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Welcome to Barnstaple Judo Club. We are long standing BJC club in the heart of North Devon, privileged to have the President of The British Judo Council living in North Devon - Sensei Robin Otani.
Since Sensei Otani's retirement Barnstaple Judo Club is now run by Sensei Neil Roode - 6th Dan. Neil is 7 times British National Champion so you'll be in good hands!!!
The club is very energetic and we cater for all your needs whether your a beginner or have done judo before. The clubs experienced dan grades attract visitors from surrounding areas for training sessions and randori! So what you waiting for...?!
LATEST NEWS
Well done Mark!!!
Well done Mark, you did it!
Congratulations to our latest Dan Grade Mark Hill who attained his First Dan this month... Your journey's just beginning!
Well done Josh and Matt - in St Ives
Well done guys on your gradings - Josh fought very well 4 x ippons!! and a 1st Kyu so did Mat 3 x Wins and a Dan Grade. A good weekend of training - good weather and lots of laughs!!! Roll on next one!
Good Luck!
To all seniors fighting in The Nationals this weekend massive "Good Luck" from all at Barnstaple Club!!!
BJC Membership forms available to download NOW!
Download 2010 Family Membership Application
Download 2010 Provisional Licence Application
Download 2010 Membership Application
NEIL IS A 6TH DAN!!! - CONGRATULATIONS! WOW!
Wow - Neil Roode gets his Sixth Dan. This makes Neil Britains youngest BJC 6th Dan!!! Neil said... "It hasn't sunk in yet... what an honour! - I better start wearing my zori's."
Rokudan (六段:ろくだん): sixth degree black belt!
Around 1930 the Kodokan created a new belt to recognize the special achievements of high ranking black belts. Jigoro Kano chose to recognize sixth, seventh, and eighth degree black belts with a special obi made of alternating red and white panels (kohaku obi). The white color was chosen for purity, and red for the intense desire to train and the sacrifices made. The colors red and white are an enduring symbol of Japan, and they have been used in Judo since Jigoro Kano started the first Red and White Tournament in 1884. The kohaku obi is often worn for special occasions, but it is not required to be worn at any time and the black belt remains the standard for all the yudansha ranks. In 1943 the Kodokan created the optional red belt to recognize 9th and 10th degree yudansha.
Rest In Peace Hosaka Sensei
By now most of you will know of the sad death of Mr. Hosaka.
Akinori Hosaka Kodokan 8th Dan, in the last 24 years of his life he dedicated himself to improving British Judo and committed himself to the British Judo Council as Chief Examiner and Technical Advisor. The BJC’s traditional values and approach to judo made a good companion to the promotion of his own ideals, on how to improve British judo.
He will be greatly missed! Facebook have a tribute page if you would like to leave a message, search R.I.P Mr Hosaka.
It's almost the most wonderful time of the year !
This years St Ives is set to be another brilliant event of Judo.
Plenty of Judo stars, great teaching, good randori and one or two nights out!!! Dont forget your fancy dress for the end of course party, anything goes!
Please see Neil or Fran if you fancy going or even just making a day trip for the grading! - A great one to go for your grade - plenty of numbers! Click to download brochure
Christmas Curry Night went with a BANG!
Thanks to all those that turned up! - was great fun as usual, with all the naughty party poppers and silly string and even a few filled chutney party poppers!!! Nice!
Photos added to the gallery for you lucky lot!
Bottle of wine for the closest guess the baby weight!!!
Update: No one guessed i'd have a 7lb 11oz whopper
(for me anyway..!)
CHRISTMAS CURRY NIGHT!!!
A night to not be missed - End of the year club get together to wish everyone a Happy Christmas! Good Fun - bring ya party poppers!
Moghul Brasserie - 7.30pm BE THERE!
Barnstaple's newest Dan Grades
Both Paul and Ben had some tough fights and came home victorious. After completing the final stage to their grading - their Kata - they are both now Barnstaple's newest Dan Grades.
Well done lads! (click on thumbnail to see full pic)
New Video from President Robin Otani
Please take a moment to look at the video off our president
Click on the image left - or follow this link... enjoy!
http://otani.hostei.com/kyushindo_vids.html
London Area - 2009 British Masters Championships
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road, Dagenham.
This is a BJA 3 Star event.
***SILVER*** for Joseph!!! Fabulous result from a well earned silver medal! Josie narrowly missed out on the gold medal - taking the eventual winner to golden score. Fabulous result from a long day in London! Well done Joseph!
***NEW*** Hoodeys and T.Shirts NOW AVALABLE
Hoodey was £17.00 NOW £12.00
T.shirts were £7.00 NOW £5.00
New website address on the back - So treat yourself!!!
See Roodey or click here to reserve yours!
Another year - another great course!
ST IVES 2009 !!!
Jane Bridge, 1st Female World Judo Championship at U48 kilos in 1980. Along with Yuko Nakano support coach for the Great Britain World Class Start Programme, ensures a great weekend of Judo skill! This course is hard work, fun and worth it!
WELL DONE BOYS AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!
As usual our club gave all that was asked of them at the BJC National Championships in Hereford Well done lads!...
Click here for full results >
Sports Tape NOW AVAILABLE !!!
Sports tape is now available at the club from Fran or Neil. Perfect for strapping injuries during training sessions. £2.80 per role