On Sunday 9th January A One Day kata Course was held at Thatcham Zen Judo club. At which Shihan Gordon Lawson 5th Dan BZJFA and Sensei's Anne Parker and Graham Padgett 3rd Dan BZJFA taught the Nage-no-kata and Katame-no-kata.

Around fifteen judoka attended the course from as far away as Bognor Regis (West Sussex) with Shihan Lawson and his instructors travelling down from Nottingham.




The morning was spent going over the Nage-no-kata with instruction from Sensei Padgett with Shihan Lawson acting as uke. And after a short break for refreshments we spent the afternoon on the Katame-no-kata with Shihan Lawson and Sensei Parker. The usual high level of instruction and friendly atmosphere made for a very enjoyable day. I would like to extend my thanks to all the Instructors for there time and also Sensei Mike Healy and Caroline Gourlay and all the Thatcham Club members for a pleasant and instructional day out.