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Car Treasure Hunt. : Sun 27th April

£50 Pounds cash prize. Raising money for local charities.
Staggered Start from 1:00pm onwards. Must book in advance by Phone or Email us.
This is not a race. Points awarded for collecting clues, not getting lost, having the correct Mileage, not returning too quickly and most of all, having loads of fun whilst raising funds for Biggin Hill Judo Club and some other local clubs and charities.
For the whole family. Plenty of stops on route.
Food and Drink available at the finish. (Not included in price)
Adults £5 - Children £2.50.
Also see the section below, marked, Forthcoming Events.
Local Charities - Sell tickets - and raise funds for yourself. £15 a car and you get at least £10. Email us for details.

Budo Fun Day : Sun 12th Oct

Bigger and Better. In the Large hall and hopefully the return of the Archery.
planned (TBC): Aikido, Kempo Karate, Judo, Kung Fu(Hakka Mantis Fist), Systema Self Defense, Archery, A N Other

Shiatsu and "The" raffle.
9:30 until 5:15pm...
£5 Juniors up to 15
£7 Seniors

Green Dragon Friendly in Jan.

This was the Annual Biggin Hill v Green Dragon,(Mick's other club), Friendly. 26 students from Biggin Hill attended which was brilliant. There were some excellent bouts, with a few surprises! It was really pleasing to see some of our new students try this event. Everyone got a medal and, this year, Biggin Hill took the trophy home. (Well, to our cabinet in the squash club.) Plans for July are well under way.
Well done everyone.

Biggin Hill Keeps Growing

In aid of reducing admin and improving insurance facilities, The Green Dragon Judo Club in Orpington is now registered as a secondary training centre for the Biggin Hill Judo Club. The Club are administered separately and Bob and Mick both remain on both individual committees.
The semi-merger does give both clubs other advantages that will be evident as the year progresses.

Useful Contacts

John Bartlett has taken up the Students representative role on the committee. If you have any suggestions or concerns then please talk to John, or email Jon.Bartlett@blueyonder.co.uk as an alternative to speaking to the Sensei's.

As per recommendations from NAKMAS(ngb) we now have a new Child Welfare Officer, Cathy Chalmers. Mick has been in this post for over two years now, but as he is one of the instructors it is recommended that someone more independent is assigned. If you have any concerns re the students, coaches, lessons, safety etc you can talk to Cathy Chalmers, confidentially, who has instructions on how to deal with any issue.Contact via Cathy@Buckley-consulting.co.uk or ring 07939 540478.
We feel the above positions will help keep our club a safe, open and fulfilling environment for children to learn.

Saturday afternoon Little Dragons club -
Starts again on 5th April, 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

Saturday afternoon club -

From 3:30pm to 5pm. Mixed age group. 5 - 99
Please check the Events tab carefully as there are sometimes other dates when the Saturday club will be closed. (Possibly Air show! Biggin Hill festival!!)

Student of the Month and Jack Petchey Award

The Student of the Month, for December 2007, was Sibel Dejal..

Sibel is one of our regulars at the Saturday sessions and her enthusiasm is overpowering. An impressive ability for someone so new. She is always kind and polite to the other students and takes care of her younger brother when he's on the mat.

The Student of the Month, for January 2008, was Morgan Chalmers..

In the last couple of months, Morgan has really improved his fighting technique and is becoming a formidable opponent on the ground. He works hard in his lessons, in his training and application. Morgan more than impressed us all at the Green Dragon Friendly competition against bigger opponents. Really committed, always battling and a credit to the club.

The Student of the Month, for February 2008, is Bethany Cook..

Bethany has been selected by the Sensei's as she has shown a renewed commitment to her Judo and has shone above the rest; for her concentration, her brilliant attitude and great efforts. She listens well, doesn't always chatter!! but really tries hard and that is showing through in her improved Judo skills. A delight to teach.

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 most recent winner for the Jack Petchey Endeavour award is:-
Oliver Wheeler: Winter 2007
Assists at both Wed and Sat clubs as acting Sempei whenever he can. Arrives early to help setup. Always there to help at the Displays and other club events despite difficult travelling arrangements. A super kata display.
Other Nominee was George who was only beaten by one vote.
Oliver is working with George to agree what the £300 from Jack Petchey Foundation will be used for this time.

Sophie Bartlett: Autumn 2007
Hannah Edridge: Summer 2007
Wayne McCarthy: Spring 2007
See the Archives for details. 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!

March 21-24th Easter	- No Club session this weekend.
Sat 29th Mar 2:15-3:15	- Display team practice, B4 Sat Club.
Sun 27th Apr	- Charity Car Treasure Hunt
Sun 18th May	- Club Grading at the Squash Club
Sat/Sun 7-8th Jun	- Biggin Hill Air Show.
Sat 14th Jun Time TBA	- Biggin Hill Primary Fete. Display team
Sat 21st Jun Time TBA	- Oaklands School Fete. Display team
Sat 28th Jun	- London Youth Games -Judo-. Bromley Current holders.
Sat 5th Jul Time TBA	- Biggin Hill Festival. Display team.
Sun 13th Jul 9:30-3:00(ish)	- Biggin Hill Open Invitation - Competition.
September? 9:30-12:30!	- Darwin School Open day.
September? 9:30-finish!	- Biggin Hill Open Invitation - Ground Work Competition.
Sat 11th Oct Evening	- James Marshall Fundraising ball. Dinner Dance in aid of Asthma UK
Sun 12th Oct 9:30-5:00	- Budo Fun day. Bigger and even better
Sun 9th Nov	- Club grading at the Squash Club
Wed 19th Nov 7:50pm	- Everyone needed.. Club Annual Photograph
Fri 21st Nov Fun from 5pm	- Annual Awards Ceremony at 7pm and part. At the Squash Club.
Wed 26th Nov 6:00-6:30	- Club AGM. Everyone welcome. 6 needed for a Quorum
Sat 6th Dec 9:00-3::30	- Kata Course by Richard Raymond. A must do.
Wed 17th Dec 7:00-8:30	- Club Christmas Party Last Session before Xmas
Wed 7th Jan 2009	- Club sessions Restart.

Club Grading – Sunday 18th May 2008.

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

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 Sunday November 9th.

Courses and Competitions

Club Invitation Competition : Sunday 13th July 2008

The first of out Annual invitation Competitions was such a success that we're already Booked the next one.
We're also going to run a ground work open competition on Sunday 30th November to help everyone up their game.
Book these in your diaries now.

Next Budo Day : Sunday October 12th 2008

The last Budo Fun Day was on Sunday 28th October 2007 and was another great success.

Plans for 2008 are even Bigger and Better. We've booked the larger Sports hall again, and hope for the return of the Archery.

Events to be confirmed in the new year:
A really fun way to sample several martial arts in one day.

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 students are welcome, although notification of intent before hand will be useful. Don't miss this excellent opportunity.

Judo for Rugby Training - Beckahamians next. date TBA.

Display Team News. First Trial Sat 9th Feb

Next practice is on Sat 29th March, 2:15 to 3:15.
You must be available for all or most of the trials and the actual displays.
Sat 14th and 21st June and Saturday 5th July, plus training sessions.
All abilities and ages.

Our thanks to the 2007 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 10th Sept 2007.
General News updates.

4,000 hits by Nov.
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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
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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)