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Kata Course. Saturday 6th December.

9:30 for 10:00 start until about 4pm. People travel from all over the South East to attend Richard Raymond's Kata Courses. We're very privileged that the South London BJC are using our facilities for this event. They've already booked us again for 2009. All licenced students from any association are welcome, although notification of intent before hand will be useful. Don't miss this excellent opportunity.
An all day event, by Richard and his team. See following for further info:-
South London Judo.
Under 16 £ 4.00
Adults £10.00
Start 10:00am

Green Dragon Friendly on Sun 8th Feb 2009.

9:30 until 1:00 at Darrick Wood Sports Centre.

This is the Annual Biggin Hill v Green Dragon,(Mick's other club).
A Friendly inter-club event.
Last year 26 students from Biggin Hill attended which was brilliant.
Ideal for new students as well. Everyone gets a medal.
Last year, Biggin Hill took the trophy home. (Well, to our cabinet in the squash club.) 2-1 to Biggin Hill.

Club AGM Wed 26th Nov.

Thanks for all those that attended! Minutes will be available on the noticeboard soon.
A review of the pricing structure was agreed to resolve/simplify the Juvenile/Junior changeover.
Details will be published shortly and will start from January 2008.

Annual Awards Night Fri 21st Nov.

Friday saw our second Awards Night ceremony at the squash club. Bigger and better than last time!
Starting the festivities between 5 and 7pm we had the updated Gladiator Duel contests in the courts, whilst the parents had a swift one, or three.
After the food at 7pm, we were privileged to be joined by Dave Barwell (6th Dan), who is head of Judo for NAKMAS (ngb). The following link should take you to the Facebook account setup to store pictures of our events.
Click here 4 Photo Gallery for Presentation Night 2008.
See side bar for a summary selection. 2008 Winners were:
Little Dragon of the year - 2008
A new award to recognise the excellence from our new 3-5yr old fun-club. The first award went to Sonny Bird. A cheeky Little chap who loves throwing the Sensie's, concentrates well in lesson and, look out, a future Olympian?. Runner up was Lewis Moreno Nind

The Ken Williams Shield - Student of the Year
Morgan Chalmers. An inspriational friendly battler, that always concentrates and tries hard. Never fearing the bigger opponent and always helping others. The second time this has gone to a Juvenile member.

The James Marshall Award - Sports Person of the Year
Sam Meller. Just Brilliant.

Sempei Award - Most Progressed Newcomer of the Year
Steven Ratcliffe. A future star.

Competitor of the Year Award
Mick Kellow. 55 acting 18!

Jack Petchey Gold medals to be awarded to this years winners by our VIP, Dave Barwell.
Oliver Wheeler , Jessica Kellow , Adam Michaelis, Laurie Hawkins
See Student of the Month section for details and the News Archive for previous winners.

Jack Petchey Leadership award and £1,000 .....
Debbie Pratt.
Debbie Joined the club in 1996 as a novice and on gaining her black belt in 2002 became in instructor. With few female instructors in the sport, Debbie has been a positive role model for the clubs young girls and an inspriration to our female seniors. Debbie has selected to use the funds to purchase two more, state of the art, scoreboards.

Display team Medals and DVD of ther year.
Hannah Bartlett , Sophie Bartlett , Amelie Chalmers , Eloise Chalmers , Morgan Chalmers , Jessica Kellow , Mick Kellow , Katie Meller , Sam Meller , Jack Stacey , Oliver Wheeler , James Young.

Ten Pin Bowling afternoon.

Jessica Kellow decided to spend the £300 Jack Petchey award she won on this event. It was really nice to have a competition against Green Dragon Judo club, where, just for once, we were throwing Balls, rather than Judoka! By all accounts a great afternoon. Top score of the day was Laurie, with a 147. The next 6 top scores all went to Green Dragon.
The following link should take you to a new Facebook account setup to store pictures of our events.
Click here 4 Photo Gallery for Ten Pin Bowling Sept 2008.

Saturday afternoon Little Dragons club -
2:15-3:15
for ages 3 to 5 years

This is a fun energetic session including Judo style games and activities to wear the little ones out, and to start to develop;
Self-Control, Self Esteem, Self Confidence and to have loads of fun.
Pre-booking only, but you're always welcome to watch or book a trial.
Ring Mick on 01959 540439 to register your interest.
Limited spaces, so hurry

Student of the Month and Jack Petchey Award

Follow the News Archive link for past recipients or all awards.

The Student of the Month, for September 2008, was Laurence Burford..

Laurence has impressed the Sensei's with his efforts and hard work over the last few months and continues to shine. A pleasant student to teach.
November to be announced soon.
It could be you....!!
Consideration is taken for.. The 3 ‘A’s.
Attendance, Attitude and personal Achievements.
Will it be you next time??

Jack Petchey Endeavour Award Scheme.

This scheme is for the 11-25 year olds and is sponsored by the Jack Petchey Foundation.
The award is given in recognition of a students
Effort, Endeavour and/or Exceptional achievement.
(The three ‘E’s).

Nominees are selected every three months and a brief statement regarding their eligibility published.
All the other students vote for the winner, however, a student may only win the award once.

The 2008 winners for the Jack Petchey Endeavour award are:-
Laurie Hawkins: Autumn 2008 .
Has been a frequent assistant at our many external events; Buzz Clubs and School sessions. Laurie is still fairly new to the sport but has exceeded initial learning expectations and is always there to help with others. A great and pleasant personality and a good example to others.
Laurie's funding contributed to the cost of the Annual Presentation night and the Gladiator Duel game.
Shame he broke his arm and couln't have a go himself!!
Adam Michaelis: Summer 2008
Uke for the Sensei’s, has also assisted at various external events at Schools, Cubs and Buzz events to help promote Judo for Biggin Hill and the Green Dragon Judo Club. Adam also prepares the annual DVD for the Display team.
Adam has chosen to use his funding to purchase, and subsidise, some club T-Shirts with embroidered badges. More info soon.
Jessica Kellow: Spring 2008
For her commitment in the display team as well as organising the Stage Fighting session that everyone enjoyed. Jessica is one of our most regular attendees and is always there when help is required. A good standard of Judo for someone still fairly new, Jessica is a good role model for the others. As per the article above, Jessica's funding paid for the very enjoyable Ten-Pin Bowling competition.
Oliver Wheeler: Winter 2007
Oliver attends very regularly and also represented the club in all display team events. Although he was fairly new to Judo, he took up the challenge brilliantly. Very few students could complete, or even remember, the full Nage-No-Kata that he completed so well with Sophie.
Oliver used his funding to purchase our own electronic scoreboard.
A big thank you to those students who take part by voting.

Forthcoming events.

Always check the Events tab at the top of the page.
Often, more details follow in the next sections
Or ask a Sensei!

Sat 6th Dec 9:30-4:00	- Kata Course by Richard Raymond. A must do. Especially Green Belts.
Wed 17th Dec 7:00-8:30	- Club Christmas Party Last Wed Session before Xmas
Sat 20th Dec 3:30-5:00	- Club Christmas Party Last Sat Session before Xmas
Wed 7th Jan 2009	- Club sessions Restart.
Sun 8th Feb 9:30-1:00	- Friendly Competition v Green Dragon. at Darrick Wood Sports Centre.
April TBA	- Club grading at the Squash Club
Sun 12th Jul 2009	- Friendly Invitation Competition.

Club Grading – Spring 2009 - TBA.

The last Grading on Sunday 9th November 2008 was held at the Squash Club, Jail lane. Opposite Darwin School.

This is seen now as the preferred venue, although it takes longer, it is less formal and far less scary.. for everyone, parents, students and Sensei's!!

All students should own their own judogi for the grading. Sensei Bob can get these in advance, at below shop prices, so get your details to him as soon as possible.

All students who have been attending for more than 12 weeks are expected to grade and to have taken out full membership after 4 weeks. Those who need to join, or renew, their membership to NAKMAS must get their forms from Sensei Bob well in time.

Students will be allocated a time to attend with similarly graded/aged students. Inform Sensei early if there are problems.

The next Grading will be around April 2009.. date to be confirmed.

Courses and Competitions

Kata Course. Saturday 6th December.

People travel from all over the South East to attend Richard Raymond's Kata Courses. We're very privileged that the South London BJC are using our facilities for this event. They've already booked us again for 2009. All licenced students from any association are welcome, although notification of intent before hand will be useful. Don't miss this excellent opportunity.
An all day event, by Richard and his team. See following for further info:-
South London Judo.
Under 16 £ 4.00
Adults £10.00
Start 10:00am

Green Dragon v Biggin Hill Inter-Club Friendly : Sunday 8th Feb 2009 2009

Our Annual friendly is ideal for newcomers and experienced Judoka alike. No matter what, Sensei Micks team always wins!! This will be held at Darrick Wood, starting at 9:30 and finishing by 1pm. More details later...

Club Invitation Competition 1 : Sunday 12th July 2009

Our Annual invitation Competitions have been such a success that we're already Booked the next one for July.
After 170 entrants in 2008, we're looking at nearly 200 for 2009

Club Invitation Competition 2 : Sunday in October 2009 TBA

Our Annual invitation Competitions have been such a success that we're doing two in 2009.
After 170 entrants in 2008, we're looking at nearly 200 at each for 2009

Book these in your diaries now.

Display Team News. Trials on Now

Trials are now taking place and the final team selection will take place in by the end of December.
There are 4 dates for 2009 season, with the two schools, the festival in June/July and the Young Lions fun day in August.
A full practice session will be set up for the selected team on the display mat in the early new year.
Team members exist from all abilities and ages.

Our thanks to the 2008 team members. Each received a Commemorative medallion and a Special DVD, cut to music, at the presentation night in November. Extra copies are available on request.

The Sensei's would also like to express their thanks to all the parents who help with the child transport, moving of the mats especially on the rainy days. It is appreciated and does make things easier.

Website Updates and Stuff

Any comment gratefully received. Please use the Contact Us link or the tab at the top of the page.

Website last updated on 28th November 2008.
General News updates.

11,300 hits by Nov '08
Future:-
The syllabus, now hopefully removed of all smelling errers,( I know), is getting a make-over. Completion by the end of the year. All going well, each item will link to relevant pages that will show the throws etc in video and moving graphic images to help remind you. In the mean time, please use the Judoinfo web site link on the links page. It's an awesome place to go.

I'd like to include your articles and comments if you want to submit them to Sensei Mick, or via the 'Contact' page above.

Stacks of fun stuff to add in as well, but first things first.
(ED - Mick Williams)