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Sunday 4th February 2024 – 170 entries at East Midlands Area Closed, results in great day of judo.
Congratulations to all participants who took part in the Area Closed Event hosted at Earl Shilton.
This event marked the one of the largest closed events we have had in many years, with 170 entries, resulting in a fantastic day of judo.
Every player, from those new to the sport to members of the GBR squad, demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, showcasing some impressive judo techniques.
Here are the full results from the event:
Sunday 19th November 2023 – Area Grading Results
Sunday 8th October 2023 – Kata Course
Once again a great turnout for the Kata Course held at Sta Judo in Burton on Trent.
Congratulations on all those that progressed with their Kata ready for their next gradings.
Sunday 17th September 2023 – Great Turnout for Area Open Event.
We appreciate the participation of all the clubs that joined us at the EMA Area Open hosted at Earl Shilton. It was a pleasure to witness a strong presence, including some new clubs.
The level of competition remained consistently impressive throughout the entire event, from the youngest and smallest competitors to the most mature and robust. Exceptional judo skills and sportsmanship were consistently showcased.
Results to follow shortly.
A Big Welcome to a New East Midlands Area Club – Sakura Judo Club
Sakura Judo was established by Daran Gagin in April 2015. Daran is black belt and experienced coach. He is supported in coaching by his son – Isaac – European Cup Medalist and gold member winner at a number of major senior internationals.
Sakura are a very friendly club who welcomes people of all abilities, ages and experience. So if you fancy trying judo, getting back into it, or would like a club to build on your experience give them a go
Sunday 6th August 2023 – Area Fun Day and BBQ
Sunday 2nd July – Results – East Midlands Area Open Championship
Well done to all those that took part in the East Midlands Area Open Championship held in Earl Shilton, Leicester.
Results
Sunday 25th June 2023 – East Midlands Area Junior Grading Results
Well done to all those that took part in the recent Area Grading held at Digby, Lincolnshire.
Results:
Sunday 11th June 2023 – Results of Area Age Championship
Well done to all those that took part in the Area Age Competition held at Ruston Judo Club, Liconln Acadamy.
Despite the heat and relatively low umbers we were treated with some entertaining and very competitive contest across all the age groups.
Results Below.
Photos kindly supplied by Vladislav Cristea:
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Sunday 28th May 2023 – EMA Mash Up Team Event
Well done to all those that took part in the recent East Midlands Area Mash Up Teams Event, hosted at Cedars Judo Club, Earl Shilton. A great turnout and some excellent Judo all backed up with excellent sportsmanship. A special thanks to the officials and referees who worked hard throughout the day to keep the event running smoothly.
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20th and 21st May 2023 -International Houvast Judo Tournament, Holland
Another great trip to the International Houvast Judo Tournament in Mierlo, Holland. The standard of judo was higher than ever, with a spectacular display of judo across all ages and weights.
The weekend of Judo saw forty players from the AJA taking part in the event. This year the squad comprised of a lot of players who had not taking part of events at this level before, so was a great development opportunity for most.
Day 1 one saw some great Judo, grit and determination from our palyers, with a good number just missing out on the 3rd place bronze positions.
We then had to wait until day two for a trophy win with Amie Coupland winning a very hard fought for silver medal in the Ladies under 52Kg, only losing to the eventual winner, who was a very impressive dan grade fighter.
All players and coaches can use this event as a great learning experience for their future development in the sport.
A well done to other members who had made their own way to the event with Ollie Penlington and Craig Robbins both winning bronze medals in their events.
Sunday 14th May – National Training Session with Guest Coach Kelly Petersen Pollard
What an amazing training session!!
Big well done everyone & massive Thank you to Kelly Petersen Pollard.
Bring on Holland
Sunday 19th March 2023 – Results of AJA National Championships
Congratulations to all those that competed at the National Closed Championships held at the National Events Center in Erdington. All medals winners will form part of the AJA National squad for the coming year, with the gold medalist being eligible to represent the AJA at the 25th Houvast Tournament to be held in Holland from the 19th to 21st May 2023.
Sunday 26th February 2023 – Results of East Midlands Area Junior and Senior Grading
Sunday 5th February 2023 – Results of East Midland Area Closed Championship
A great turnout at the EMA Closed Championship held at Cedars Judo Club, Earl Shilton, Leicester. All Area clubs sent good numbers of judoka resulting in the biggest Area Close event for many years. The standard of judo and the sportsmanship shown was excellent. Well done to all those that competed. A big thank you to all of the officials who gave up their time to make the event possible.
The results were as follows:
Sunday 22nd January 2023 – Great Turnout for East Midlands Area Coaching Course
A great turnout for the first event of the year held at Castle judo club and under the Instruction of Area Coach Richard Fowkes.
The course was designed for both those fairly new to coaching and for those that wanted to start their coaching journey. More experience coaches were there to pass on their experience, it also gave them a great opportunity to work together sharing, tips, techniques and ideas.
With the next generation of coaches looking very impressive it gives us all confidence that Area will keep going from strength to strength. WELL DONE ALL!
Sunday 4th December 2022 – Results of the East Midlands Area Open Championship
Sunday 20th November 2022 – East Midlands Area Junior and Senior Grading Results
Well done to all those that took parts in the recent area grading held in Earl Shilton.
Results as follows:
A big welcome to Bedworth Judo Club and Shudan Judo Club who have recently joined our Area.
29th October 2022 – Area Training Session and Fun Swim
Sunday 9th October 2022 – Great Turn out for Area Kata Course
A fabulous turnout, a great atmosphere and some excellent Kata’s on display at the Area Kata Course held at Star Judo Club in Burton Upon Trent.
Area Coach, Richard Fowkes delivered a brilliant course covering Naga No Kata, Katame No Kata and Go No Sen No Kata.
Well done to all those attended and for those that went on to be assessed ready for their gradings.
A special well done to a couple of much younger members, Maisy and Eva, who demonstrated that you are never too young to start learning your katas.
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Sunday 2nd October 2022 – Results – AJA Open National Championships
Congratulations to all those that took part at the AJA National Championships, held at the National Events Centre, Erdington, Birmingham. Results below:
Sunday 18th September 2022 – Results – East Midlands Area Open Championship
Nice to see another great turnout at the East Midlands Open Championship held at held at Cedars Judo Club, Earl Shilton, Leicester. A great atmosphere and some excellent Judo on display. Thanks you to all of the clubs and mix of associations that attended.
Sunday 7th August 2022 – Fun Day – It’s a Knockout
Sunday 3rd July 2022 – East Midlands Area Low Grade and Open Grade Championships – A great turnout, with some outstanding judo on display.
It was great to see the numbers back for the AJA East Midlands Area Low Grade and Open Grade Championship, held at Cedars Judo Club, Earl Shilton, Leicester.
The following clubs were in attendance: Acorn, ACR, Ashby, Bushi, Castle, Cedars, Droitwich Spa, Hinckley, Kano, Leicester Judo Academy, Lincoln Judo Academy, Panthers, Ruston Marconi, Saltley, Shudan, Skegby, SR Judo, Tanigawa, Worcester JC and Yenton.
26th June 2022 – Results of East Midlands Area Grading
Well done to all those that took part in the East Midlands Area Grading held in Digby, Lincolnshire
Sunday 12th June 2022 – Results of East Midlands Area Age Competition
Sunday 22nd May 2022 – Results – East Midland Area ‘Mash Up’ Team Event
Light Weight Teams
Middle Weight Teams
Heavy Weight Teams
14th/15th May 2022 – Medal Success for National Squad in Holland
Another great trip to Holland, this year it was the 25th International Houvast Judo Tournament in Mierlo. The standard of judo was higher than ever, with a spectacular display of judo across all ages and weights.
The weekend of Judo started great for the Association with Kayla Blunden taking the Bronze in impressive style in girls under 40kg event. We then had to wait until day 2 for the second trophy of the event, which was won Megan Skillen in the Ladies under 78kg class.
From the other players we saw some great Judo, grit and determination, with a good number just missing out on the 3rd place Bronze positions.
All players and coaches can use this event as a great learning experience for their future development in the sport.
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8th May – National Squad Training Session #2 with Guest Coach Chelsie Giles, Olympic Bronze Medallist and European Champion
What a fantastic event with a great turnout, everyone appreciating what an honour it was to learn something from such a great player. Not just the current Olympic Bronze medallist, but only 2 weeks ago becoming the European Champion and Ranked #2 in the world.
Chelsie was an amazing coach and was supported by South African International Jasmine Martin and her Strength and conditioning Coach Wayne Lakin.
The event was attended by over 70 Judoka from the AJA, who all enjoyed a great day of Judo.
1st May 2022 – National Squad Training Session#1
It was a great turnout for the first of this years Pre-Mierlo National Squad Session, despite it being a bank holiday weekend.
All players worked hard and hopefully took something back to their clubs that they could continue to work on.
The squad are really looking forward to session 2 on the 8th May, under the instruction of Chelsie Giles, Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist and current European Champion.
3rd April 2022 – Results of National Closed Championships
Congratulations to all those that competed at the National Closed Championships held in Birmingham. Despite the lower numbers than normal due to Covid, the standard of Competition still remained exceptionally high. All medals winners will form part of the AJA National squad for the coming year, with the gold medallist being eligible to represent the AJA at the 25th Houvast Tournament to be held in Holland from the 13th to 15th May 2022.
March 2022 – Congratulations to all those that received Grade promotions from the National body NEC.
Congratulations to all those that received well deserved Grade promotions from the National body NEC, for their contributions to the sport of Judo.
20th March 2022 – Area Mini Championship plus Refereeing and Timekeeping Course.
A great day at Digby, Lincolnshire.
The day started with a training session for new and existing referees and timekeepers. It was very well attended with everyone getting involved in the theory session and a Q&A’s. This was later followed by a Mini Championship where the new officials had chance to put the theory into practice.
Some great events at the mini championships, well done to all.
27th February 2022 – Results of Area Grading
A great turnout at the EMA grading with an impressive display of fighting across all the grades.
Results as follows: