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Meet the team... Head coach
Steve Coles

He has stepped into the role this month. But has been in Drake Judo for many years now running our Par classes! To introduce him to you all we have got him to answer some questions ❓❓

Feel free to also ask yours!

1. What inspired you to get involved with judo?

When I was a child, my mum decided to take my older brother and me to a local judo club because we were constantly fighting at home. She hoped it would help channel our energy in a more positive direction.

2. How long have you been involved with and supporting the judo community, and what k

Many of you will know our amazing Judoka, Darcie, Morgan and Zac. Their mum Claire was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year and following surgery is now undergoing Chemo treatment. The Thomas’ are a huge part of our club, Claire and Gary have been supporting us on and off the mat and now it’s time to return their faith in us. Darcie, Morgan and Zac are fantastic club mates who’ve represented Judo Swansea with all the values of Judo and we are immensely proud of them.

Zac’s rugby team Dunvant RFC are hosting a Brave the Shave on the 4th August at 4pm. All funds raised will go to Maggie's S

We have had a fabulous entry for our competitions on August 17th and 18th.

Just a few spaces maximum left for our split grade youth and senior event on the 17th. We have 20 youth players from novice to 1st kyu and 35 Senior Novice to Green belts, 10 1st Kyu Men and 5 1st Kyu ladies.

Still spaces for the junior event but they are filling up fast!

Enter online at

Book your appointment with Kin Ryu Judo Club - Competitions / Gradings

We have had a fabulous entry for our competitions on August 17th and 18th.

Just a few spaces maximum left for our split grade youth and senior event on the 17th. We have 20 youth players from novice to 1st kyu and 35 Senior Novice to Green belts, 10 1st Kyu Men and 5 1st Kyu ladies.

Still spaces for the junior event but they are filling up fast!

Enter online at

Book your appointment with Kin Ryu Judo Club - Competitions / Gradings

We have had a fabulous entry for our competitions on August 17th and 18th.

Just a few spaces maximum left for our split grade youth and senior event on the 17th. We have 20 youth players from novice to 1st kyu and 35 Senior Novice to Green belts, 10 1st Kyu Men and 5 1st Kyu ladies.

Still spaces for the junior event but they are filling up fast!

Enter online at

Book your appointment with Kin Ryu Judo Club - Competitions / Gradings

Dear all Scorpions,
I would love to share with all of you that one of our young Scorpions mum has cut and donated all her long hair to a charity. Please see her story below and let’s share and donate to this amazing cause. Even a penny is donation x thank you x🫶🏻

I could really do with your help to reach my fundraising target. Every single share and donation makes a difference.

Hi, I am Marie and I am on a mission to support my son’s special school… Marie Wright needs your support for Marie’s big haircut for Wolverdene Special School

Many of you will know our amazing Judoka, Darcie, Morgan and Zac. Their mum Claire was diagnosed with Cancer earlier this year and following surgery is now undergoing Chemo treatment. The Thomas’ are a huge part of our club, Claire and Gary have been supporting us on and off the mat and now it’s time to return their faith in us. Darcie, Morgan and Zac are fantastic club mates who’ve represented Judo Swansea with all the values of Judo and we are immensely proud of them.

Zac’s rugby team Dunvant RFC are hosting a Brave the Shave on the 4th August at 4pm. All funds raised will go to Maggie's S

Meet the team... Head coach
Steve Coles

He has stepped into the role this month. But has been in Drake Judo for many years now running our Par classes! To introduce him to you all we have got him to answer some questions ❓❓

Feel free to also ask yours!

1. What inspired you to get involved with judo?

When I was a child, my mum decided to take my older brother and me to a local judo club because we were constantly fighting at home. She hoped it would help channel our energy in a more positive direction.

2. How long have you been involved with and supporting the judo community, and what k

OK, Brawl over, I'm now sharing this local event, I did the last one and it was very good. Try not to miss it.

The next Northern Home Counties Area Training Session will take place on Sunday 29th September, held at the ‘Herts & Essex Sports Centre, Beldhams Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertforshire,CM23 5LH.

0930-1115am – Session 1
U10’s born 2015-2016 (minimum age 8yr’s)
Minors born 2013-2014
Pre-Cadets born 2011-2012

1130-1315pm – Session 2
Cadets born 2008-2010
Juniors born 2005-2007
Seniors (2004+),
Masters (30yr’s +)

The session provides NHC Judoka additional opportunity to train and inc

The next Northern Home Counties Area Training Session will take place on Sunday 29th September, held at the ‘Herts & Essex Sports Centre, Beldhams Lane, Bishops Stortford, Hertforshire,CM23 5LH.

0930-1115am – Session 1
U10’s born 2015-2016 (minimum age 8yr’s)
Minors born 2013-2014
Pre-Cadets born 2011-2012

1130-1315pm – Session 2
Cadets born 2008-2010
Juniors born 2005-2007
Seniors (2004+),
Masters (30yr’s +)

The session provides NHC Judoka additional opportunity to train and increase their volume of Randori, which is the fundamental training unit of Performance Judo and the long-term de

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Results Catch-Up Part 3: Kent International last weekend.
2x 🥉 Seb & Freya superb judo!
⭐️ Max & Jamil (7th) in huge groups!
👨‍⚖️ Graham & Jamil refereeing
👨‍⚖️ Mum Officiating
👮‍♂️ Dad Competition Welfare Officer

Classes: Kids, 7pm Mon & Fri | Adults, 8pm Mon

Results Catch-Up Part 1: Southern Area Development event. Superb day.
2x 🥇 Precious, Frank
5x 🥈 Thomas, Fabien, Reuben, Freya, Phoebe
6x 🥉 Isla, Ella, Seb, Austris, Macy, Zac
👨‍⚖️ Matus passing Club Referee
👨‍⚖️ Mum Officiating + Tomas & Jamil Refereeing

Classes: Kids, 7pm Mon & Fri | Adults, 8pm Mon

L3 – British Minors Championships
OCTOBER 5, 2024
£25

Venue: The Brentwood Centre, Doddingshurst Road, Pilgrims Hatch, CM15 9NN

Players born in the years 2013 and 2014

Categories:

Minimum Grade 4th Mon

Boys: -27kg, -30kg, -34kg, -38kg, -42kg, -46kg, -50kg, +50kg

Girls: -28kg, -32kg, -36kg, -40kg, -44kg, -48kg, -52kg, +52kg

Technical restrictions will apply to all categories

https://www.britishjudo.or...

**CLOSING DATE: SATURDAY 28TH SEPTMBER 2024**

It's almost time to celebrate our amazing summer graduates ✨🥂

For radiography alumna Elle (BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography 2023), her graduation day was extra special. 13 years after her mum, Lisa, graduated from the same course! 🎓

Elle posed with her mum Lisa on her graduation back in 2010. She then returned to the same spots 13 years later to celebrate her own achievements.

Thanks to Elle and Lisa for sharing their lovely story with us! 💙 If you're graduating this summer and have a story you want to share, please do get in touch! Either send us a message or email us at socialmedialiverpo

It's almost time to celebrate our amazing summer graduates ✨🥂

For radiography alumna Elle (BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography 2023), her graduation day was extra special. 13 years after her mum, Lisa, graduated from the same course! 🎓

Elle posed with her mum Lisa on her graduation back in 2010. She then returned to the same spots 13 years later to celebrate her own achievements.

Thanks to Elle and Lisa for sharing their lovely story with us! 💙 If you're graduating this summer and have a story you want to share, please do get in touch! Either send us a message or email us at socialmedialiverpo

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

The 3rd year this completion has been hosted at the university of Bath, Team Bath. The previous 2 years reached capacity so enter soon to avoid missing out.
We look forward to our training camp in the days that follow the competition. Come and join us 🥋💙💛

Venue: University of Bath, Sports Training Village, Claverton Down, Bath, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom Event Outlines: LINK Categories: Minors: From 8 Years to born in the year 2012 – minimum […]

Have you ever thought about training and learning how to become a referee?

Club, Area and National Referee C Module – 15 Sep 24 – Bishops Stortford
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 @ 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
£15

Referee Course – Club, Area and National C

The Northern Home Counties Area are running a Club, Area and National C course on Saturday 14th September 2024. Please see minimum requirements.

Club Referee:

• 12 years of age
• 10th Mon / 3rd Kyu
• A minimum of 1-year judo experience
• Must hold current BJA / Judo Scotland / NIJF / WJA membership

Area Referee:

• 15 years of age• 13th Mon / 2nd Kyu
• Ha

I remember when Bob Berland first approached me to train….well actually… it was his mum….
• #judo #judofriends #nyac #nalegacy #lifetimeachievementaward @@

*No-Gi Judo Pilot Event*
📅 Sunday 30 June 2024
📍 National Dojo, Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
ℹ️ Aged minimum of 14
🔗 https://welshjudo.com/even...

Alan Jones MBE will be leading the first No-Gi Judo pilot event in Wales for British Judo. There will be a one hour coaching session on No-Gi Judo highlighting the rules & regulations this will be followed by a competition.

Players will be placed into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their gender, age, grade, weight & competition experience with the aim to create meaningful contests and provide fighters with as much contest t

*No-Gi Judo Pilot Event*
📅 Sunday 30 June 2024
📍 National Dojo, Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
ℹ️ Aged minimum of 14
🔗 https://welshjudo.com/even...

Alan Jones MBE will be leading the first No-Gi Judo pilot event in Wales for British Judo. There will be a one hour coaching session on No-Gi Judo highlighting the rules & regulations this will be followed by a competition.

Players will be placed into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their gender, age, grade, weight & competition experience with the aim to create meaningful contests and provide fighters with as much contest t

*No-Gi Judo Pilot Event*
📅 Sunday 30 June 2024
📍 National Dojo, Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
ℹ️ Aged minimum of 14
🔗 https://welshjudo.com/even...

Alan Jones MBE will be leading the first No-Gi Judo pilot event in Wales for British Judo. There will be a one hour coaching session on No-Gi Judo highlighting the rules & regulations this will be followed by a competition.

Players will be placed into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their gender, age, grade, weight & competition experience with the aim to create meaningful contests and provide fighters with as much contest t

*No-Gi Judo Pilot Event*
📅 Sunday 30 June 2024
📍 National Dojo, Sport Wales National Centre, Cardiff
ℹ️ Aged minimum of 14
🔗 https://welshjudo.com/even...

Alan Jones MBE will be leading the first No-Gi Judo pilot event in Wales for British Judo. There will be a one hour coaching session on No-Gi Judo highlighting the rules & regulations this will be followed by a competition.

Players will be placed into pools of 3, 4, 5 or 6 based upon their gender, age, grade, weight & competition experience with the aim to create meaningful contests and provide fighters with as much contest t

TOMORROW!!!
Our Fayre will go ahead whatever the weather. ☀️🌧

The Summer Fayre is fast approaching! ☀️
The majority of the fayre will be cash only however this year we are excited to announce that you will be able to purchase raffle tickets using our new card machine! The minimum payment will be £3.

We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the fayre. Please come to the office or ask any of the PTA if you are able to lend a hand! 🖐️

Please can you all help by giving this post a share so we can spread the word.
#teamhillfort

2 DAYS TO GO!!! ☀️🍰🍭🌟
We are keeping a close eye on the weather so there will be a wet weather plan of action if needed.
The Fayre will go ahead whatever the weather.

The Summer Fayre is fast approaching! ☀️
The majority of the fayre will be cash only however this year we are excited to announce that you will be able to purchase raffle tickets using our new card machine! The minimum payment will be £3.

We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the fayre. Please come to the office or ask any of the PTA if you are able to lend a hand! 🖐️

Please can you all help by giving this pos

Do not forget Raffle tickets are for sale everyday this week, before & after school.

Next Friday is our Summer Fayre. ☀️

Our PTA will be selling raffle tickets every morning and every afternoon in the run up to the fayre from the school office.
Our card machine is up and running so you can pay using cash or card (minimum using card is £3)
Come and grab your tickets early to be in with a chance of winning some wonderful prizes.

It's all happening at United Judo. Loads of News coming up but first - What a great time was had by all on a Bowling venture. Here is just one of the great teams having fun thanks to sponsor 'Jack Petchey Foundation' Also BIG Thanks to Mum Liz for stepping up and assisting on the day. Team work makes the dream work.

Good luck to Bella Mumford, fighting for more black belt points today at Stratford JC ladies Dan grading 🥋

Next Friday is our Summer Fayre. ☀️

Our PTA will be selling raffle tickets every morning and every afternoon in the run up to the fayre from the school office.
Our card machine is up and running so you can pay using cash or card (minimum using card is £3)
Come and grab your tickets early to be in with a chance of winning some wonderful prizes.