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Medway Park Judo Club hosted
seven of their club counterparts for a joint training session
on Saturday April 2 as part of the newly-launched Medway Judo
Development Group.
The group was established
to increase participation in the Olympic sport in the Medway area
along with improving the skills of existing members and retaining
them.
The clubs signed up are
Parkwood, Oakwood, Medkwai, Medkwai Strood, Wrenwa, Medway Park
(Rainham), Walderslade and Riverside.
Over 30 judoka took part
with eight club coaches overseeing the action along with British
Judo’s South East Technical Officer Chris Doherty.
The session involved all
of the coaches giving technical instruction and support as well
as allowing players to work with players from other clubs in randori.
Chris Doherty said:”It
was fantastic to see so many children and coaches supporting this
innovative group and having fun”
The group has many more
activities planned after such a successful first session.
Peter Beard, British Judo’s
Development Officer for the region, was one of the driving forces
behind the group’s creation.
“This is a fantastic example
of local clubs and coaches working together for mutual benefit,”
he said.
“I would encourage other
clubs to look to replicate this model.”
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