Well done to all those who attended the Summer School from all the instructors. We were all very impressed with the effort and the ability with which you picked up new techniques and your dedication throughout the week!! Dan Zukas is the first winner of the Mike Samson Trophy for the most stylish judo player of the week. Dan demonstrated throws and holds in front of the whole school and…
Olympic Gold Medalist returns!
Olympic, World and European Champion, Ed McKeever, younger brother of Tom, returned to the club where he trained as a Judoka before turning his attention to an international career in sprint canoeing. Ed paid a visit to the summer school on Tuesday along with his Gold medal from the London Olympics. All present, including the instructors, got to grasp handle the medal! Great to see Ed again and very inspiring…
Bronze for Ethan at the Western Area Open
Well done to Ethan Foster on winning a bronze in the under 73Kg category of the BJA Western Area Open. The championship attracted players from top Judo clubs from all over the country. This was a big step up for Ethan so we’re very pleased Ethan managed to medal on his first attempt at this level!