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Barnstaple Judo Club
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!!!
TOP HEADLINES!
Neil Roode nominated for "SENIOR COACH OF THE YEAR"
***UPDATE - ROODEY WON****
March 2012
The BJC awards to be held on the 10th March 2012 at the Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand London. If you have nominated one of the named on the shortlist perhaps you would like to join in celebrating their achievement. Congratulations to all who have been shortlisted up and down the UK and I wish you every success.
Good Luck Roodey!!! TEAM BJC SENIOR COACH - 6TH DAN
March 2012
The BJC awards to be held on the 10th March 2012 at the Charing Cross Hotel, The Strand London. If you have nominated one of the named on the shortlist perhaps you would like to join in celebrating their achievement. Congratulations to all who have been shortlisted up and down the UK and I wish you every success.
Good Luck Roodey!!! TEAM BJC SENIOR COACH - 6TH DAN
NEW EVENT - BJC Open National Championships!!!
6th May 2012
Benham Sports Arena, Northampton
A NEW event in a NEW location with a NEW layout in a convenient location just off the M1. The BJC Open National Championship is;
OPEN - to the BJC, BJA and AJA
OPEN - to Primaries, Juniors and Seniors
OPEN - to greater opportunity with age groups
OPEN - to a wider group with separate grade categories
OPEN - each grade category is further sub-divided by weight
OPEN - to 500 contestants, almost double the size of our previous event.
Further, there is better spectator enjoyment with 360 degree viewing of all 6 mats. Spectators can either take a seat in the stands or walk around and watch the action from the side. To take part you need to obtain the competition information sheet and register online. Everything that you need can be found here. So if you want to join in the action, go to the registration website and register today.
T.shirts are available to order as momento. You can purchase them with 'Competitior' on the back or have them blank. Telephone 01692 580900 to pay by debit or credit card. These T-Shirts can slo be purchased along with your entry form for the event which can be found by clicking www.bjcjudoevents.org.uk
A NEW event in a NEW location with a NEW layout in a convenient location just off the M1. The BJC Open National Championship is;
OPEN - to the BJC, BJA and AJA
OPEN - to Primaries, Juniors and Seniors
OPEN - to greater opportunity with age groups
OPEN - to a wider group with separate grade categories
OPEN - each grade category is further sub-divided by weight
OPEN - to 500 contestants, almost double the size of our previous event.
Further, there is better spectator enjoyment with 360 degree viewing of all 6 mats. Spectators can either take a seat in the stands or walk around and watch the action from the side. To take part you need to obtain the competition information sheet and register online. Everything that you need can be found here. So if you want to join in the action, go to the registration website and register today.
T.shirts are available to order as momento. You can purchase them with 'Competitior' on the back or have them blank. Telephone 01692 580900 to pay by debit or credit card. These T-Shirts can slo be purchased along with your entry form for the event which can be found by clicking www.bjcjudoevents.org.uk
***NEWSFLASH*** NEIL ADAMS IS COMING!!!!!
ST IVES 2012 6th - 9th April
Guest Instructor NEIL ADAMS MBE - 8TH DAN
TWICE OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALLIST
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION
FIVE TIMES EUROPEAN CHAMPION
CURRENTLY NATIONAL COACH FOR BELGIAN JUDO
IN AN OLYMPIC YEAR DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO TRAIN WITH A BRITISH OLYMPIAN! More info >>
Guest Instructor NEIL ADAMS MBE - 8TH DAN
TWICE OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALLIST
FORMER WORLD CHAMPION
FIVE TIMES EUROPEAN CHAMPION
CURRENTLY NATIONAL COACH FOR BELGIAN JUDO
IN AN OLYMPIC YEAR DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO TRAIN WITH A BRITISH OLYMPIAN! More info >>
Well done Mark!!!
September 2011
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 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
April 2011
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!
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!
Nov 2010
To all seniors fighting in The Nationals this weekend massive "Good Luck" from all at Barnstaple Club!!!
BJC Membership forms available to download NOW!
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!
Oct 2010
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.
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
April 2010
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.
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 !
April 2010
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
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!
Wednesday 16th December 2009
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!
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!!!
Tuesday 15th December
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!
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
Saturday 28th November 2009
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)
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
Saturday 7th November 2009
Please take a moment to look at the video off our president
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
Saturday 3rd October 2009
Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Ripple Road, Dagenham.
This is a BJA 3 Star event.
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
***CHRISTMAS - SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE SALE ***
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!
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!
A great course and a fab weekend. Some great training and NICE, GOOD randori for a change! Listen to Jane people! Thanks to Skidden House Hotel, the food was amazing and the hospitality could not have been better! We'll be back next year! Photos of the course will be coming soon to the Gallery page! Well done to Josh on an impressive grading and achieving his BLUE belt!
ST IVES 2009 !!!
Possibly THE most popular and loved course on the Judo calander is only a few weeks away!
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!
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!
It was an early 5am start and a long, long day not getting home until 10.30pm but a trip well worth it! The club came away with 5 medals out of a possible six, two of them being GOLD!
As usual our club gave all that was asked of them at the BJC National Championships in Hereford Well done lads!...
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