 9483155

http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/
01491 848484 - Hart St. Henley - RG9 2AR -.  over Catherine Wheel pub in Henley town centre - ask for quiet rooms at back of hotel.   Could be noisy on a Sat night.
 
www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/REABAR/reading-caversham-bridge
 0871 527 8922

For further information and to book your place on the course contact:

Rod Hayward – 07857 652852
Steve Chappell – 07920157348