BJC Welsh Nationals 2011
A team of fifteen travelled to Hereford, for this event which was the largest by some margin, in recent history. On the whole it was better organised than previously and enjoyed a greater number of competitors from other Judo organisations than usual.
Most of us arrived on the Saturday and after Pizza and desert settled down to a good nights sleep. Unfortunately for the team, David Sensei had other ideas and woke them up early on Sunday morning for a two mile run and exercises. Suitably awake we arrived at the venue and it was not long before the medals started arriving. First off was Jonah with his fantastic achievement of Gold out of a pool of sixteen. This was clearly his day and nothing was going to stop him.
After a couple of Bronze around lunchtime Molly hit back with a Silver where she comprehensively beat two competitors from other clubs who have been bothering us for a while. Molly just missed out on the Gold by just two points but well deserved her Silver. Elliot also pulled off a surprise Silver at the same time as his brother Jamie pulled in another Bronze. By mid-afternoon there were a few upsets as Allen for the first time failed to pick up a medal and Fairoze found himself outclassed in a group which included Black belts against his Yellow.
All in all, this was a very good day and everyone went home tired but satisfied.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Jonah |
8-9 yrs under 27Kg |
Gold |
Laura Day |
16-17 yrs under 60Kg |
Gold |
Molly |
14-15 yrs under 50Kg |
Silver |
Elliot |
14-15 yrs under 55Kg |
Silver |
Jessica Day |
16-17 yrs under 60Kg |
Silver |
Jonathon |
12-13 yrs under 46Kg |
Bronze |
Jamie |
14-15 yrs under 50Kg |
Bronze |
Chelsea |
14-15 yrs under 61Kg |
Bronze |
Noah |
12-13 yrs under 42Kg |
Bronze |
Shona |
14-15 yrs under 48Kg |
Bronze |
Tom Hargreaves |
16-17 yrs under 70Kg |
Bronze |
The rest of the team who unfortunately did not pick up medals were Oliver, Arya, Fairoze and Allen. A 'well done' to them for a brave effort, particularly Oliver and Arya for whom it was their first contest at this level. Videos of those competing can be seen here.
BJC National Kata Tournament
Chalfont Judokwai attended the BJC National Kata Tournament on the 4th September 2011. Molly (Tori) who partnered with Victoria (Uke) from St. Albans Judo Club grabbed Gold for Katame no Kata (groundwork) with Noah (Tori) & Shona (Uke) taking the Bronze. Shona (Tori) & Noah (Uke) took the Gold for Ju no Kata. David Sensei (Tori) who partnered with Yvette Fox (Uke) just missed out on the medals for Katame no Kata in the Dan grade category. Our own lead Sensei, Roy Brewseter 4th Dan was one of the Judges which probably explains why David Sensei faired badly, reverse nepotism he reckons! |
Roy Sensei with Noah, Shona and Molly |
BJC Bognor Summer Course
Once again we put in a great turnout at this five day course from the 22nd to 26th August. On two of the days, there were ten of us present so that our club represented around a seventh of the total attendees. There was lots to learn so that all of us, from the least experienced to the most came away with some new techniques and useful tips to help us progress. On the Friday there was the usual grading. The following have been promoted (those not mentioned did not grade).
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Name |
New Grade |
Grading Photo |
Jonathon |
3rd Kyu 2 Blue |
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Molly |
3rd Kyu 2 Brown |
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Jamie |
3rd Kyu 2 Brown |
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Laura Day |
1st Kyu |
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Laura Day |
BJC Club Referee |
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Jessica Day |
BJC Club Referee |
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Chalfont Summer Course
24th to 25th July at St. Albans Judo Club
Right at the begining of the summer holidays, our club decamped to St. Albans to take advantage of their permenant Dojo in order to received expert tutition from the instructors who had kindly agreed to share their time with us for Jita Gokei (mutual benefit). Everyone had a great time and were truly exhausted by the end of each day.
More videos and pictures coming shortly
Southfields Under 10's Competition
David Sensei took a small team of four up to Leicester for this competition on the 2nd July. For three of the four, this was their first opportunity in a properly competition and they took part eagerly giving a very good show of themselves and our club.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Arya |
Primary 8 yrs u35Kg |
Silver |
Liam |
Primary 9 yrs u40Kg |
Silver |
Alex |
Primary 9 yrs u35Kg |
Bronze |
Jonah |
Primary 9 yrs u30Kg |
Bronze |
Videos of those competing can be seen here.
St. Albans Team Championships
David Sensei took a small team of three to St. Albans to enter this team competition on Sunday 22nd May. Once everyone was entered, the contestants were split into four teams which then competed against each other. The whole affair was a fun event and all proceeds raised were to aid the Japanese Tsunami appeal. On the way back David Sensei car was hit by a flying road sign just to add to the excitment.
Videos of this are available here
North London Area Spring Basho
This is a 'friendly' competition which aims to serve as an 'introduction' to competition Judo. Held under standard BJC rules but organised so that people of equivalent grade are given the opportunity to compete with each other and gain from the experience. A dozen of us travelled up to Luton and demonstrated good Judo of which the whole club can be proud. The only disappointment was that Jessica had no one to compete against and thus is not listed.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Chelsea |
Junior (over 55Kg) |
Gold |
Molly |
Junior (under 55Kg) |
Gold |
Elliot |
Junior (3rd Kyu) |
Gold |
Ellen |
Junior (over 55Kg) |
Silver |
Kieran |
Junior (under 30Kg) |
Silver |
Jay |
Junior (under 40Kg) |
Silver |
Jamie |
Junior (3rd Kyu) |
Silver |
Emma |
Junior (over 55Kg) |
Bronze |
George |
Junior (under 30Kg) |
Bronze |
Jonathan |
Junior (3rd Kyu) |
Bronze |
David Sensei |
Senior (Kyu & Dan) |
Bronze |
Videos of those competing can be seen here.
BJC Junior Nationals 2011
A team of nine travelled to Hereford on the weekend of the May bank holiday to compete in this major event. A fine display of Chalfont Judo was evident. A big congratulation goes to Molly J. for her first medal at this event upon third year of entry. Noah also pulled off a spectacular Ippon in one of his contests.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Molly J. |
Junior (under 50Kg) |
Silver |
Jonah |
Primary (under 28Kg) |
Bronze |
Noah |
Junior (under 40Kg) |
Bronze |
Elliot |
Junior (under 55Kg) |
Bronze |
Also competing were Molly C, Hannah, Ellie, Shona and Jonathon. A special mention goes to Molly C. for a brave effort in her first competition at this level where she just missed out on the medals. Videos of those competing can be seen here.
Leicester Open Championship
A team of ten travelled up to Leicester on the 9th April to compete in this annual competition. For a two mat venue there were a lot of contestants with 180 people entered. In our team were two new faces, Oliver and Bradley who initially found the whole experience a bit daunting. However, they quickly settled in and put in a good show.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Jonah |
Junior (under 26Kg) |
Gold |
Chelsea |
Junior (under 60Kg) |
Gold |
Allen Hart |
Senior (under 71Kg) |
Silver |
Ellie |
Junior (under 55Kg) |
Bronze |
Shona |
Junior (under 50Kg) |
Bronze |
Fairoze Akhter |
Senior (under 71Kg) |
Bronze |
Rhys Madden |
Senior (under 71Kg) |
Bronze |
Noah put in a very good show in probably the largest group. Having fought his way through the initial rounds, he unfortunatly was beaten in the final pool. Well done to everyone. Next year, we hope to take a larger team!
Videos of the above contestants can be seen here
FPJ2 Course for Bucks & Herts Area
On the 12th & 13th March Roy, Ron, David and Laura attended the FPJ2 coaching course being held for our area at St. Albans Judo Club. There were forty people on the course making it very busy with a lot to learn. Afterwards, we worked out that we threw each other around two hundred and forty times in the one weekend plus no shortage of holds, escapes, strangles and armlocks. A lot to learn and remember but great fun! Congratulations to Laura Day on completing this coaching award. It will stand her in good stead as well as helping her be a valued coach to the club.
The course was attended by every Sensei in the Bucks area and almost all of them in Herts area. So there are bound be to faces you recognise. The course was run by Penny Grigg 5th Dan, ably assisted by Tony Grigg 5th Dan and John Crisp 5th Dan who kindly joined us at very short notice travelling down from Newcastle. Richard Hobbs 4th Dan did sterling service as John's Uke being thrown hundreds of times for our benefit during the weekend.
Bob Cleevely 3rd Dan
Bob Sensei from St. Albans Judo Club visited us on the 11th March and gave us a very interesting session concentrating on Sangaku Jimi (strangles using the legs) along with some variations on Cross Armlock. Bob was ably assisted by Darren Rolph 2nd Dan from Luton Judo Club. However, the pictures of Darren are not as fetching! Bob also helped us tidy up our Katame no Kata bringing his experience for all our benefit.
Well done Jessica!
Upon promotion to 1st Kyu (Brown belt) by Mr. Mealing 7th Dan & Vice President BJC
BJA South Coast Competiton
Name |
Category |
Result |
Laura Day |
Senior (under 52Kg) |
Gold |
Jessica Day |
Senior (under56Kg) |
Bronze |
Jessica and Laura entered this competition and did us proud! Laura took the Gold whilst fighting Brown belts and Jessica grabbed the Bronze despite being up against Brown and two Black belts. A fine demonstration of BJC Judo!
Videos are available here (very soon)
Southfields - First Competition of 2011
A team of eight travelled up to Leicester on the 5th February to compete in this annual competition. For a two mat venue there were a lot of contestants with 220 people entered. On the whole, the standard was quite impressive and our team did us proud. In particular, Noah, competing in a pool of sixteen, did well, grabbing a hard earned Bronze.
Name |
Category |
Result |
Jessica Day |
Senior (under 56Kg) |
Gold |
Laura Day |
Senior (under56Kg) |
Silver |
Tom Hargreaves |
Senior (under 71Kg) |
Silver |
Fairoze Akhter |
Senior (under 71Kg) |
Bronze |
Noah |
Junior (under 40Kg) |
Bronze |
Molly |
Junior (under 50Kg) |
Bronze |
Shona |
Junior (under 50Kg) |
Bronze |
Also competing was Jonathon who narrowly missed out on a medal. Next year, we hope to take a larger team!
Videos of the above contestants can be seen here
Bucks Area Grading - 30th January 2011
The first grading of the year was attended by half the club of whom, most were succesful in obtaining a promotion to higher grade. The general standard at each grade was high and it was commented on that the Kata demonstrations were of a higher standard than expected. Well done to all.
Name |
New Grade |
Jessica Day |
2nd Kyu |
Allen Hart |
2nd Kyu |
Fairoze Akhter |
5th Kyu |
Rachel Weightman |
5th Kyu |
Molly |
3rd Kyu 3 Blue |
Noah |
3rd Kyu 2Blue |
Stephannie |
3rd Kyu |
Sofie |
3rd Kyu |
Emma |
4th Kyu 2 Green |
Ellen |
4th Kyu 1 Green |
Jay |
5th Kyu 3 Orange |
James |
5th Kyu 3 Orange |
James (the elder) |
5th Kyu 2 Orange |
Bradley |
5th Kyu 2 Orange |
Chelsea |
5th Kyu 2 Orange |
George |
5th Kyu |
Charlie |
5th Kyu |
Sofia |
6th Kyu 3 Yellow |
Kieran |
6th Kyu 3 Yellow |
Dillon |
6th Kyu 2 Yellow |
Liam |
6th Kyu 2 Red |
Oliver |
6th Kyu 2 Red |
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