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The British Judo Performance
Institute hosted a training day for visually impaired and fully
sighted judoka on Saturday 13 November.
The day was led by British
Judo’s VI Talent Development Coordinator and four-time European
Champion Ian Rose.
There were two-hour sessions
either side of lunch as Mon and Kyu grade judoka (aged 12 and
above) acquainted themselves with the high-profile setting and
players from across the country.
Ian Rose coached the sessions
alongside 2010 English Senior Open winner Jonathan Purssey.
“The day was aimed at VI
and fully sighted players and we were successful in attracting
and working well with everyone who took part,” said Rose.
“I think training at the
BJPI, home to VI World Champion Ben Quilter and world silver medallist
Joe Ingram, was a fantastic opportunity for all judoka to train
at a top facility.
“We focused on enjoyment and learning,
with the odd fight thrown in.”
Brighton Judo Club coach
Mark Denney brought a number of his players and a complete newcomer
to the sport.
“All the coaches where
very friendly and put over the information well,” said the 4th
Dan.
J.S.C product and former
British international Vicky Dunn was on hand to assist Sue, who
was attending her very first session.
“Ian and John spent time
with all of the players helping and demonstrating the moves and
describing them well while Vicky helped Sue feel like one of us.
“I got involved with helping
some of the juniors and VI players and found the whole session
hard work but very rewarding. My Kyu grade Colin actually said
it had boosted his confidence 100%.”
“After a very respectable
effort Sue also said she will be coming along to the class I run
at Brighton on a Monday.
“I would like to thank
Ian and John and Vicky for all there help making the day's two,
two hours sessions so enjoyable.”
Brighton Judo Club train
at 1-9 St James Garden, Sussex, BN2 1RU. Men and women train on
a Monday and Wednesday at 20:00 – 22:00 while kano members take
to the mat on a Friday at 18:30 – 19:30. Juniors follow on a Friday
at 19:30 – 20:30.
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