Some of the Students who took part.

Flora and Matthew	Aiden and Chris
Mitchel and Chris	Iona and Matthew

Young people from around East Hampshire were treated to a taste of Zen Judo at Horndean Technology College on Thursday (16 February).

The session run by Horndean Zen Judo Club was part of the Get Activ8d scheme from East Hampshire District Council, which gives young people opportunities to try out new sports during school holidays.

The 13 new judoka (students) were taught the basics of how to fall safely, how to throw someone and how to pin them to the mat (groundholds). They also had a chance to demonstrate what they had learned to the parents watching with a session of randori (free practise).

The session ended with an impressive demonstration of judo skills from Matthew (Black Belt 1st Dan) and Chris (Brown Belt 1st Kyu).

Sensei of the club, Tracy Collins (5th Dan) said: It was great to see so many people on the mat enjoying themselves. If the session has sparked an enthusiasm for judo in just one of them, I’m really pleased.

Horndean Zen Judo Club runs sessions in the gym at Horndean Technology College on Thursdays from 6.30pm to 8pm during school term time. Sessions are £4 and the first lesson is free.

There are also clubs in Bognor, Portsmouth and Petersfield. For more information go to www.zenjudo.co.uk

To find out more about Get Activ8d, go to www.getactivenow.org.uk

Shihan Phil Watts 6th Dan and Head of The Zen Judo Family visited Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club on 30th January 2012
to present Assistant Instructor Martin Robertson with his 4th Dan.

Hi all EVOLUTION TWO AT BUTLINS.

This is your opportunity to experience the world of martial arts from many respected masters of various styles from various regions. This event is for novices to highly experienced students and teachers to pick up new tips and share their knowledge with others.

This is a 3 day event with hands on training through the day and plenty of time to socialise with fellow artists in the evening.  Meet new and old friends, learn new techniques and experience new styles.

Book yourself in for the next Masters 1-2-1 Butlins Easter Martial Arts Conference.

Chris Page from Portsmouth Zen Judo Club is presented with his Blue Belt
after a successful grading at Bognor Regis Club Zen Judo Club
by Chief Instructor John Robertson 4th Dan ZJF on 28th November 2011.

The following Kenshindoryu Traditional Judo Dan grades have been awarded by Chief Instructor Jim Dart.

Tom Williams 4th Dan; James Dart 1st Dan and Matthew Delaharpe 1st Dan.

From Friday 14th October Sensei Keith Harby 4th Dan BZJFA will take over as Sensei. We wish him all the best for the future.

For more information visit www.basfordzenjudo.co.uk

Sensei Tracy Collins 5th Dan ZJF

and

Richard Wells 4th Dan ZJF

(Left to right) Sensei Caroline Gourlay with new Black belts.
Rob Fleming, Carolyn Visser, Jeroen Visser, Patrick Visser and Sensei Mike Healy.

Jeroen & Rob will be taking over the running of the club after Christmas and would like to thank Sensei Caroline Gourlay and Mike Healy for all the time they have put into the development and running of the Thatcham Club over the past 20 years. 

Instructors (Left to Right)  Sensei John Robertson 4th Dan ZJF and Sensei Joe Harbert 6th Dan UKTJ.

The first session was demonstrated how the Jujitsu style has its roots in the Zen Judo style.

Shihan Phil Watts 6th Dan and head of The Zen Judo Family visited Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club on 17th October 2011
to present Chief Instructor John Robertson with his 4th Dan and Assistant Instructor Yvonne Robertson with her 2nd Dan.