2012 News and Events
Coaching Staff from Battlehill and Seghill Judo clubs were tutored and examined by Dermot Heslop 6th Dan, British Judo Association (BJA) Technical Officer, who travelled from York for the event.
Both clubs affiliated to the BJA within the last 12 months, all coaching staff have completed coaching qualifications and this event was to acknowledge their Judo grades by the national governing body.
The assessment covered an extensive set of Judo techniques covering the full grading syllabus consisting of 122 techniques, the Nage, Kateme and Gonosen Kata forms consisting of 42 techniques, followed by 25 techniques from the Kokusai Shiai Waza, Innovative International Competition Techniques, which completed the assessment of 199 Judo techniques.
Battlehill Judo Club Coaches - Malcolm Young 4th Dan, Steve Smith 1st Dan, Damien Anderson 1st Dan, Kris Anderson 1st Dan, "Big" BillySnowdon 1st Dan, Thomas Dugdale 1st Kyu. Seghill Judo Club Coaches - Kevin Corden 2nd Dan and Robert Stuart 1st Kyu. Both Thomas and Robert have completed their technical Dan grade requirements and will be required to undertake a competitive grading to complete their Black Belt assessments.
The annual party was held at Seghill Big Club and as usual was a roaring success.
Student of the year awards were presented to Tony Harvey and Lewis Thompson.
Most Improved Student awards to Callum McKenzie and Harvey Cairns.
Best Effort to Alannah Harding and Owen Moody.
Students from Battlehill Judo club have had a busy three weeks with back to back competitions and Judo Grading.
On
Sunday 25th November the squad competed in the Northumberland Clubs for
Young People Judo competition organized by the British Judo Council,
followed on Sunday 2nd December by the British Judo Associations Graded
Judo competition at Kendal, Cumbria.
Students had a hard competition at both events and did the club proud returning with a clutch of medals. Kieran Tweedy, Bronze & Gold, Chloe Harris Bronze, Allanah Harding Bronze, Joe Moody Bronze, Megan Moody Bronze, John Stone Bronze, Tonicha Brown Gold, Chris Sayers Gold, Katie Young Gold, Runner Up Awards went to Owen Moody, Harvey Cairns and Sean Young.
The Year end grading took place at Churchill Community School on Sunday 9th December, where students were graded by Wallsend coach Malcolm Young 4th Dan and Seghill coach Kevin Corden 2nd Dan with assistance from Shodans Kris Anderson, Damien Anderson, Simon McKenzie and Steve Smith.
Primary Judo promotions;
Kano1 - Jasmin Gadema, Yussef Gadeema, Katherine Martin, Oliver Joyce, Ella Tait, Darren Boak, Joseph Walls
Kano 2 - Harvey Cairns, Amy Hamilton, Isaac Thompson, Daniel Dizyee, Daniel Martin, Anthony Harvey, Ryan Conway, Leon Malaco
Kano 3 - James Lowden, Oliver Russell, Owen Moody, Chloe Harris
Kano 5 - Callum McKenzie
Kano 6 - Sean Young
Junior Judo promotions;
3rd Mon Megan Moody, Mathew Blank
4th Mon Joe Moody, Allanah Harding
8th Mon Chris Sayers
14th Mon Tonicha Brown
15th Mon Kieran Tweedy
Senior Judo promotion 3rd Kyu John Stone
Steve Smith, Damien Anderson, Simon McKenzie & Kris Anderson have successfully passed their BJA Instructors Award.
New students from Battlehill Judo Club have recently completed a six week introductory course where they have learned the Olympic martial art of Judo, and following the success of this course are now training on an additional day, training on Mondays and Wednesdays at Churchill community college.
Additional
funding secured through Sport England, is enabling the club to offer
additional free six week Judo courses for both children and adults,
the course will include all equipment necessary for the duration of
the course, and students will undertake their first grading upon
completion.
A parent of two of the new students commented “I was looking for an activity for my sons (7 and 8) and I heard about the six weeks free judo sessions at Churchill Community College. The second my wife and I walked in we knew what a wonderful organisation this was. We were made to feel so welcome and my sons immediately enjoyed the training. They teach young people to work hard, be disciplined, show respect and above all have fun. I was so impressed with the club that I joined a month later. At 39 years old I never believed that I would have the confidence to take judo up. It was the family atmosphere and the dedication to promote judo to the community as a martial art and sport that convinced my wife and I that we want our sons to be part of this judo family”.
Sean
Young, won two from four contests in the boys u27kg event, and was
awarded "player of the mat", Owen Moody was runner up after five contests in the u24kg, while brother Joe won all three contests to reach
the final to gain a Silver medal, John Stone was runner up in the
Senior Mens u90kg event against Kyu and Dan Grades.
105 Students, friends and
family made the trip and had a fantastic time
Three of the clubs students have recently returned from Scotland, where they took part in the International Budo Federation’s Scottish Open Judo Championship.
Damien Anderson was runner up in the Senior Men’s black belt event, whilst Tonicha Brown of Cramlington won all her contests to secure the Gold in the girls u54kg category. Joe Moody aged 8 from Wallsend secured Gold in the 19kg event, and bravely entered the u12 year u25 kg category where he was narrowly defeated in the final to gain the Silver award.
Six coahes and volunteers attended this course in North Shields
Good Judo Session at the Beach today. Thanks to all for the assistance given, and thanks to Clarky for the Venue. Well done to the students who attended, and we will hopefully repeat the event over the next few months (before we get the snow lol...)
Students from Battlehill Judo demonstrated their skills in front of shoppers during the Wallsend Arts Festival
With
the help of funding from Sported, Battlehill Judo club are offering a
Free introductory Judo course available to both children and adults. The
funding was arranged via Sported, a charity set up by Sir Keith Mills,
International President and Chief Executive of the successful London
2012 Olympic bid, to create a voice for the sport for development sector
across the UK and deliver a powerful legacy at the grass roots of
community sport - this work will continue long after the London Olympic
Games, ensuring a lasting legacy is met.
Sported. are supporting over 1000 community and voluntary sport groups making a difference to over 70,000 young people lives, and are proud to be supporting Member groups who all deliver some form of sport for the development of young people.
The club is looking for students to take part in the free introductory Judo course, to be held at Churchill Community college on a Wednesday evening over a six week period, Students will be provided with all equipment necessary
Judo is one of the world’s most widely participated Olympic and Paralympic sports and the course is set to provide a fun-fuelled, exciting experience while you receive expert tuition and become familiar with judo’s highly-motivating and rewarding non-competitive grading scheme.
You’ll see your fitness levels, balance, coordination and flexibility develop in a no-pressure environment.
British Judo’s motto is ‘Judo for All’ as the sport can be practiced by all ages. The sport, which emanates from Japan, is steeped in tradition and promotes values such as honour and respect with participants bowing to show respect to everyone on the mat. No prior experience of judo or any sport is required; you can bring a family member, a friend or make new ones along the way as you practice the sport over the 6-week course and acquire all the skills to complete your first grading at its conclusion – your first step on the ladder towards the coveted black belt!
Sean Young winning all of his contests in the primary boys 5th Kyu category to return with the Gold trophy.
With the help of funding from Comic Relief Red Nose Day Community Cash, Battlehill Judo club are offering an introductory Judo course available to both children and adults. The funding was arranged via the community foundation, a North East charity who ensures the generosity of individuals, families, businesses and charities is matched with excellent groups and individuals that bring people together, provide great services and activities and make our area a better place to enjoy life. Last year the Community Foundation managed £47.4m on behalf of more than 250 donor funds and awarded more than £4.7m in grants to over 1,600 local groups and individuals.
The club is looking for students to take part in the introductory Judo course, to be held at Churchill Community college on a Wednesday evening over a six week period, Students will be provided with all equipment necessary
Judo is one of the world’s most widely participated Olympic and Paralympic sports and the course is set to provide a fun-fuelled, exciting experience while you receive expert tuition and become familiar with judo’s highly-motivating and rewarding non-competitive grading scheme.
You’ll
see your fitness levels, balance, coordination and flexibility develop
in a no-pressure environment.
British Judo’s motto is ‘Judo for All’ as the sport can be practiced by all ages. The sport, which emanates from Japan, is steeped in tradition and promotes values such as honour and respect with participants bowing to show respect to everyone on the mat. No prior experience of judo or any sport is required; you can bring a family member, a friend or make new ones along the way as you practice the sport over the 6-week course and acquire all the skills to complete your first grading at its conclusion – your first step on the ladder towards the coveted black belt!
Students from Battlehill and Seghill Judo clubs were privileged to attend a Judo course and grading hosted by the British Judo’s Technical Officer Chloe Cowen. 5th Dan Chloe is a British and Commonwealth Judo champion, five time European medal winner and former Olympian bringing with her a vast knowledge of the art of Judo.
The course was held at Churchill Community College with assistance from Malcolm Young 4th Dan, Kev Corden 2nd Dan, Steve Smith 1st Dan and Damien Anderson 1st Dan. Students were also examined during the day and the following promotions awarded.
Senior Grades; Thomas Dugdale 1st Kyu Brown Belt, Porl Harvey 2nd Kyu Blue Belt
Junior Grades; Robert Stuart 18th Mon, Kieran Tweedy 14th Mon, Tonicha Brown 13th Mon, Alannah Harvey 12th Mon, Chris Sayers 7th Mon, Reece Moody 3rd Mon, Mathew Blank 2nd Mon
Primary Grades; Sean Young & Callum McKenzie Kano 4, Owen Moody & Jason Smith Kano 2, Ryan Norris, Leighton Alexander & Chloe Harris Kano 1.
Students from Battlehill Judo club attended the British Judo Councils graded Judo competition, held at the Parks leisure centre North Shields
Siblings Joe & Owen Moody received runner up awards in the primary event, whilst their sister moving up a lass to the junior division, gained 2nd place returning with a silver trophy, This was followed by their older brother Reece, who won all of his contests to return with the gold.
Tonicha Brown was narrowly defeated in the final of her event to return with a second silver for the girls. The star of the day was by far Sean Young, competing in the Primary boy’s event. Sean convincingly won all four contests to secure a well deserved Gold trophy.
Pictured: Sean, Joe, Reece, Tonicha, Megan and Owen.
Battlehill
Judo club journeyed to Goole with three students to compete in the Goole
under 12 and under 16 years Judo Championships.
Kieran Tweedy gained a Bronze medal from the u16 u42kg event, whilst Tonicha Brown was runner up in the u16 u57kg category; both groups consisted of very strong Judoka from across the country.
Eleven year old Chris Sayers won two from four contests to secure the Bronze medal in the boy’s u12 years u27kg event, winning his last fight with a very impressive side sacrifice technique, Tani Otoshi.
Five
students from Battlehill Judo Club travelled to Kendal to participate in
the Kendal Judo Club’s Coloured Belt Open Judo tournament.
Chris Sayers from Wallsend started the days proceeding winning a Bronze Medal followed by Kieran Tweedy of Seghill securing a Silver.
Two students also from Wallsend, Mathew Blank and Reece Moody were competing in their first Judo competition, not at all phased by the event Mathew gained a Bronze while Reece won all of his contests to gain the Gold medal.
Tonicha Brown from Cramlington convincingly won her first three contests to reach the final, where she was narrowly defeated to return with the Silver medal.
Club coach Malcolm Young 4th Dan commented “returning from a British Judo Association competition with five medals from 5 competitors is a fabulous result for the students, who all showed great commitment and effort on the day”.