2 yr. ago
We will be running our long awaited beginners competition at Lopham Village Hall on Sunday the 6th October. Details now on the BJA calendar.
2 yr. ago
Doug the pug gives his verdict on the heavyweight judo today. Well I don't care what he thinks I am enjoying it!!!!!
2 yr. ago
We will be running our long awaited beginners competition at Lopham Village Hall on Sunday the 6th October. Details now on the BJA calendar.
2 yr. ago
I once received an award from the BJA that I refused to accept, a close friend once wanted to nominate me for a red and white belt that I never ever wanted anyway, frankly all I ever want to do was teach and help children and promote judo.
The past 6 months I have had the opportunity to coach at Wortham Primary School in Suffolk. As the years roll by it does not get any easier to coach however, I yet again experienced children and indeed the staff at the school that make it all worthwhile. To be presented on my last day with a present and a card signed by all those incredible children pounds
The past 6 months I have had the opportunity to coach at Wortham Primary School in Suffolk. As the years roll by it does not get any easier to coach however, I yet again experienced children and indeed the staff at the school that make it all worthwhile. To be presented on my last day with a present and a card signed by all those incredible children pounds
2 yr. ago
At the Don Werner memorial competition at Brentwood Essex we had just William in action. Two wins saw him progress to the semi final and like the Kent International suffer a defeat that left him with yet another bronze medal. It is somewhat bizarre to say I was more pleased with his losing fight simply because of his mature fight management. It may sound crazy but he did everything right other than win the contest but that is not to take anything away from his conqueror who thoroughly deserved his win and eventual gold medal. We do not have many players I am prepared to risk outside the Easter
2 yr. ago
Please remember there is no judo at Lopham Village Hall tonight as the hall has been pre-booked, back next week as usual. Enjoy what looks like a sunny day.
2 yr. ago
A big thank you to Cailean and Colin for the memories
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2 yr. ago
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2 yr. ago
What an amazing night! The club held a rare open session and we were rewarded with 24 juniors on the mat and 12 on the senior session. It was brilliant to see 3 from my sessions at Wortham Primary School. Eden as usual lead both sessions with professionalism far beyond her experience. Such sessions with so many novices are difficult but she was ably supported by Georgina and to a lesser extent myself now struggling with injuries from the weekend ladder fall as well as the hip problems. However, the night was a cracker with some promising newbies on the mat. Finally, must also say I stole the i
2 yr. ago
Back to full strength tonight with the return of our groundwork specialist as Sean took the competition class. So nice to reunite and catch up again. Thanks Sean for making my night an easy one.
2 yr. ago
Another excellent turnout tonight on both junior and senior sessions. We will now take a break from Lopham Village Hall and return on the 9th September refreshed. A big thank you to Eden (supported by Emma) who has taken almost all the sessions this year and tonight to Tom Georgina Reece and Tony who came on and helped me with the little ones. We are developing not just players but a coaching structure to carry on Kumo Judo Club.
Finally a big thank you to the players/parents and those under the radar of whom there are many that make this club what it is.
Have a great August and see you all in
Finally a big thank you to the players/parents and those under the radar of whom there are many that make this club what it is.
Have a great August and see you all in
2 yr. ago
Doug the pug gives his verdict on the heavyweight judo today. Well I don't care what he thinks I am enjoying it!!!!!
2 yr. ago
With so many missing tonight and unable to match some of our regulars the session consisted of just Tom and Reece again. I am so fortunate that nowadays I am more of a spectator than active coach depending on Sean to take this evening's 2 hour session. It is so frustrating to know where I want to place my legs but totally unable to do so because of the arthritic hips. However, the show goes on and a big big thank you to Sean for tonight.
2 yr. ago
A flashback to July 2018 Georgina and Reece. Proud to say we still have both of them on the mat and training together. Kumo more than a judo club.
2 yr. ago
What an amazing weekend for the club.
On Saturday we fought 7 young fighters at Felixstowe and I have to admit we lost more contests than we won. However, was I unhappy? No, the smiles on the faces of my young team said it all. The event was so friendly I am not even sure who won what medals, but frankly, it just did not matter. The team of Toby Jemima Julietta Harvey Amelia Harriet and Laurence did us proud with the behavior and judo. Sadly I did not get the opportunity to thank the Felixstowe team for all their hard work as I had to dash from there to Lopham to pick up Emma and take her to W
On Saturday we fought 7 young fighters at Felixstowe and I have to admit we lost more contests than we won. However, was I unhappy? No, the smiles on the faces of my young team said it all. The event was so friendly I am not even sure who won what medals, but frankly, it just did not matter. The team of Toby Jemima Julietta Harvey Amelia Harriet and Laurence did us proud with the behavior and judo. Sadly I did not get the opportunity to thank the Felixstowe team for all their hard work as I had to dash from there to Lopham to pick up Emma and take her to W
2 yr. ago
On Saturday at Felixstowe the majority of our little team are competing for the very first time. Please ensure the following;
1) Ensure you take your child's BJA licence for production at the weigh in.
2) Girl players must wear a white T shirt under their judo jacket and remove anything metal from the body-even hair bands. Hair must be tied back too.
3) Please ensure judo suits are clean and that finger nails and toe nails are short and not a danger to the opponents.
4) Take bottles of water and make sure that our players have flip flops or suitable foot attire as I do not want our players wal
1) Ensure you take your child's BJA licence for production at the weigh in.
2) Girl players must wear a white T shirt under their judo jacket and remove anything metal from the body-even hair bands. Hair must be tied back too.
3) Please ensure judo suits are clean and that finger nails and toe nails are short and not a danger to the opponents.
4) Take bottles of water and make sure that our players have flip flops or suitable foot attire as I do not want our players wal
2 yr. ago
Saturday at the Felixstowe competition weigh in time for under 8’s is 9am over 8’s 10-11am
2 yr. ago
What should have been an entry of 5 players for the Kent International was decimated by illness within our small competition crew and shrunk the entry to just the two of them. On Saturday William turned in an amazing performance in a group of 16 to take bronze medal winning 3 losing 1 justifying my decision to award him his yellow belt a couple of weeks ago. On Sunday Reece stepped up winning 1 and losing 2 in a group of 20 odd players. No doubt the weekend belonged to William who defeated the Kabin virus and 3 very worthy opponents on route to Bronze. A big thank you to Heidi and Vicky who bo
2 yr. ago
Probably my finest hour in judo, winning a 4th consecutive Gold medal in 1999 at the British Masters but more importantly my final 10 points for my competitive 3rd Dan.
Dave Saunders had beaten me 3 times before this and although we were always mates it was nice to get this one over him. Dave was a true gentleman.
Howard
Dave Saunders had beaten me 3 times before this and although we were always mates it was nice to get this one over him. Dave was a true gentleman.
Howard
2 yr. ago
I have posted a number of videos which shows Kumo in victory but here is one where I lost all 4 contests. I found the tape in the loft and watching it was surreal. My memory of this contest is no more. It was like watching it for the first time. I cannot believe where the years gone. This was the brilliant Ipswich Senior Open in 1991. Yes I got my backside handed to me 4 times that day but within 10 years I would return with many a player that did not. Wonderful days, wonderful competition.
2 yr. ago
Probably my finest hour in judo, winning a 4th consecutive Gold medal in 1999 at the British Masters but more importantly my final 10 points for my competitive 3rd Dan.
Dave Saunders had beaten me 3 times before this and although we were always mates it was nice to get this one over him. Dave was a true gentleman.
Howard
Dave Saunders had beaten me 3 times before this and although we were always mates it was nice to get this one over him. Dave was a true gentleman.
Howard
2 yr. ago
25 years later Kumo coaches still setting an example as Eden takes Silver at the London Universities in November
2 yr. ago
Felt good to be on the mat again. Yes it hurts the double hip arthritis is a more problematic issue than the heart stent and I know we can’t defeat nature but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it a good fight. My aim is to at least be able to participate in newaza. Maybe my randori days are over but no regrets.
2 yr. ago
VHS memories. Gemma was as close as I ever got to recreating a second Colin Oates. As a sport we all lose so many talented players too soon. We now coach in a very different way, Eden does the hard work at the Lopham base and my input is mostly restricted to our small band of competitive fighters (that includes Eden) in the cabin. The combination is working well and we are already seeing progress. We need another Colin or Jono and I still think we can achieve one. Remember to get your entry into Felixstowe and kick start your judo.
2 yr. ago
I have posted a number of videos which shows Kumo in victory but here is one where I lost all 4 contests. I found the tape in the loft and watching it was surreal. My memory of this contest is no more. It was like watching it for the first time. I cannot believe where the years gone. This was the brilliant Ipswich Senior Open in 1991. Yes I got my backside handed to me 4 times that day but within 10 years I would return with many a player that did not. Wonderful days, wonderful competition.
2 yr. ago
Emma, Eden and myself have all succumbed to some kind of cold/flu bug and whilst I tested negative on Saturday sometimes it takes a while to reveal if it is Covid, I feel lots better but not well enough to run on my own (ie without Emma and Eden). So in the interests of all players/parents I have taken the decision to cancel both sessions tonight. Sincere apologies, but this bug whatever it is clearly spreads quickly and is quite nasty.
2 yr. ago
When the kabin numbers exceed the club's senior Monday evening session we must be doing something right. We had 3 Dan grades 2 brown belts and 3 red belts all subjected to a grueling 90 minutes with no place to hide. The provision of the kabin means we can provide both recreational judo at Lopham Village Hall and much harder competitive session at the kabin. My neighbors need medals for putting up with the car parking and the music resonating from the building.
2 yr. ago
This is a photo of Alfie after a recent training session in Japan. Alfie becomes the fourth Kumo Judo club player to train in Japan following in the footsteps of Colin Oates, Jono Drane and Niamh Southgate, the difference being all 3 were Great Britain players at the time. Alfie is only an orange belt and I cannot imagine the courage required to go on a Japanese mat without the backup of fellow players. We are immensely proud of him.
