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On Saturday 4 December
2010, The Arsenal PL4S and Capital London Judo Club held
their first Judo Festival, hosted at Cardinal Pole Catholic School.
The aim of the festival was to introduce new judoka to competition
and have a fun enjoyable day with their parents and other judoka.
The festival was lead
by Gabor Szanyi Nagy, coach for Capital London Judo Club and a
BJA London Development Officer, assisted by officials
Craig Ringer, London Area's Officials Development Manager
and Helen Davies, London Area's Referees Development Manager and
BJA International Referee. The judoka had an opportunity
to meet some Great Britain and London Area senior squad members,
Lee Shinkin and Tom Davis, who joined in all the fun and
activities with the judoka and ensured everyone had a fun time. There
was a demonstration of throws, holds, strangles and armlocks. After
the demonstration, the children participated in their own Judo
tournament and a good day was had by all.
Coach Gabor Szanyi Nagy,
said of the event, "I think everyone involved enjoyed the
day, including the parents and based on the feedback everyone
is looking forward to the next tournament. I would like to mention
all the help and co-ordination from Helen Davies and Craig Ringer
who ensured the event was a successful and a big thank you to
Shaun Purcell, who allowed us to use the school and everyone else
who helped and contributed to the event."
Ross McKinley, the Sport
Co-ordinator from Arsenal helped in the background to organise
the PL4S and CLJC Judo Festival, and ensured all participants
were given an Arsenal medal, certificate and other Arsenal goodies. All
judoka received a medal for the competition, with a Judo trophy
for the winners of each group.
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