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Sunday 5th Feb 2012 - NO JUDO CLUB TODAY

Sorry. Completely snowed in, so no club today..
See you all at Biggin Hill, Next Sunday, for the competition..

Grading exams and Kata course.

Club and Area Grading exams.
Sunday 4th December 2011 for BJC members. From 9:00 am.

Hosted at Biggin Hill Judo Club, Charles Darwin School, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill

Kata Course. Saturday 3rd December. All Associations Welcome

This is hosted by us but at the Biggin Hill Judo Club, Charles Darwin School, Jail Lane, Biggin Hill, Kent.
Good luck to everyone.

For further info, go to:-
South London Judo.

NAKMAS members, Grading will be on Sunday 16th October, either during our club session or at Biggin Hill. Sensei Mick will advise

Sunday 12th Feb 201 and July 8th
Invitation Biggin Hill Championship Friendly Judo Competiton

9:30 - 3:30. NO CLUB AT GREEN DRAGON THIS DAY

Now two set dates for this excellent and popular competition , Feb and July
ALL Green Dragon members expected to attend. Aimed initially for novices, but cators for everyone, including Seniors and Black Belts.
No national places at stake, and a good chance for Trainee Referees as well.
Not to be missed.
Under 10's Weigh in 9:30 – 9:45am Start 10:00 medals at 12:00(ish)
10's - 15's Weigh in 11:30 – 12:00am Start 12:30 medals at 3:00(ish)
16+ Weigh in 1:30 – 2:00pm Start 2:00 medals at 3:30(ish)
Weight Categories to be confirmed on the day. Groups of 4 and 5. Your details needed before hand.

Student of the Year - 2008 - Elizabeth 'Izzy' Bloomer

Izzy Bloomer received the '2008 Student of the Year' award for her outstanding work this year. Came back well after an injury and also helped out with the younger students. Rarely missed a session, great attitude, always attentive and a pleasure to teach.

2008 Winner - Elizabeth 'Izzy' Bloomer
2007 Winner - Charlotte Bartley
Selection criteria is based on the Three A's:-
Attitude;............ to Sensei and other Judoka...............
Ability;.... that is to do the best you can. Try hard.....
Attendance;.... ....you need to attend to improve.........

We will be looking for the Student of the year, 2010! and possible interim Seasonal awards... Could it be you?

Forthcoming events.

Always check the Events tab at the top of the page.
Often, more details follow in the next sections

2011	- for 2011.
Sun 9th Jan	- Sessions for 2011 restart.
Sun 6th Mar	- Friendly Invitation Club Comp at Biggin Hill.
Sat 19th Mar	- Kata Course at Biggin Hill.
Sun 20th Mar	- Everyone to the Area Grading at Biggin Hill.
Sun 12th Jul	- Friendly Invitation Club Comp at Biggin Hill.

Club Grading Sun 6th Dec 2009.

The next grading will be on Sunday 20th Mar 2011.
All of us will be going to the area grading at Darwin Leisure centre, Biggin Hill. See news for details.

Courses and Competitions

Kata Course on 19th Mar 2011.

At Biggin Hill. See News article at top of the page.
All associations welcome. Please advise if you intend to come so we can monitor numbers.
And let us know what kata you have a preference for.
Richard Raymond and his team will try and accomodate most requests if recieved in advance.
Nage No kata and Katame No Kata for those in for Gradings are always available.

Sunday 6th Mar 2011.
Invitation Friendly Judo Competiton at Biggin Hill

9:30 - 3:30.

Now two set dates for this excellent competition. Feb and July
ALL Green Dragon members expected to attend. Aimed initially for novices, but cators for everyone, including Seniors and Black Belts.
No national places at stake, and a good chance for Trainee Referees as well.
Not to be missed.
Under 10's Weigh in 9:30 – 9:45am Start 10:00 medals at 12:00(ish)
10's - 15's Weigh in 11:30 – 12:00am Start 12:30 medals at 3:00(ish)
16+ Weigh in 1:30 – 2:00pm Start 2:00 medals at 3:30(ish)
Weight Categories to be confirmed on the day. Groups of 4 and 5. Your details needed before hand.

Back by popular demand--->
BUDO DAY - May and October 2011

9:30 until 5:00 at Biggin Hill.

Several different martial arts to watch, experience and try out.
Shotokan Karate, Ju Jitsu, Systems(including weapons), Judo, Aikido, Kenpo Karate and Kyudo(Archery) which will run all day.
Ideal for anyone from any martial art. 1 hour each session

Email us for more details.

Display Team News.

Would you be interested in being part of a Display at a Local Event? School fete or similar.??? Let Sensei know. For an idea of what it's about, get the DVD of the similar Biggin Hill Clubs Events, available on request from Sensei Mick.

Website Updates and Stuff

Any comment gratefully received. Please use the Contact Us link or the tab at the top of the page.

Website last updated on 19th Feb 2011.
Migrated from one of my other websites.
Although the Syllabus pages need some work, the basics are now there.


Future:-
The syllabus, .... updates during year. All going well, each item will link to relevant pages that will show the throws etc in video and moving graphic images to help remind you. In the mean time, please use the Judoinfo web site link on the links page. It's an awesome place to go.

I'd like to include your articles and comments if you want to submit them to Sensei Mick, or via the Links page above.

Stacks of fun stuff to add in as well, one day.
(ED - Mick Williams)