Choosing the right platform for a judo club's online presence is crucial for its growth and community engagement. While Facebook is a popular and versatile social network, Judo Connect offers specific advantages tailored to the needs and aspirations of judo clubs. Here are three main reasons why Judo Connect is a better choice for a judo club compared to using Facebook as their primary social network:

At the East Anglian Fours and Dan grading today we had just the one player in action. Tom took a well earned bronze in a group of brown belts and went on to win a contest at the grading giving him 20 points toward his black belt. A big thank you to Eden who did not have any opponents so manned a table most of the day.
Also, those players who earned their red belts at our grading last Monday will be provided with their new belts by the club. We will order them tomorrow. There was a time when they were provided free by the BJA, however, we will meet the cost for you and hopefully help toward the

A new initiative encouraging older folk to gain confidence and enhance life from the BJA. Big thanks for a great course,

Another new Dan grade for the club! Today, Aaron smashed it on a line up at the Budokwai to gain his #BJA 1st Dan 👏 💪 🥋

End of term Senior team photo and celebration of Dave’s well earned black belt! CONGRATS DAVE, epic achievement! Remember no judo next week until after the bank holiday, then we’re back again at the usual times for a fresh term. Thanks all that have joined us so far this year, see you soon! #judo #judoka #cirencester #ThisIsJudo #JudoFamily #wearegbjudo #britishjudo #IJF #BJA #judotraining #ippon

WELL DONE DAVE! So pleased to have you on the other side of the mat! #judo #judoka #cirencester #ThisIsJudo #JudoFamily #wearegbjudo #britishjudo #IJF #BJA #judotraining #ippon

The players that graded for the first time on Monday night to 1st Mon are now entitled to wear a red belt. We have registered the grades with the BJA. The certificates take some time, however, if you do not receive anything in say 4 weeks or so please let us know.

Team, some important information for the Hampshire Closed Championships this Sunday 28th April :-

Venue Address
Maida Gymnasium, Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 2BT
Enter the car park via Scarletts road and not Hospital road, if you use the Hospital road entrance for entry or departure you may be fined £100.00.
You have been warned.

Contest Information:

Armlocks or strangles only allowed in the Senior event.
Method of competition will be pools throughout & current BJA rules will apply.
Medals will be presented throughout the day
All competitors must wear suitable footwear at all times when of

Refereeing and ‘The Youth Voice’

In early June, there is an opportunity to learn from Keith Merrick, one of the best referees in the UK and the BJA’s National Technical and Education Coordinator and Staff Lead for Technical Officiating and Refereeing.

Keith will be leading a course on how to referee through to qualification, and members can start from only green belt and 12 years of age!

All the information you need is here - https://www.nijudo.com/eve... and the course is completely funded and free for NIJF members and member clubs.

The Youth Voice:

The NIJF are

Refereeing and ‘The Youth Voice’

In early June, there is an opportunity to learn from Keith Merrick, one of the best referees in the UK and the BJA’s National Technical and Education Coordinator and Staff Lead for Technical Officiating and Refereeing.

Keith will be leading a course on how to referee through to qualification, and members can start from only green belt and 12 years of age!

All the information you need is here - https://www.nijudo.com/eve... and the course is completely funded and free for NIJF members and member clubs.

The Youth Voice:

The NIJF are

CLUB DAN GRADE EXAMINATION & JU-NO-KATA COURSE

On Sunday 21st April the club invited Jeremy Robinson (BJA Senior Examiner & Senior Kata Examiner) to visit the club to conduct a number of Dan Grade examinations & deliver a Ju-No-Kata course for it's members.
Following a series of comprehensive & challenging assessments of the candidates ability, knowledge & understanding, the following examinations were passed:
Felix Harris - 1st Dan Competitive Dan Grade Skills
Mat Upton - 1st Dan Competitive Dan Grade Skills
Josh Dibbins - Technical 1st Dan Grade - Sections 1 & 2
Nic Costiff - Technical 3rd

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

OVER 8 JUDOKA!
Please remember to bring your BJA license to class over the next 2 weeks if you want to grade 🥋

🟤⚫️🤩 POINTS MEANS PRIZES! 🤩⚫️🟤

Comp Outlines: https://bit.ly/DNA-NL-OPEN...

Enter Online: https://fienta.com/dna-jud...

We are delighted to confirm that after extremely positive talks with britishjudo we have been given the go ahead to pilot a new method for awarding promotion points at our upcoming event on the 27th April 2024.

We have teamed up with senior examiner & north west area secretary Dave Duffy to pilot the recruitment of a senior examiner to award promotion points at a BJA Registered Level 3 Event.

Many thanks to British Judo sanctioning this pilot;

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

Another strong senior session tonight. Thanks to BJA chair Gerry Gualtieri, Max Stewart and Lucy Renshall for the visit! 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇯🇲🇺🇸🇳🇿🇺🇦

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

* 2024 BJA Sussex County Judo Trials *

Not a 'bad day at the Office' for our small team of 15 x MSMAS Judo Players (both Junior & Senior) that entered this years Sussex County Trials :-)

Together they achieved 10 x Medals and Sussex County places !!

Thanks to all our Players, parents and friends who attended to lend support, really truly appreciated !!

Picture shows a few at the end of the day plus a happy 'father and son' pic as each medalled on the day too !!

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

Meet Our Fearless Leader: Sam Skillcorn!

As the Club Coach and Co-owner of Fighting Fitness Judo, Sam Skillcorn is the driving force behind our journey to excellence. With a wealth of experience as a former elite athlete representing Great Britain, Sam knows firsthand what it takes to succeed on the world stage.

From winning gold at the Commonwealth Games to earning European Bronze Medals, Sam's impressive list of accomplishments speaks volumes about her dedication and skill. But her passion doesn't stop there – Sam is also a certified BJA & UKCC Level 2 Coach, holding a 3rd Dan black belt.

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

🔹 **Canterbury Judokwai**
🗓️ Date: Every Wednesday
🕛 Time: kids 6.15-7-15pm Seniors 8.00-9.30pm
📍 Location: The prince of Wales Youth Club, Military Rd, Canterbury
🥋 Target Audience: All levels
💰 Cost: Free first lesson £4 kids £5 Seniors
📝 Note: Message us for more information
#judo #canterbury #martialarts #motivation #keepfit #BJA

A fun coach revalidation event:

Coaches, are you 'Judo Fit'?

Judo Fit encourages BJA judo players and potential members to participate in the sport of judo in a non-contact (novice) or contact (experienced player’s) style while working to the beat of the music.

Register now for these coach revalidation courses

📍 Kingsley School Sports Centre
📅 4th February
👉 https://ow.ly/Y7sc50QnJNx

📍 Pinewood Judo Club
📅 24th March
👉 https://ow.ly/C50p50QnJNy
#judofit

Newly qualified coaches inbound! 💥
Our lovely Jonathan Hodge and the G&P (Ryan Ashton) attended a BJA coaching course at Croydon Judo Club over the weekend. A decent weekend of learning and an assessment - which they have both passed! 🙌🏽
Big congratulations to you both, and we are all very thankful for you taking this step forward to help run and grow our club 🙏🏽 🥋 🔥 Yes the boys! 😊

Congratulations to all our friends in NW Judo who took part in the British Championships over the past couple of weekends. So wonderful to see so many of our friends from Kendal, Craven and Bacup Judo Clubs back on the mat and some really great performances and results, but a special well done to Danny Harper on his Bronze medal today 🥋🏅

Photo credit to BJA today