Ten members of a German Judo Club from Friedberg in Bavaria enjoyed two hours of Judo training on Good Friday with members of Trowbridge Zen Judo Club and visitors from Thatcham Zen Judo Club at the Martial Arts Leisure (UK) in Trowbridge on Good Friday.
Members of Friedberg Judo Club with members of
Trowbridge Zen Judo and Thatcham Zen Judo Club
Christian Mayr of the Friedberg Club contacted Nick Bevan, the owner and manager of Martial Arts Leisure UK, as they were about to visit Chippenham on a twin town exchange visit and wished to train with another Judo Club in the area.
Mike Healy of Dilton Marsh who is a 4th Dan Black Belt in Zen Judo, and the Chief Instructor of the Trowbridge Zen Judo Club,brought many of his players together, along with members of the Thatcham Zen Judo Club, which is run by Mike’s eldest daughter, Caroline Gourlay 3rd Dan.
Sensei Mike Healy (Trowbridge Zen Judo Club) and
Sensei Christian Mayr (Friedberg Judo Club)
In all 28 players, both German and English, practised and developed their techniques and put them into practise in free practice (Randori) and light competition (Shiai). All agreed they had had a very enjoyable visit.
Trowbridge Zen Judo Club meets on most Fridays at Martial Arts Leisure (UK) at 7:30 pm.
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