Judo Competition & Grading Results 2007/2008

Throughout the year there is the opportunity to take part in local and national competitions and gradings. When members of our club achieve success (which happens very frequently) we like to shout about it!

Here is a running list, most recent first, of the various achievements throughout the year, plus cuttings that have appeared in local papers and national magazines.

July 2008 Hampshire Open / Southern Area Championships / County Grading

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Junior member Harry Boby has had an excellent couple of weeks!

Harry won a bronze medal at the Southern Area Open Championships held in Crawley, West Sussex. Fighting in the u38kg u12 year old section Harry won 4 of his 5 fights to earn a hard fought bronze medal. Harry followed up by winning a silver medal in the Hampshire Open Championships held in Portsmouth on Sunday 6^th July.

Brothers Luke and Toby Sylvester both achieved their 11^th mon green belt at the recent county gradings with some fine tactical judo.

April through to May 2008 - Various Competitions & Gradings.

See if you can  spot yourself!

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

It has been a busy couple of weeks for members of Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club competing in several different competitions.

Jessamy Tyrrell aged 15 represented Hampshire in the Inter-Counties Team Championships held in Worthing.  Volunteering to fight in a weight group above her normal u63kg category, size and weight proved not to be a problem as Hampshire girls beat opponents from Surrey, Sussex and Kent to claim the gold medal for the 2^nd successive year.

The following weekend club coach Glen Judd fought in the High Wycombe masters championships, but had to be content with a 5^th place finish after narrowly losing the bronze medal fight in the men’s u81kg category.  The contest went into the golden score where his opponent managed to get the vital throw with 1 minute remaining on the clock.

On Sunday the juniors were fighting in the Hampshire Yellow Belt and under championships in Portsmouth.  Victor Applebaum aged 10 fought in the u27kg category but had the misfortune to be in the same pool as the eventual silver and bronze medallist, but still preformed well winning 1 of his 3 fights in his first ever competition.

Brothers Grant and Byron Stansfield had a fantastic day.  Byron aged 12 who competed in the u38kg section lost his 1^st fight when he was well in control but returned to produce some outstanding throws winning his next 3 fights before losing to the eventual gold medallist. 

In his bronze medal fight Byron threw his opponent in under 30 seconds to earn a well-deserved bronze medal.  Elder brother Grant aged 14, fought in the u46kg section.  Grant completely dominated the group winning all four of his fights in under a minute with a fine display of throws, counters and hold-downs to win the gold medal and become Hampshire Yellow Belt and Under Champion.

March 2008 Hampshire Judo Championships - Mountbatten Centre

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts Club member competed at last weekends Hampshire Judo Championship held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth.

15 year old Jessamy Tyrrell won a gold medal; entered in the girls u63kg section, Jessie was in the strange position of having no opponents to fight; undetermined she entered the u70kg section and despite giving away over 10kg she made short work of the bigger opponents to win all her fights by a maximum 10 points.  Jessie now hopes to represent the county at the inter-county team championships to be held in May.

Gold for Jessamy Tyrrell !

In the boys section 10 year old Harry Boby fighting in the u38kg section lost his first fight to the eventual bronze medallist, but went on to win his next fight with some aggressive attacking Judo.  In his third fight Harry made a good start to score early, but unfortunately got thrown to lose and go out of the competition.

Grant Stansfield aged 14, fought in the u46kg section.  Winning one of his three fights, Grant had the misfortune of fighting the eventual silver and bronze medallist, but performed very well.

'Spirit of Judo' award 2007

Each year the club awards a special trophy to a player who embodies the discipline and commitment necessary to merit the 'Spirit of Judo' award.

Eden Harrison - Spirit of Judo Winner 2007

October 2007 Hampshire Split Grade Open Championships - Mountbatten Centre

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club members Daniel Strode and Jessamy Tyrrell won gold and silver medals at the Hampshire Open Split Grade Championships held at the Mountbatten Sports centre in Portsmouth.

Daniel aged 14 who has only been practising judo for 12 months, fought in the boys u66kg red and yellow belt section.  His lack of experience proved no problem as he stormed through the group with throws and hold-downs and a will to win, to take a well-deserved gold medal in his first ever competition.

Club mate Jessamy aged 15 fought in the girl’s orange and green belt u63kg section.  Despite being the lightest in her group, Jessamy won 3 of her 4 contests all by throws and hold-downs including an impressive win against a strong Sussex County player to win a silver medal.

Samuel Strode aged 10 also fought in a strong boys u46kg red and yellow belt section and performed well but unfortunately failed to progress pass the pool stages.

Medal Winners Jessamy and Daniel

July 2007 Competition & Grading Results

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club fighters Derek and Sarah Hopkins have just returned from a long trek to Sao Paulo in Brazil to compete in the world Masters Judo Championships. 

Sarah fighting in the woman’s u70kg 40-45 age group won though to the final finishing with a silver medal, losing the elusive gold to a fellow British player in a close fought contest. The following day Sarah was back on the mat winning a bronze medal in the women’s open weight group competition.

Husband Derek would not be outdone winning a silver medal in the men’s u90kg 40-45 age group, winning all his fights until losing the final to a strong fighter from the Ukraine.

Closer to home, fellow club members attended the Hampshire grading held in Portsmouth.

Scott Bowling aged 11 gained his 8^th Mon Orange belt. Sister Jade aged 13 also gained her 8^th Mon winning 2 of her 3 fights.

Amelia Thomson aged 14 achieved her 12^th Mon top green belt, while in the senior section Liam Judd aged 17 and Mark Murray both achieved 4th kyu bottom blue belts.  Liam produced a vicious strangle to win his 1^st contest, while Mark won both fights by holding down his opponents.

May 2007 Competition Results

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club members had another successful weekend

Winning 2 silver and one bronze medal at recent judo events taking place across the country.

On 19^th May at the High Wycombe masters tournament, Sarah Hopkins won a silver medal in the woman's u78kg over 35yrs section, while husband Derek won a bronze in the men's u90kg over 35yrs section

On the following day Eden Harrison aged 12 won a silver medal in the boys u38kg section at the Hampshire Yellow Belt and Under Championship held in Portsmouth. 

Eden’s impressive debut into competition judo included winning his first fight in under 10 seconds!

Eden Harrison

Competition: 2007 Hampshire Championships - Mountbatten Centre

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club members came back from the recent Hampshire Championships with two medals. Jessamy Tyrrell aged 14 won a silver medal in the junior u63kg section a good result despite this being her first competition for 2 years. 

Adam White competed in the u38kg section but lost in the knockout stage to the eventual bronze medallist in a strong group containing 19 boys.

In the senior section Derek Hopkins proved age was no barrier winning a silver medal in the men’s u90kg section.

Competition Venue: Mountbatten Centre

Date: 25 February 2007

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club members had another successful day at the recent Hampshire County Gradings held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth.

Matthew Crawford aged 14 gained his 7^th Mon – bottom orange belt by drawing his first fight and winning the second in quick time.

Toby Sylvester aged 10 also gained his 7^th Mon despite being the lightest competitor in his group, while his older brother Luke aged 12 achieved his 10^th Mon bottom -green belt with some tactical fighting.

Scott Bowling aged 11 was unfortunate not to grade after putting in some tenacious judo against two very strong opponents.

'Spirit of Judo' award

Each year the club awards a special trophy to a player who embodies the discipline and commitment necessary to merit the 'Spirit of Judo' award.

Congratulations to Liam Judd, who's many achievements this year include three successful gradings, two as a junior and one at senior level. Liam also entered his first senior competition winning a hard fought silver medal at the Salisbury low grades.

Congratulations to Liam !

Liam Judd

Competition Venue: European Masters 2006 - Prague

Competition Venue: Mountbatten Centre

Date: 15 October 2006

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

WJMA club junior and senior members had a successful day at the recent county grading held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth.

In the junior section Jessamy Tyrrell aged 13 won both of her fights to gain her 9^th Mon - top orange belt.

Adam White aged 13 won one of his 2 fights to gain his 10^th Mon - bottom green belt.

In the senior section Alfred Strickland aged 17 gained his 7^th Kyu - top orange belt whilst John Rainger achieved his 5^th Kyu - top green belt.

Competition Venue: 5 Rivers Leisure Centre - Salisbury

Date: 23 July 2006

Winchester Judo and Martial Arts club members competed in the Salisbury Low Grades Championships held in Salisbury on 23^rd July.

In the junior girls U44kg section Becky Carson aged 13 won a bronze medal while in the girl’s u48/52kg section Emily Ward aged 13 won a gold medal. This was a fine achievement for both girls, as they had to compete in the orange belt and under section due to a poor entry in their own yellow belt class. 

In the men’s Blue belt and under section Liam Judd aged 16 won a superb silver medal in the u60kg section in his first ever senior competition.

Mark Murray went one better than last year by winning the gold medal in the over 100kg veterans class, beating last years champion with some fine tactical Judo.

Competition Venue: Mountbatten Centre

Date: 9 July 2006

Report by Glen Judd - 3rd Dan Judo Coach at WJAMAC.

WJAMAC club junior and senior members had a successful day at the recent county grading held at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth.

Luke Sylvester aged 11 fought well to gain his 9^th Mon – top orange belt, his big sister Lauren aged 14 matched her younger brother by also gaining her 9^th Mon with some aggressive attacking Judo.

In the senior section Liam Judd at just 16, the youngest and lightest fought in the men’s section and achieved his 5^th Kyu – top green belt, while Mark Murray now entering the veteran stage of his career produced an outstanding throw to achieve his 6^th Kyu – bottom green belt.

Sarah Hopkins fought in the World Masters Championship in France gaining a silver medal in the women’s over 35 years under 70kg group.  Sarah unfortunately lost to a German woman who she had already beaten in the group stages earlier in the day.  Sarah also achieved a bronze medal in the open weight division, whilst husband Derek also picked up a bronze medal in the team competition.

Competition Venue: Mountbatten Centre

Date: 21 May 2006

WJMA club members competed in the Hampshire Yellow Belt and under championship held on 21^st May at the Mountbatten Sorts Centre in Portsmouth.

Emily Ward aged 13 won a silver medal in the under 52kg weight group.  Going one place better than the bronze medal she won last year.

Rebecca Carson aged 12 also won a silver medal in the under 44kg group.  In the gold medal fight Rebecca was leading until the final 15 seconds of the contest when her desperate opponent put in a last gasp attack to score the decisive point.

Rebecca Carson, Glen Judd (Coach), Emily Ward

Competition: High Wycombe Masters

Date: 20 May 2006

Two of our club veteran fighters brought home medals from the High Wycombe masters event.

Sarah Hopkins won gold in the woman’s u78kg, while husband Derek won silver in the men’s over 35 years under 100kg section.

Grading Venue: Mountbatten Centre

Date: 26 February 2006

In the junior section:

Jessamy Tyrrell aged 13 gained her 7^th Mon – Bottom Orange Belt

Thomas Tyrrell (yes, they are related!) aged 15 gained his 10^th Mon Bottom Green Belt

In the senior section: 

Mark Murray gained his 7^th Kyu - Top Orange Belt

Student Emily Carre from the Channel Islands also gained her 7^th Kyu – Top Orange Belt.