There will be a 2 day Training sessions on the 29th / 30th of August from 10 till 4 o'clock both days. Please bring a pack lunch and plenty of fluids.
These sessions are aimed at players competing in the National Trials and Heart of England the following weekend (A, B & C Band)
The places are limited so please reserve a place as soon as possible please. You can call or email using the numbers on our website www.fordjudoclub.co.uk stating Sex, Weight and Grade.
Good luck, see you soon..
Bill...
Wednesday, 22 July 2009
Monday, 20 July 2009
National Teams
Congratulations to Chloe Jackson who won Gold in the National Team Championships fighting for the Northern Home Counties. Chloe fighting in the -52kg category won all four of her fights, competing in the junior team. A great result for Chloe and now the D Band is back in the Nationals Chloe she is looking forward to the year ahead.
Also well done toJulianne Flory who was fighting in the Open weight for the London Senior Womens team, they took a 5th place. Julianne who has just come out of the junior section was against formidable players such as Simone Collander. Feed back is reassuring Julianne is making good progress.
Bill...
Also well done toJulianne Flory who was fighting in the Open weight for the London Senior Womens team, they took a 5th place. Julianne who has just come out of the junior section was against formidable players such as Simone Collander. Feed back is reassuring Julianne is making good progress.
Bill...
Summer Closure
Just to let you all know, the club will be closed for the summer break from the 27/07.09 until 17/08/09
We will be holding a 2 or 3 training days during the end of the holiday period in preparation for the National Trials and the Heart of England. I will publish the dates within the next few weeks, this will be non residential.
We will be holding a 2 or 3 training days during the end of the holiday period in preparation for the National Trials and the Heart of England. I will publish the dates within the next few weeks, this will be non residential.
Sunday, 19 July 2009
Class Masters Invitation Competition Tonbridge
It was the turn of Ford Judo clubs little ones today and I came away pleasantly surprised. Starting the day was tiny Samuel Woodgate, all 17kg of him. Fighting 3 much bigger boys he gave a brave performance and really tried things we had been working on. He earned himself a Bronze medal and a 'Spirit of Judo Award'.
Also, twins Amy and Jade Dennis were up against bigger girls, but they were giving them a really good pull around working hard to break their partners balance, both picked up bronze medals.
Issac Gauld-Monseguz was back on form, looking very strong for his tiny frame was impressive with his fast transition, holding 2 of his 3 opponents and throwing the other to take Gold.
Joseph Kelly was an eye opener. Looking like he had been around for years gave a great performance showing a good range of judo. Joe listened to what was being instructed to him, at such a young age it was impressive, Joe won Gold.
Lewis Fong was taking part in his first comp as was most of the other players and it took his first couple of fights for him to get into the swing of things, he did exactly as planned for his last fight and looked good, winning with a knockdown and good transition gave him the hold which won him the fight.
Bailey Kirkham was on great form winning his first 2 fights with ease. It was clear to see Bailey had learnt from his weeks of training. He was to fight a boy who had also won both his fights in the final, Bailey lost out but took a well earned Silver and also a lesson learnt from the defeat.
Harry Cleminson was probably our most inexperienced player only doing judo a few weeks but displayed great determination and controlled his opponents fantastically. Looking very strong, he controlled with his grips and moved his players in to some great positions. Harry won his 3 fights and would have won Gold but in a pool of 5 lost his last fight But still earned himself a Silver medal.
Matthew Gallagher, who has just earned his yellow belt was put into the orange belt section as they were the nearest weight, the difference in the grade did show but Matthew put up 2 good fights but their experience was too much for him, he did earn himself a Bronze medal and a 'Spirit of Judo Award'
This was an inexperienced team for Ford but things look good for the future, these young ones will follow in the footsteps of our young England Squad Players...... WELL DONE EVERYONE
Bill,,,
Also, twins Amy and Jade Dennis were up against bigger girls, but they were giving them a really good pull around working hard to break their partners balance, both picked up bronze medals.
Issac Gauld-Monseguz was back on form, looking very strong for his tiny frame was impressive with his fast transition, holding 2 of his 3 opponents and throwing the other to take Gold.
Joseph Kelly was an eye opener. Looking like he had been around for years gave a great performance showing a good range of judo. Joe listened to what was being instructed to him, at such a young age it was impressive, Joe won Gold.
Lewis Fong was taking part in his first comp as was most of the other players and it took his first couple of fights for him to get into the swing of things, he did exactly as planned for his last fight and looked good, winning with a knockdown and good transition gave him the hold which won him the fight.
Bailey Kirkham was on great form winning his first 2 fights with ease. It was clear to see Bailey had learnt from his weeks of training. He was to fight a boy who had also won both his fights in the final, Bailey lost out but took a well earned Silver and also a lesson learnt from the defeat.
Harry Cleminson was probably our most inexperienced player only doing judo a few weeks but displayed great determination and controlled his opponents fantastically. Looking very strong, he controlled with his grips and moved his players in to some great positions. Harry won his 3 fights and would have won Gold but in a pool of 5 lost his last fight But still earned himself a Silver medal.
Matthew Gallagher, who has just earned his yellow belt was put into the orange belt section as they were the nearest weight, the difference in the grade did show but Matthew put up 2 good fights but their experience was too much for him, he did earn himself a Bronze medal and a 'Spirit of Judo Award'
This was an inexperienced team for Ford but things look good for the future, these young ones will follow in the footsteps of our young England Squad Players...... WELL DONE EVERYONE
Bill,,,
Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Kent International
We found ourselves back at the home of judo at Crystal Palace at the weekend competing at the Kent International. We were all hoping that the millions spent on the centre would bring it into the 21st century but unfortunately not, it was still sweltering hot in there, so everyone had to keep well hydrated.
Saturday see the younger players competing and for some it was only their second comp so was a good insight as to the levels they need to aspire to.
James O'Shea, the youngest member of the Ford Squad, showed flashes of brilliance and a good sign for the future, a very nice harai maki komi at lightning speed disposed of one of his players for ten.
After a little hic cup in his first fight George Seaton executed a fast twitch to throw his opponent for ten, George won a silver medal. Jack Carter had a tough group but put in a good performance, and came away a little wiser as did Reece Gould who had only competed in the Ford Comp prior to this, winning one of his fights to win a bronze in a round robin contest.
Charlie Jackson also had a mixed day, he is working hard on his posture and technique producing a couple of good wins to finish in 5th place. His brother Richard was looking sharper and controlled his players throughout his matches, fighting well Richard won his place in the final against a strong Dutch boy. A lack of concentration in the first seconds of the fight see an end to Richards Gold medal hopes.
Matthew Kavanagh also had a strong group but that is only to be expected at a competition of this standard. Matt battled his way to the semi finals where he met a Dutch player, unfortunately after a tough battle, Matt lost the fight and dropped down to compete for bronze. Here Matt was to meet an opponent he beat earlier, although a close fight again, Matthew did not get the result, a hard earned 5th place for Matt.
Sunday see our 2 Senior players Competing, Julianne Flory and Tom Williams, both players are young and Tom now training full time at Camberley Judo Centre is still only 17. Both just missed out on medals taking 5th places. A big step up with 5 minute fights and unfortunately the way the officials do the sheets Tom had 3 hard fights on the trot with only 5 minutes rest in between. Luckily this wouldn't normally occur in a foreign international, Tom knows where his improvements lays and is in the right place to address the issues.
Julianne has took a step up recently and is competing amongst top players from home and abroad. The improvements are there after each performance and she has a clear indication of what she wants and what she has to do to make things happen.
All in all not too bad, I as a coach need to see technique and tactics that have been worked on implemented into competition, this is what I want to see more so than medals. We are on the right track, its a case of getting and being consistent...
Bill
Saturday see the younger players competing and for some it was only their second comp so was a good insight as to the levels they need to aspire to.
James O'Shea, the youngest member of the Ford Squad, showed flashes of brilliance and a good sign for the future, a very nice harai maki komi at lightning speed disposed of one of his players for ten.
After a little hic cup in his first fight George Seaton executed a fast twitch to throw his opponent for ten, George won a silver medal. Jack Carter had a tough group but put in a good performance, and came away a little wiser as did Reece Gould who had only competed in the Ford Comp prior to this, winning one of his fights to win a bronze in a round robin contest.
Charlie Jackson also had a mixed day, he is working hard on his posture and technique producing a couple of good wins to finish in 5th place. His brother Richard was looking sharper and controlled his players throughout his matches, fighting well Richard won his place in the final against a strong Dutch boy. A lack of concentration in the first seconds of the fight see an end to Richards Gold medal hopes.
Matthew Kavanagh also had a strong group but that is only to be expected at a competition of this standard. Matt battled his way to the semi finals where he met a Dutch player, unfortunately after a tough battle, Matt lost the fight and dropped down to compete for bronze. Here Matt was to meet an opponent he beat earlier, although a close fight again, Matthew did not get the result, a hard earned 5th place for Matt.
Sunday see our 2 Senior players Competing, Julianne Flory and Tom Williams, both players are young and Tom now training full time at Camberley Judo Centre is still only 17. Both just missed out on medals taking 5th places. A big step up with 5 minute fights and unfortunately the way the officials do the sheets Tom had 3 hard fights on the trot with only 5 minutes rest in between. Luckily this wouldn't normally occur in a foreign international, Tom knows where his improvements lays and is in the right place to address the issues.
Julianne has took a step up recently and is competing amongst top players from home and abroad. The improvements are there after each performance and she has a clear indication of what she wants and what she has to do to make things happen.
All in all not too bad, I as a coach need to see technique and tactics that have been worked on implemented into competition, this is what I want to see more so than medals. We are on the right track, its a case of getting and being consistent...
Bill
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Harlow Under 8 Festival
3 under 8 players visited Harlow Judo Club to take part in a Festival of Judo. The three 6 year olds had a great time and the competition gave them a good opportunity to try and put into practice what they have been learning at their club. Some grit and determination was shown giving some good performances.
The players were Isaac Monsegue Silver, Samuel Woodgate Bronze and Sophie Pinkney Bronze. This gives a good opportunity to reflect to see whether the children are concentrating in their lessons and trying things they have been shown.
Thursday, 14 May 2009
Baby Girl
Hi all, just to let you all know I am now a granddad... (pops) Vikki gave birth this morning to a baby girl, Jesamine, 7lb 9oz.. Probably be a 57kg player I think, ha ha ha.. Vinny, the proud father said mum and baby are doing well..
Cheers all
Bill...
Cheers all
Bill...
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