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Dec 2007

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Budo Fun Day : Sunday October 28th

Bigger and Better, We've also booked the larger Sports hall this time.
Confirmed: Aikido, Kempo Karate, Judo, Kung Fu(Hakka Mantis Fist), Systema Self Defense, Tai Chi

Shiatsu and "The" raffle.
9:30 until 5:15pm...
£3 Juniors up to 15
£5 Seniors

Annual Presentation Night :
Friday 16th November

Reserved area at the Squash Club.
5:00pm until 6:45pm:- A Gladiator Pugil stick inflatable game in the squash court
7:00pm until 7:30(ish); Awards:-
Ken Williams Student of the Year. New medals for all previous winners to be presented, and this years winner will also get the Shield.
Jack Petchey Endeavour Award winners will receive a special medallion from a representative from the foundation.
Jack Petchey Leadership Award will be presented, along with a £1,000 cheque to be spent on the club.
James Marshall Sportsmanship Award. For the best overall attitude to others.
Sensei's Competitor Award, for those that enjoy the Competitions.
Sempei's Newcomer of the Year Award, for the best new student.
Display Team Awards and the first public showing of a Compendium DVD of this years Displays, to music.
Except Drinks, it's all free to club members and Family. Please let us know you'r coming so we can order enough food.
7:30 onwards, finish the food and relax.

Wednesday night club - 50 weeks a year.

We rest at Christmas.....Do something different....

Saturday afternoon Little Dragons club -
Sat 20th October, 2pm-3pm
for Pre School 3 to 5 year olds

This is a trial session on 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-book only, but you're welcome to watch.
Full weekly session will commence 12th January if popular.
Ring Sarra on 01689 857 317 or Mick on 01959 540439 to register your interest.
Limited spaces.

Saturday afternoon club -
Resumed Sat 8th Sept

From 3:30pm to 5pm. Mixed age group. 5 - 99
Until Sat 15th December returning 12th Jan. Please check the Events tab carefully as there are sometimes other dates when the Saturday club will be closed.

Student of the Month and Jack Petchey Award

The Student of the Month, for September 2007, is Phoebe Bellfield..

This is for her commitment and enthusiasm at training and an excellent attitude for her first Grading.
She listens carefully, practices whenever she can, cares for her partners and a real pleasure to teach.
Well Done

Consideration is taken for Attendance, Attitude and personal Achievements. The 3 ‘A’s.

Will it be you next time??

Follow the News Archive link for past recipients.

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 recent winners for the Jack Petchey Endeavour award are:-
Sophie or Ryan: Autumn 2007

To be announced Wednesday 24th October.
The award will be used to fund the presentation evening on November 16th.
Trophies, medals, Food and the Inflatable Gladiator game. See above for full details of the night.

Hannah Edridge: Summer 2007
Club Captain; Hannah assists and supports the Dan grades. She represents our club at competitions and displays and has worked extraordinarily hard to use her Judo experience towards her GCSE’s...
Other nominees were Sophie Bartlett and Ryan Gray.
Award used mainly for new Display Cabinet at the Squash Club.

Wayne McCarthy: Spring 2007
For his consistent support of the club at display events, competitions. He also willingly steps in as a demonstration Uke at any time.
Other nominees were Sophie Bartlett and Ian Pratley.
Award used for digital camera, printer, display board and subsidised the July competition.


Some current ideas for future spending, but not exclusively limited too, are; Laptop and Projector for admin and as a training aid, more mats to extend the training area, Ten-pin bowling event, Family BBQ, Quasar, Disco/Party, Kata and refereeing courses.
Other ideas welcome.
Once again, well done Wayne and Hannah and a big thank you to those students who took part by voting.

Forthcoming events.

Always check the Events tab at the top of the page.
Often, more details follow in the next sections

Sun 28th Oct 9:30-5:00	- Budo Fun day
Wed 14th Nov 7:45pm	- Club Annual photograph.
Fri 16th Nov Fun from 5pm	- Annual Awards Ceremony at 7pm and part. At the Squash Club.
Wed 28th Nov 6:00-6:30	- Club AGM. Everyone welcome.
Wed 19th Dec 7:00-8:30	- Club Christmas Party
Wed 26th Dec	- NO Wednesday club. We're having a hangover
Wed 3rd Jan	- NO Club - Back next week. Happy new year.
Spring 2008	- Car treasure hunt and a quiz Night planned.

Club Grading – Spring 2008.

This will be held At the Squash Club, Jail lane. Opposite Darwin School.

Well done to all the students from Octobers Grading tests. 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 16 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.

Dates for following Gradings will be published here well in advance.

Courses and Competitions

Next Budo Day : Sunday October 28th

The last Budo Fun Day was on Sunday 22nd April and was another great success.
The free Shiatsu sessions took loads of donations for Asthma Uk, and we added some Raffle money to that.. making £150.

This Octobers plans are Bigger and Better. We've booked the larger Sports hall this time.
Ongoing, this will remain an Annual October event.

Confirmed:
Aikido; - Neil Starks - 3rd Dan
Kempo Karate; - Dianne Wheeler - 5th Dan
Systema Self Defense; - Glen Powell - 1st Dan
Judo; - Phil Kempe - 3rd Dan
Tai Chi; - Sonia Williams - 6th Dan

Shiatsu and "The" raffle.
9:30 until 5:15...
£3 Juniors up to 15
£5 Seniors
A really fun way to sample several martial arts in one day.

Club Competition : Sunday 13th July 2008

The Annual invitation Competition was such a success that we're already planning next years.
Book this in your diaries now.

Judo for Rugby Training - Saturday 25th August

Biggin Hill Judo Club went travelling to Westcombepark Rugby club to give a different angle on their training. Bob and Mick, assisted by Hannah, led the two hour coaching sessions, from 9:30 until 3:30. Selective Judo moves and break falls were demonstrated and adapted to stay within the rules!! We've received some very positive feedback from the day and plan some other sessions in the future.

Saturday afternoon Little Dragons club -
Sat 20th October, 2pm-3pm
for Pre School 3 to 5 year olds

This is a trial session on 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-book only, but you're welcome to watch.
Full weekly session will commence 12th January if popular.
Ring Sarra on 01689 857 317 or Mick on 01959 540439 to register your interest.
Limited spaces.

Display Team News.

2007 was our 7th year for the display team.
The team shows at three local events. The Biggin Hill School fete in Old Tye Avenue, Oaklands School and the Biggin Fesival.

Our thanks to the 2007 team members; Holly Fry, Hannah Bartlett, Jack Stacey, Sarah Treacher, Sophie Bartlett, Oliver Wheeler, Ryan Gray, Hannah Edridge and Wayne McCarthy and guest ‘Hoodie’ Mick Williams for his Oscar grabbing performance in the self defence display at the end. Team members will be formally rewarded at the club’s annual award ceremony in November. Trials for next years team commence shortly..Register your interest now.

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.

All videos and pictures from these events are gratefully received. DVD's available on request.
Copies will be supplied to the Display team in November.

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 10th Sept 2007.
General News updates.

4,000 hits by Nov.
4,400 by Dec 12th.
4,723 by Jan 13th.
5,590 by April 3rd
5,880 by April 25th
6,795 by July 28th
7,152 by Sept 10th
7,526 by Oct 18th
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)