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11 October 2022

United Nations championships

United Nations championships – Belgium October 2022

Members of Poole Ju jitsu club attended the United Nations congress in Oostend, Belgium the host nation with a cracking performance over the weekend. winning a total of 15 medals (2 X pairs winning) in a sea of talent from the attending countries. Italy, America,

Netherlands, England, Belgium and Gibraltar.

Medal tally –

Liam Walkley– 1 Bronze Ground fighting

Adam Knowlton – 1 Bronze Random attack

Haiden Asagba – 1 Silver – Ground fighting

Eddy Knapman – 1 Silver Pairs demo

Dean Knapman – 2 Silvers Continuous fighting & Ground fighting

Daisy Hope-Storrie – 1 Silver Pairs demo & 2 Bronzes, Open Hand Kata & Random attacks,

Karen Nuttall – 1 Gold & 1 Silver Pairs demo & Open hand kata

Louisa Hayward – 1 Gold & 1 Silver Continuous fighting

Jaiden Mayne – 2 Golds Ground fighting & Continuous fighting

Andy Walker – 2 Golds Pairs demo & Ground fighting 15 medals

It was a super busy weekend with the open ceremony on Friday & teams displays and the championships on Saturday covering Open Hand kata, Weapons Katas, Pairs demo, Random attacks Ground fighting & Continuous fighting. The course was on Sunday with the senior instructors from the various countries entertaining the students with brilliant techniques throughout the morning and afternoon sessions. The closing ceremony and lowering of the UNJJ flag ended a brilliant weekend for the team members and travelled home tried but happy.

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5Sep 2

5 September 2022

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Gold medal haul success

Poole Ju jitsu attended the British Ju jitsu Championships and came away with a whopping 12 medals.

12 members from Poole attended the annual event which was held in Walsall with visiting members from all around the country making the event one of the biggest attended to date.

First to bring home the medals was brother & sister duo Omina & Abdulloh who won 4 medals between them in their individual categories. Omina won a bronze in Open Hand Kata and a sliver in Continuous Fighting, while Abdulloh took the silver medals in Random Attacks and Continuous Fighting.

For some this was their first competition and an amazing experience – 15 year old Louisa won a bronze medal in Continuous Fighting, while Leon, also 15, gained a silver medal in Continuous Fighting. Both were over the moon with the results.

The first gold of the day went to junior student Adam for his impressive performance in Continuous Fighting. He also won a bronze medal in Random Attacks.

Senior competitor Adam Wilkin won a gold in his Random Attacks – a tough category – and bronze in Continuous Fighting.

Senior Liam Walkey had a battle on his hands with the largest category of the competition and won a gold in Random Attacks.

The final gold came from 17 year old Madi for her efforts in Continuous Fighting. This was Madi’s first competition and she proved that hard work pays off.

It was an impressive medal haul with some of the country’s top martial artists in attendance. Senior club instructor, Andy Walker, went on to say “What a fabulous result winning 12 medals at such a prestigious event. For some it was their first competition. We now have the United Nations in October to look forward to and we hope to repeat the success.”

Louisa Hayward – Bronze in Continuous fighting

Omina Yusopva – Bronze in Open hand kata & Silver in Continuous fighting

Leon James – Silver in continuous fighting

Abdulloh Yusopva – 2 X Silver in Random attacks & Continuous fighting

Adam Knowlton – Gold in Continuous fighting & Bronze Random attacks

Adam Wilkin – Gold in Random attacks, Bronze Continuous fighting

Liam Walkey – Gold Random attacks

Madi Ward – Gold in Continuous fighting

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9 May 2022

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14th Kokoro Kai & Wakarishin Ju-jitsu Championships

Poole Ju jitsu attended the 14th Kokoro Kai & Wakarishin Ju jitsu Championships held in Southend-on-Sea on Saturday 7th May 2022.

Eight members travelled to one of the biggest Ju jitsu competitions in the country and what a weekend it was. Junior members were Layla, Adam, Timur, Omina & Abdulloh and with Adult attends were Adam & Sensei Karen (best Uki ever) with Sensei Walker (absolutely best Uki ever).

The course was officially opened by Sensei Mark Fitzgerald and boasted guest instructors and officials from around the UK, Belgium and the United States. The course was a three hour delight with the various instructors teaching on eight packed out mats. After lunch the main event was eagerly underway.

The competition categories which the Poole members entered were Sumo, Ground Fighting, Pairs Demo, Random Attacks & Continuous Fighting.

Little Layla had two categories and while winning one of her bouts didn’t managed to pick up a medal, however she fought well. Next up was young Adam who had to compete against some great talent and was so unlucky at not picking up a medal. Brother & sister duo Omina & Abdulloh competed in the pairs demonstration and managed to gain a bronze medal for a great display. Omina also picked up a bronze medal in ground fighting – a category she’s determined to improve on at the British Championships. Our next medal winner was Timur who took a bronze medal in ground fighting, Timur also won two bouts in the continuous fighting but couldn’t continue due to losing a gum shield. Adult Member Adam won his first round in random attacks but was unfortunately unable to secure a medal this time round. Poole Ju jitsu took 3 bronze medals with six members so overall a great result.

The next major competition is the British Championships in September so the team will be focused on beating the medal tally with some targeted competition training for all those who wish to enter. After that it’ll be the United Nations Championships in Belgium.

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26Apr 2

26 April 2022

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Gibraltar Trip April 2022

Gibraltar April 2022

Poole Ju jitsu club arranged to visit its sister club in Gibraltar which is headed by Sensei Tony Joaquin 7th Dan. The seven members who travelled were Sensei Andy Walker, Sensei Luca Infante, Sensei George Pearce & Sensei Karen Nuttall. We also had planned gradings for three junior members – Madi Ward, Leon James & Louisa Hayward.

It was an eventful journey to get the team there with flights being diverted to Faro, Portugal and Malaga, Spain but we didn’t let a few challenges stop us in our tracks.

Friday evening saw the three juniors take part in the normal Friday night class taken by Sensei Tony. They were welcomed by the Gibraltarian students which calmed the nerves in readiness for their gradings on Saturday.

Saturday’s course was headed by Sensei Walker who enthralled both the Little Warriors and the Juniors’ class with Uki Sensei Karen (best Uki ever!) working on fun techniques for the little ones.

A range of techniques were taught with a few special workout techniques which the juniors loved and had a go at. All the juniors & little warriors were given a special gift of treats for their efforts by the visiting team and team photographs were taken to mark the occasion.

Next up was the adult class led by Sensei Luca & Sensei George with a few little extras from Sensei Walker & Sensei Karen. It was a great display of techniques, both demonstration style and working techniques and all the adults gave their best, working hard to perfect the moves.

We are very proud of Madi and Leon who achieved their Brown belts and Louisa who achieved her Blue belt, all under the watchful eye of Sensei Tony. Each of them performed to their very best during the gradings and represented the club well.

It was a real pleasure bringing Poole Ju jitsu Club to Gibraltar, sharing techniques and building on great relationships with

our sister club. The Gibraltar students were fully engaged and enthusiastic and the course was very well attended by all age groups.

Unfortunately we had to depart on Sunday morning – but not before a fabulous night out. A fantastic meal and a few drinks rounded off the weekend perfectly. Now, where shall we go next?!

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27Feb 0

27 February 2022

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25Sep 1

25 September 2021

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New Black belts at PJJC

Two new black belts for Poole Ju jitsu Club were crowned in front of the academy’s top instructors at the weekend. Both female candidates attained high marks in their respect gradings in front of the Bushido academy chief instructors Sensei James Pape 10th Dan & Professor Paul Geoghegan 9th Dan. Also on the panel were Sensei Andy Pryce 7th Dan, Sensei Phil Rhodes 6th Dan, Sensei Alex Fraser 6th Dan, Sensei Dave Bushell 6th Dan and Sensei Neil Scratcherd 6^th Dan.

Club instructor Sensei Andy Walker 5th Dan was delighted after the months & months of hard work both ladies have put in. Each grading takes over a year to put together as well as the years of training perfecting the Bushido syllabus behind them. The girls travelled up to the academy headquarters in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire in the early hours to get a good start and steady their nerves.

Claudia Robinson went first and underwent a gruelling intense hour of running through the black belt syllabus which sees the candidate put under pressure into proving to the panel how much they want to be a Bushido black belt which is considered one of the very best academies in the country. Claudia never showed any signs of quitting and completed the whole grading to a high standard.

Next up was Karen Nuttall whose determination shone through after a tough five weeks which saw her having to stay in Manchester and travel to the Bushido headquarters to train. Again, Karen proved to the panel that “This Girl Can” attitude and the training regime proved successful. Both ladies are now the fourth & fifth female black belts under Poole Ju jitsu Club senior instructor Andy Walker who was delighted at both performances.

Claudia & Karen would like to thank the Uki’s on the day who were Sensei Phil Rhodes 6^th, Dan, Sensei Mille 1st Dan from Ellesmere Port Bushido, and Sensei Jay 2^nd Dan, Sensei Aaron, and Sensei Jordan 1st Dan all from Wings Bushido.

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