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Grading Results Tamworth's Presidents Jubilee Course Feb 2008
Seniors
Diane Clulow 1st Dan, Club Coach Award
Gaynor Deacon 1st Dan, Subject to Level FPJ 2
Kirsty Pervin 2nd Kyu, FPJ Level 1 & Club Leader Award
Nicole Pervin 4th Kyu
Juniors
Joshua Butler 3rd Kyu 1 Black
Harrison Mycroft 3rd Kyu 2 Blue
Thomas Pervin 4th Kyu
Jessica Murphy 4th Kyu
Thomas Goudie 5th Kyu 3 Orange
Edward Goudie 5th Kyu 3 Orange
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Junior National Judo Championships May 2007
The above competition was held at Hereford Leisure Centre on Sunday 6th May 2007 and was well attended with a larger than usual number of entrants.
Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club was represented in both the primary and junior events. James Baldwin, age 11, fought in the under 40 kilo Junior category, along with 21 other, mainly older, contestants. James won his first fight with a throw into a hold-down for Ippon. In his second fight, despite a long, well fought bout, he lost to Ippon. He was hoping to fight for bronze in the repecharge, but unfortunately the contestant who beat him did not achieve gold or silver.
Matthew Evans, age 9, fought in the over 35 kilo primary category, along with 11 other contestants. He lost his first fight to the eventual bronze medallist, despite gaining a Koka to two Wazaris. Matthew won his second fight by going the distance and winning on points.
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BFPJ level 1 Course, General Course & Grading Comes to the National Squad Training Centre Venue at Tamworth
Many judoka will be grateful to 1st Dan Keith Dawson. His is the welcomed appearance as the first aid on the mat to help any judoka unfortunately injured in national and local competitions. In addition, it is his Belgrave Judo club in Tamworth that provides host venue for the National Squad Training. It is therefore not a surprise that Keith felt compelled to promote the club further by promoting an FPJ level 1 course and grading weekend during the first weekend of February this year.
With any new course, there is always the anxiety that despite all the hard work behind the scenes, the numbers fail to turn up on the day. This was not the case at Tamworth and it was due to Keith’s determined effort together with 4th Dan Len Witts support that a superb program was put together.
The attraction of an FPJ level 1 course led by Kodokan 8th Dan Sensei Hosaka together with a general teaching session on the Saturday led by Kodokan 6th Dan Mrs Michiko Whyman and 4th Dan Paul Howard (Nottingham area Technical advisor) together with 4th Dan Jonathan Boswell followed by a Grading competition on the Sunday under the watchful eye of Mr. GR Mealing 7th Dan and Vice President of the British Judo Council, could not help but attract more than 120 judoka from all over the Midlands.
If that was not enough, there was even more help and assistance in many other 5th, 4th and 3rd Dans also attending the course giving assistance? Primaries and juniors were led by 2nd Dan Rob Dawe and 1st Dan Andy Norman.
The level of teaching for a weekend course was therefore at its highest and the enjoyment was obvious to all those who attended.
Overall, 19 judoka passed the FPJ level 1 course. The importance of teaching the teachers was mentioned in the last edition of the Judoka magazine and it is this depth of education and training that makes the BJC so important in UK Judo.
In the Primary group, 12 graded successfully whilst in the Junior section, 26 graded.
The Senior Kyu grade was equally contested with 13 achieving higher Kyu grades. There were 7 Dan gradings, 4 Kyu Senior grades were awarded Shodan, whilst 3 Dan grades were promoted, 2 Shodans were promoted to Nidan, and 1 Nidan was promoted to Sandan
Castle Donington / Shepshed Tigers Results are as follows:
FPJ Level 1 Coaching awards: Diane Clulow, June Edwards & Dave Allen
Grading Results
Primary Grades
Matthew Evans 3 Brown, Joshua Finney 2 Green, Bethany Allen & Jamie Locke 3 Orange, Jolyon Leak 2 Orange.
Junior Grades
Joshua Butler 3rd Kyu 3 Brown,. Matia Newport-Butcher & Harrison Mycroft 4th Kyu 2 Green. James Baldwin 4th Kyu 1 Green. Dawn Salthouse 4th Kyu. Arron Finney 5th Kyu 3 Orange. James Hyden-Shepherd, Luke Barlow, Blake Stone, Thomas Goudie, Edward Goudie 5th Kyu. Alasdair Geary 6th Kyu 3 yellow.
Senior Grades
Dan grade promotions were:
Shodan: Rob Johnson, Ian Moffat & Nick Foster
Nidan: Ken Evans
Kyu Grades
Laura Ewards & Kate Morrison 2nd Kyu. Sammuel Tanner 3rd Kyu.
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British Masters 2006
Assistant coach Robert Dawe achieved a Bronze in the British Masters 2006.
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Tamworth Weekend Course 2006
The club had a fantastic result in the Tamworth weekend course. More details to follow.
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B. J. C. Junior National Judo Championship
Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club were well represented at the above event by James Baldwin (9) and Matthew Evans (8) in the Primary competition.
James fought in the over 31-35kg category. He lost his first fight following a hold-down to the eventual Silver medalist, but then went on to win his next three contests by Ippon from a throw followed by a hold-down. James gained the Bronze medal for his impressive performance. As a result of gaining a National Medal, James has been invited to train with the Junior National Judo Squad.
Matthew fought in the 35kg plus open weight category and, despite being the youngest and lightest contestant in his group, gave a commendable performance. He was unfortunate to lose his first fight on points, and then lost to the eventual gold medallist by Ippon in his second and final fight.
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London International
Robert Dawe1st Dan wins silver medal at the London International. There were 1623 entries. The level of competitor was very high; Robert did well to achieve this position. He scored a beautiful Ippon with a Yoko Tomoe Nage throw. Well done.
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Lottery Grant from Awards for All
John Harper 3rd Kyu, on behalf of the club did succeed in obtaining a lottery grant for Shepshed branch of the club. I did not think we would be successful, as I am a where of other clubs that had not been successful. I thought we may get a contribution towards the price of new mats, to my amazement we were awarded the full amount, £4823 to enable us to purchase a new mat which arrived on the 10th April.
I would like to thank John for all the hard work he under took to achieve this success and proving me wrong.
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Sheffield One Day Course & Grading 06th November 2005
Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club & John Skillens Martial Arts Centre at Loughborough, which are affiliated to each other. Attended a one day course and grading at the English Institute Sports Centre at Sheffield on the 6th November 2005 and achieved successes beyond their expectations.
Two exceptional performances were produced by Ian Moffat & Robert Dawe. Ian Moffat was entered in the Green & blue belt pool which he won out right , as a result he was entered into the Brown belt pool where he achieved further wins in to be graded to Brown belt jumping a grade. Robert Dawe was persuaded to enter the 1st Dan Black Belt pool, which he was reluctant to do as he was recovering from a virus infection. However this did not deter Robert obtaining sufficient wins in order to be promoted 2nd Dan Black Belt.
The proceedings were presided over by Mr GR Mealing 7th Dan and Vice President of the British Judo Council. Mr Mealing said he was very impressed with the performance and the standard of judo that had been displayed by the course participants.
The grading results are as follows:
Dan Grade: Robert Dawes 2nd Dan
Senior Grades: Kate Morrison Yellow Belt, Chris Lakha, Rob Johnson, Daniel Rennocks & Robert Howden Green Belt, Dave Allen Blue Belt, Diane Clulow & Ian Moffat Brown Belt.
Junior Grades: Bryony Elkins Yellow Belt 1 Orange, Thomas Skillen, Daniel Hillier & Ian George Orange Belt, Luke Skillen Orange Belt 1 Green, James Elkins & Ben Campbell Green Belt 1 Blue, Joshua Butler Green Belt 2 Brown.
Primary Grades: Bethany Allen 3 Red, Alasdair Greary 3 Red, James Hyden-Shepherd 2 Green.
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Success at Judo Competition
Castle Donington Judo Club gave a fantastic performance at the Nottinghamshire Area Invitational Competition on Sunday 9th October at Ollerton Sports Centre.
The club was represented only in the primary competition, by James Baldwin (aged 9) Nicholas Evans (aged 9) and Matthew Evans (aged 8).
James fought first in a large pool in the under 30kg category. The pool was split into two groups. James won all his fights in his group to finish top. He then fought for the gold/silver position against the winner of the other pool. James was victorious and gained a Gold medal. He won all his five fights; three with Ippon and the last two on points.
Matthew was next to fight in the under 35kg category, again in a large pool of competitors. Despite being one of the youngest and lightest competitors in the category, he gave a good display. Matthew lost his first two fights, but since one fight was against the eventual finalist he was given a third fight. He gained two koka, but finished off the fight with Ippon from a throw into a hold-down.
Nicholas, in the over 35kg category, was last to fight. He had a tough first fight and lost to the eventual winner of the category. But he won his next two fights with Ippon to gain the Silver Medal.
Len Witts (3rd Dan), Senior Club coach, congratulated all three boys on an excellent display of Ippon Judo in a well attended competition.
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Bognor Regis National Summer School
Andy Norman gained his 1st Dan as well as his FPJ 1 & FPJ 2 Coaching awards, despite a broken toe received whilst practicing with his own coach Len Witts 3rd Dan. Andy travelled with Len And Robert Dawe 1st Dan to the British Judo Council National Summer School at Bognor Regis.
As a result of the broken toe it was in doubt if Andy would be up to taking part in the grading , however he over came the discomfort and went out to achieve his Dan Grade in spectacular style, beating his first opponent who was at least five stone heavier in weight, with a perfect throw to score Ippon.
Robert Dawe presented himself as an assistant coach during the course and received praise for teaching Ippon judo.
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The London Judo International 2005
Bronze and silver medals were awarded to two members of Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club at the London Judo International Judo tournament at the Excel Centre, Docklands, in London, which is one of the biggest events in Europe, apart from the British open.
However it caters from small children to adults of all age groups making it a very friendly atmosphere. Where some of the best sports men / women in judo of all nationalities can inspire the young and up and coming in the sport of judo. There were over 1400 entries, eleven countries took part.
Andy Norman who entered in the Kyu grade under 66 Kilo’s, 19 years and above, fought his way through beating a Russian to achieve the bronze medal.
Robert Dawe entered two categories representing his club and, also the British Judo Council National Team. In the under 73 Kilo’s over 35 years Dan (Black Belts) Grade Masters, Robert was awarded a silver medal. In the under 73 Kilo’s 19 years plus Dan Grade open event, he just fell short of a bronze medal.
Club Coach Len Witts 3Rd Dan Who is on the organizing committee for this event was very impressed with his student’s performance and very proud of them. He would also like to thank Robert Dawe for his assistance in setting up the venue and assisting in making it the best ever London Judo International.
The event is to be shown on Sky Sports Channel in August.
Anyone wishing to start judo can contact Len Witts on 07881 405620. Judo caters for all abilities there is a place for everyone.
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National Grade & Veteran Judo Tournament 2004
Two members of Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club achieved success at the National Grade & Veteran Tournament, which was attended by competitors from various parts of the country.
The first to take a Bronze medal in the Ladies 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) was Sheila Ilaria again putting up a first class performance, Sheila recently took a Bronze at the Senior Nationals making this a double in only four months.
This success was followed by Robert Dawe who took a well deserved Bronze medal in the Men’s Kyu Grade 40 years & over, Robert recently returned to judo and surprised us all with an outstanding performance against over whelming odds.
Lee Summers deserves a particular mention for his outstanding performance against some very talented Judoka, who just missed out on a medal, as a result of having to with draw do to receiving a serious injury.
Not forgetting the others who represented the two clubs, Diane Clulow, Russ Clulow, Andy Knapp, and Ken Evans, for many this was there first competition, I was very proud of their performance and to be their Coach.
I would also like to thank club member Dr Nick Foster for his assistance & medical support given on the day.
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Sheffield One Day Course & Grading November 2004
Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club took part in a one day course and grading at the National Sports Centre in November 2004 and achieved successes beyond their expectations, the results are below.
Senior Grades: John Harper Yellow Belt, Andrew Manifield Orange Belt, Diane Clulow & Russell Clulow Blue Belt, Sheila Ilaria Brown Belt.
Junior Grades: Daniel Hillier & Ian George Yellow Belt, Stephen Doherty Yellow Belt 2 Orange, William Baldwin Yellow Belt 3 Orange, Stuart Dawe Orange Belt 2 Green, Thomas Clulow & James Elkins Orange Belt 3 Green, Sarah Doherty & Richard Doherty Green Belt, Dane Barwell Green Belt 1 Blue, Joshua Butler Green Belt 2 Blue, Lee Barwell Green Belt 2 Brown.
Primary Grades: David Westmoreland 1 Red, Edward Baldwin 2 Red, James Hyden-Shepherd & Jonathan Clulow 2 Orange, Rachel Thornton 3 Orange, John Shipley 2 Green, Matthew Evans & Megan Ward 1 Blue, Bryony Elkins 3 Blue, Nicholas Evans 1 Brown, James Baldwin 2 Brown, Jack Westmoreland 3 Brown.
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Level 1 Coaching Awards
Six members of Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club gained their Level One Coaching award in judo after attending a weekend course in November, they are as follows: Keith Gray, Robert Dawe, Sheila Ilaria, Richard Gee, Russell Clulow and Robert Elkins.
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Senior National Championships 2004
Five Members of Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club attended the Senior National Championships at Hereford in November. Two members, Diane Clulow and Andy Manifield achieved bronze medals (picture).
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Nottinghamshire Invitation Championships 2004
Three members entered the Nottinghamshire Championships at the end of November and attained the following medals, Robert Dawe Gold, Andrew Knapp Silver and Andy Manifield Bronze.
Club Coach Len Witts 3rd Dan is very proud of the achievements attained by his students in November, this is a good foundation to build on for the future of the Castle Donington/Shepshed Tigers Judo Club.
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