2 yr. ago
Our over 12’s giving it everything on our conditioning session this morning! 💪 A very hard working, sweaty session (eepecially on this heat! 🥵) 🥋
2 yr. ago
We had two competitors today travel to York for a Development Competition!
Charlie was up first and won his first with some solid attacks, his opponent picking up shidos and being disqualified. In his second fight he went down a waza ari score and had to really fight to get that score back. He managed to throw his opponent twice for waza ari, securing the win and gold medal! 🥇
Jay was in one of the last groups of the day, having been moved from the junior to senior categories to gain more fights. Jay had three fights and threw each opponent for the maximum ippon score, also gaining a gold m
Charlie was up first and won his first with some solid attacks, his opponent picking up shidos and being disqualified. In his second fight he went down a waza ari score and had to really fight to get that score back. He managed to throw his opponent twice for waza ari, securing the win and gold medal! 🥇
Jay was in one of the last groups of the day, having been moved from the junior to senior categories to gain more fights. Jay had three fights and threw each opponent for the maximum ippon score, also gaining a gold m
2 yr. ago
Huge congratulations to all our Judoka who graded today! 👏
Some great theory knowledge displayed and good work ethic on show.
Another well done to our Judoka of the Month... Benjamin!!! 🏆
Thanks to our coaches today for their hard work put in running the sessions and taking the examinations, and to Fiona for all her admin work too! 😀
Some great theory knowledge displayed and good work ethic on show.
Another well done to our Judoka of the Month... Benjamin!!! 🏆
Thanks to our coaches today for their hard work put in running the sessions and taking the examinations, and to Fiona for all her admin work too! 😀
2 yr. ago
Congratulations to Jay, our only competitor today at the BJA Development Event at Hadrian Leisure Centre.
This was only Jay’s second event fighting in the senior section at just 15 years old, and he won the two fights in his pool to secure the Gold trophy! Well done Jay! 🥇
This was only Jay’s second event fighting in the senior section at just 15 years old, and he won the two fights in his pool to secure the Gold trophy! Well done Jay! 🥇
2 yr. ago
Three of our team took a trip up to Ratho (Scotland) for a competition rules course led by Neil Adams MBE, double Olympic silver medallist, World Champion and five time European Champion and technical expert and referee supervisor for the IJF.
This course gave a good insight into current competitive Judo and can be put into practice through their training, coaching and refereeing.
Good work Robyn, Lewis & Rachael 🙌
This course gave a good insight into current competitive Judo and can be put into practice through their training, coaching and refereeing.
Good work Robyn, Lewis & Rachael 🙌
2 yr. ago
Huge thanks to Persimmon Homes for their generous donation to our club!
This money will be a great support to the development of our club.
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Newbiggin based Butokokan Judo Club is celebrating after securing £2,000 worth of funding from national housebuilder Persim
This money will be a great support to the development of our club.
https://www.northumberland...
Newbiggin based Butokokan Judo Club is celebrating after securing £2,000 worth of funding from national housebuilder Persim
2 yr. ago
Fantastic day for our three travelling competitors to the BJC Open Nationals today at Arena Sport Kettering!
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
2 yr. ago
Fantastic day for our three travelling competitors to the BJC Open Nationals today at Arena Sport Kettering!
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
2 yr. ago
Wishing the best of luck to these three competing at the BJC Open Nationals today!
Good luck Charlie, Zac & Jay!!!
Good luck Charlie, Zac & Jay!!!
2 yr. ago
Fantastic day for our three travelling competitors to the BJC Open Nationals today at Arena Sport Kettering!
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
Charlie won all three fights in a pool of 4 to take gold in his first appearance at this event making him BJC Open National Champion!🥇
Zac was in a pool of 5, stepping up a category from last year. He went on to win two of his contests and lost 2 (one of which was withdrawing through injury on medical advice). Zac placed third based on these results which is brilliant! 🥉
Jay won all three of his contests to take the gold! This is Jays third year in a row winning the gold in the Juni
2 yr. ago
Congratulations to Molly Common on placing third in the PSUK National Championships in Manchester yesterday! A great day followed by an awards presentation! Well done Moll! 🥋 🥉
2 yr. ago
🥋 Judoka of the Month 🥋
Congratulations to our Judoka of the month for September, William!
After our short break William came back to judo and was a bit unsure, but he has persevered, knuckled down and his confidence growth from the start of September to now is just off the charts! Along with this, he is doing fantastic, pulling off brilliant throws whilst remembering the names of the techniques he’s doing! It was unanimous amongst the coaches for who had earned the award this month!
Fantastic work William, keep it up! 👌
Congratulations to our Judoka of the month for September, William!
After our short break William came back to judo and was a bit unsure, but he has persevered, knuckled down and his confidence growth from the start of September to now is just off the charts! Along with this, he is doing fantastic, pulling off brilliant throws whilst remembering the names of the techniques he’s doing! It was unanimous amongst the coaches for who had earned the award this month!
Fantastic work William, keep it up! 👌
2 yr. ago
Well done to our competitors today in South Shields and Wales!
Zac had a best of 3 with a tough competitor from another group as there was nobody in his specific category. He gave a good account of himself and although didn’t win gained plenty of experience and a Gold in his own category in the Northern Area Regional Schools.
Charlie had 3 fights in the Northen Area Regional Schools and won all of his fights with ippons meaning he won the Gold in this event! He then also stepped into the Northern Area Development Event and had a further 3 contests, losing his first but again coming back wit
Zac had a best of 3 with a tough competitor from another group as there was nobody in his specific category. He gave a good account of himself and although didn’t win gained plenty of experience and a Gold in his own category in the Northern Area Regional Schools.
Charlie had 3 fights in the Northen Area Regional Schools and won all of his fights with ippons meaning he won the Gold in this event! He then also stepped into the Northern Area Development Event and had a further 3 contests, losing his first but again coming back wit
2 yr. ago
Just 5 competitors yesterday at the FIJ Development event! 🥋
William entered his first competition and although no wins this time, he gave it a good go and now knows what to expect for future events!
Star had 2 fights against higher grades players, again not winning but giving it her best which makes us super proud!
This was Quinn’s first competition stepping up to the over 8 year old section, he gave a good account of himself winning 2, and losing 1 and gaining good experience in this tougher category!
Charlie also won 2 and lost two, always giving it his best and improving every time h
William entered his first competition and although no wins this time, he gave it a good go and now knows what to expect for future events!
Star had 2 fights against higher grades players, again not winning but giving it her best which makes us super proud!
This was Quinn’s first competition stepping up to the over 8 year old section, he gave a good account of himself winning 2, and losing 1 and gaining good experience in this tougher category!
Charlie also won 2 and lost two, always giving it his best and improving every time h
2 yr. ago
Just one competitor yesterday at the final North East Grand Prix of the year! Jay won all of his fights to secure a third gold medal out of four events! Well done Jay!
2 yr. ago
** 🥋 Judoka of the Month 🥋 **
Well done to Octobers Judoka of the Month - Jesse!
Jesse started the with us last year, but had a period of time out over the spring/summer after picking up an injury. Since returning after the summer Jesse has been very consistent with his training and improving week on week. His confidence has grown and he nailed his theory today at the gradings, gaining his 6th Kyu!
Congratulations Jesse, keep up the good work!
Well done to Octobers Judoka of the Month - Jesse!
Jesse started the with us last year, but had a period of time out over the spring/summer after picking up an injury. Since returning after the summer Jesse has been very consistent with his training and improving week on week. His confidence has grown and he nailed his theory today at the gradings, gaining his 6th Kyu!
Congratulations Jesse, keep up the good work!
2 yr. ago
Congratulations to all of our judoka at todays gradings! Some excellent quality theory on show, can’t wait to see you all at the next sessions with your new grades! 👏👏
2 yr. ago
Fantastic day for our 3 competitors at the BJA Development competition today!
First up we had Zac, who won 2 out of 3 fights against tough opponents, which secured a Gold trophy!
Jay had a best of 3 in the under 16’s category where he won all 3 with ippons to take the Gold. He then stepped up to enter his first Senior event, winning all 4 fights in this category to take another Gold!
Finally, at the very end of the day we had Lewis entered in the senior section. Lewis won 3 fights, and narrowly missed out on the gold in his final fight where he came away with the Siler medal!
Thank you
First up we had Zac, who won 2 out of 3 fights against tough opponents, which secured a Gold trophy!
Jay had a best of 3 in the under 16’s category where he won all 3 with ippons to take the Gold. He then stepped up to enter his first Senior event, winning all 4 fights in this category to take another Gold!
Finally, at the very end of the day we had Lewis entered in the senior section. Lewis won 3 fights, and narrowly missed out on the gold in his final fight where he came away with the Siler medal!
Thank you
2 yr. ago
Last night we hosted our annual Christmas Party and Awards Presentation! 🏆 🎅🏻
This is a great chance to get together in a fun setting to celebrate achievements from over the year as the big judo family that we are!
🗓️ We had representation from individuals or teams at 38 events (and this was a quieter year!) 🗓️
This year saw the upskilling of two coaches (Robyn completed her Level 1 and Molly working towards her Level 2 coach award), with Anth planned in to start in the new year as well!
🥋 Some big promotions this year as well with Robyn achieving 2nd Dan at the start of the year, Molly
This is a great chance to get together in a fun setting to celebrate achievements from over the year as the big judo family that we are!
🗓️ We had representation from individuals or teams at 38 events (and this was a quieter year!) 🗓️
This year saw the upskilling of two coaches (Robyn completed her Level 1 and Molly working towards her Level 2 coach award), with Anth planned in to start in the new year as well!
🥋 Some big promotions this year as well with Robyn achieving 2nd Dan at the start of the year, Molly
2 yr. ago
👏 Appreciation Post! 👏
🥋 Firstly, to our volunteer coaches, Steve, Anth, Robyn and Molly. Your support has been invaluable, especially in times during the year we’ve been a coach down! You all take on extra tasks without being asked and are always on hand to help, each with individual coaching styles that our judoka love! Thank you all for everything! 🖤
🩷 And secondly to Fiona, Sharon and Zoe, from Andrew and Rachael. Without you looking after our Kayla we couldn’t possibly run the sessions. Thank you for treating her like your own, she loves the time she gets to spend with you all and the l
🥋 Firstly, to our volunteer coaches, Steve, Anth, Robyn and Molly. Your support has been invaluable, especially in times during the year we’ve been a coach down! You all take on extra tasks without being asked and are always on hand to help, each with individual coaching styles that our judoka love! Thank you all for everything! 🖤
🩷 And secondly to Fiona, Sharon and Zoe, from Andrew and Rachael. Without you looking after our Kayla we couldn’t possibly run the sessions. Thank you for treating her like your own, she loves the time she gets to spend with you all and the l
2 yr. ago
And now, on to the awards!
🏆Special recognition Awards🏆
1️⃣ Zac ⭐️
Last year was a bit of a stuggle, always trying his best but just missing out. This year has seen a change in Zac, with him always stepping on the mat with a ‘can do’ attitude and training hard in sessions
2️⃣ William R ⭐️
One of the youngest ones on the mat William attends regularly twice a week and gives his best, whether working with those his own age, or a bit older! He never complains and is always smiling which is a joy to see!
3️⃣ Georgina ⭐️
Always on hand to lend a hand and assist coaching the younger ones, Geor
🏆Special recognition Awards🏆
1️⃣ Zac ⭐️
Last year was a bit of a stuggle, always trying his best but just missing out. This year has seen a change in Zac, with him always stepping on the mat with a ‘can do’ attitude and training hard in sessions
2️⃣ William R ⭐️
One of the youngest ones on the mat William attends regularly twice a week and gives his best, whether working with those his own age, or a bit older! He never complains and is always smiling which is a joy to see!
3️⃣ Georgina ⭐️
Always on hand to lend a hand and assist coaching the younger ones, Geor
2 yr. ago
Our final awards!
🏆 Little Tigers Award - Quinn 🏆
Quinn has been a little superstar this year! He’s been very consistent training and competitions. Recently, he’s stepped into the Junior section after turning 8 and continues to train hard with older ones too! Forever a cheeky chap, making us all laugh!
🏆 Spirit of Judo - Charlie 🏆
Some huge steps forward over the last 12 months for Charlie! Both in training and competitions he gives it his all and always impresses us with his ‘never give up’ attitude. Regardless of results he always comes off the mat smiling, and ready to go again!
🏆 Paul D
🏆 Little Tigers Award - Quinn 🏆
Quinn has been a little superstar this year! He’s been very consistent training and competitions. Recently, he’s stepped into the Junior section after turning 8 and continues to train hard with older ones too! Forever a cheeky chap, making us all laugh!
🏆 Spirit of Judo - Charlie 🏆
Some huge steps forward over the last 12 months for Charlie! Both in training and competitions he gives it his all and always impresses us with his ‘never give up’ attitude. Regardless of results he always comes off the mat smiling, and ready to go again!
🏆 Paul D
2 yr. ago
Congratulations to our Judoka of the Month for December... Tom 🏆
Tom has been working extremely hard during sessions these past few months, he has great technical ability and knowledge.
Keep up the good work Tom 👏
Tom has been working extremely hard during sessions these past few months, he has great technical ability and knowledge.
Keep up the good work Tom 👏
2 yr. ago
The North East hosted a Grand Prix Masterclass and presentation event at Tyne Community Centre with 6th Dan Luke Preston.
Luke is an IJF Master coach and EJU Level 4 coach, he was British Champion, Commonwealth Medallist & has 18 International medals.
Since 2006 Luke has worked as a support coach for GB, coaching at Junior, U23 and Senior European, World Championships and Olympics.
We had a great turnout for the Masterclass with well over 100 students and coaches in attendance.
Grand Prix competitors who successfully won a gold in each of the four Grand Prix competitions were each presented w
Luke is an IJF Master coach and EJU Level 4 coach, he was British Champion, Commonwealth Medallist & has 18 International medals.
Since 2006 Luke has worked as a support coach for GB, coaching at Junior, U23 and Senior European, World Championships and Olympics.
We had a great turnout for the Masterclass with well over 100 students and coaches in attendance.
Grand Prix competitors who successfully won a gold in each of the four Grand Prix competitions were each presented w
2 yr. ago
Fantastic efforts from the over 10’s and seniors that stayed on for our circuit session today! Well done team! 💪
2 yr. ago
Huge congratulations to all our Judoka who participated in our grading today!
Some fab knowledge displayed and some well deserved promotions.
Some fab knowledge displayed and some well deserved promotions.
2 yr. ago
North East Grand Prix Open Judo Competition
24th March 2024
Club members - see our club group page to enter
24th March 2024
Club members - see our club group page to enter
