MATCH REPORTS Jan - Jun 2010

16th-17th January - Dutch Espoir, Holland

Eliot fought very well in his first tournament of the year, winning two great contests and then losing two. This left him with a very credible 7th place at this very tough Dutch competition. Harkirat also ended her campaign in 7th place.

23rd January - Antwerp International Open, Belgium

Only Phoebe made it out to Belgium for this great international meet. She fought hard but was taken out in ne-waza.

23rd January - IAPS Championships, High Wycombe

Lucy was our lone ranger at this event and she won it with ease, scoring 4 ippons out of 4 contests, with a total fighting time of 22 seconds. Way to go Lucy, a great first gold of the year!

31st January - Midland Age Banded, Walsall

Akhil made the trip to the Midlands, where he fought very well and gained a 5th place at the event. He is now looking forward to the North-West Age Banded in February.

14th January - Northbrook Mini-Mon, Kent

Our two fighters had an excellent day today, each getting to the final. Showgo had 4 contests and won 3 of them with some superb and exciting judo. In the final against the current National Champion he took the upper hand with some excellent gripping, but couldn't maintain it. He was beaten by the more experienced fighter and had to be satisfied with his silver. Lucy K won her first contest quickly and easily, with two waza-aris. In her second contest she changed styles, trying new techniques and still won by ippon. This, of course, gave Lucy the gold.

Both fighters fought confidently and with capability beyond their years. Very well done to both.