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Advanced Junior Judo Grading
Young Judo club
Swale Martial Arts Club
Sittingbourne
On Saturday and Sunday September 27th, 28th those juniors wishing to obtain grades over orange belt had to attend this two day course which entailed Theory and Kata ( This is a demonstration of pre set movements done in a traditional manner) also they had to prove there competition ability by producing records of there entry into competitions and their placing. The latter being somewhat controversial in today’s modern Judo, with a lot of organisations ignoring the competitive side of Judo until they reach Black Belt standard. The International Budo Federation who organise the gradings for the Young Judo Club steadfastly refuse to alter there standards and insist young Judoka received a rounded knowledge of the Sport come Martial Art. They also do not believe that youngsters should pass a grade just because they have entered; this attitude of no winners or losers perpetuated by the Educational system in England for the last 20 years has had disastrous effect on the ability of our young people to accept disappointment or rejection, they no longer have the ability to as the song goes “Pick yourself up dust yourself down and start all over again” Being a winner and good at Judo at the Young Judo Club is actually encourage as is working hard and dedication. Max Hall Stevens was commended on an outstanding performance and was congratulated on his knowledge of Judo Throws
The following are those who passed: Ashley Jordan blue 3 red tabs Ben Franks green 3 red + 1 blue tab William McMaster green 3 red tabs Liam Allen green 2 red tabs Oliver Waters green 2 red tabs James McMaster green 2 red tabs Max Hall Stevens orange 3 red tabs 2 orange tabs
The Young Judo Clubs sister club the British Judo Association “Sittingbourne Judo Society” was formed just two years ago so the Swale Martial Arts Club could a club representing the BJA. The SBC is doing extremely well with a total of with 5 qualified Coaches and 3 of its senior winning medals in International competition. Senior Technical members of The BJA have congratulated SJS for producing not just top quality athletes but also top quality technical players.
Any one interested in Judo should email: somboGb @ blueyonder.co.uk tel; 01795 437124 or visit our web site www.YoungJudoClub.co.uk |
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