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Suffolk’s Black Dog Judo
Club will host former World Champion Craig Fallon and three-time
European Champion Bernadett Baczko.
The Bungay-based club,
who are members of the British Judo Association, have made significant
strides since forming in 2008.
At the helm of the prospering
outfit are Mark Pullant - who works as Head Coach and Chairman
- and Secretary David Oates, older brother of current Great Britain
star Colin. The pair’s admirable efforts have now paved the way
for the club to host two of Europe’s most admired judo stars.
Fallon, 26, is one of British
judo’s most revered names, having simultaneously held World and
European titles, a feat only previously achieved by British judo
legend Neil Adams. The Brit has taken a sabbatical from the sport
since he competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
The Midlander’s masterclass session
will take place on Saturday 3rd July.
His talented peer, Hungarian ace Bernadett
Baczko, will host a session on Sunday 18th July.
The 24-year-old from Budapest is best
known for being a three-time European Champion and World bronze
medallist.
The 60kg fighter’s career
has been blighted by a luckless run of injuries which nearly robbed
her of a spot at the 2008 Olympics.
Mark Purllant is delighted
to have secured two high-profile names to bring their world-renowned
skills to Suffolk.
“Black Dog Judo Club is
honoured and proud to have former World Champion Craig Fallon
and World medallist Bernadett Bazcko for two masterclass training
sessions,” he said.
Having originally confirmed
Fallon for a date at the club Purllant quickly responded to Baczko’s
unexpected availability by adding her to the masterclass line-up.
“I was discussing a potential
visit from Craig when Andrew Moshanov also suggested Bernadett
and I jumped at the chance!”
“Bernadett is visiting
us to demonstrate and teach her most successful judo techniques
- especially her formidable groundwork.
“We’re really looking forward to the sessions that Bernadett and
Craig are going to take.”
The 1st Dan added: “We’d like to generate
a lot of interest in the club’s activities and believe these sessions
will be inspirational for our players.”
Players of all abilities
are welcome to take part in the sessions which will be held at
Bungay Middle School. On both days juniors will train in the morning
while senior players will train in the afternoon.
Juniors (8-14 years) will be on the
mat from 10.00am - 12.00pm with an autograph session to follow.
Seniors and advanced juniors
(over 14 years) will be in action from 13:00 - 15:00.
The masterclass will cost
£5 for juniors and £7 for seniors which is payable on the day.
A discounted rate of £8 is available for juniors wishing to attend
both players’ sessions while seniors can attend both for £12.
Places will be much sought-after
so players interested are encouraged to book early by contacting
Mark Purllant on mark@blackdogjudo.co.uk
or 07544 739281.
Black Dog Judo Club train
on a Tuesday at St Andrew Village Hall with juniors on the mat
from 18:00 – 20:00. Thursday sessions are now held at Bungay Middle
School.
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