Poole Jujitsu heads to the East Coast

The East Coast Jujitsu Course and Championships in Skegness on November 4th saw a significant gathering of high-grade instructors from various regions across the UK, including Poole Jujitsu Club’s Sensei Andy Walker, 6th Dan, who was accompanied by Sensei Karen Nuttall, 1st Dan. They played pivotal roles right from the start as they opened the event with a captivating demonstration of throwing techniques. Following the demonstration, they took to the mat to teach the junior members imparting valuable skills.

Sensei Andy and Sensei Karen’s involvement didn’t stop there. They took on the roles of officiating at the afternoon competition. Their presence and active engagement highlighted their commitment to the Jujitsu community and their dedication to nurturing the next generation of martial artists.

Among the standout achievements at the event was the remarkable performance of junior member Reuben from Poole Jujitsu Club. Reuben’s skills and determination earned him two gold medals in Continuous Fighting and Ground Fighting. His accomplishments were a testament to the promising talent emerging within the world of Jujitsu.

The East Coast Jujitsu Course and Championships were a celebration of unity within the Jujitsu community, offering a platform for practitioners of all levels to demonstrate their passion and dedication to this martial art. It was a huge success and we look forward to returning next year.

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Junior Black Belt Grading

Poole Ju jitsu successfully had its first Junior black belt grading at the weekend with Sensei Walker travelling up to Bushido Ju Jitsu headquarters. The successful candidate has been training over the last four months purely on her black belt syllabus.

In the run up to the grading she trained four times a week with female instructor Sensei Karen Nuttall, who pushed the junior candidate each week. This showed during the grading, held under Professor Paul Geoghegan 9th Dan who commented that this was one of the best junior gradings he’s conducted. The judging panel, Sensei Phil Rhodes 7th Dan and Sensei Robert Hope 6th Dan also commented that it was a very good grading.

The Uki’s were Sensei Jay Jones 3rd Dan, Sensei Aaron Abidi 1st Dan, both Wings Bushido, and James Windell  1st Dan – Clone Bushido

Successful grading

Professor Paul Geoghagen 9th Dan with junior blackbelt

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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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East Coast Martial Arts annual championships

Saturday 13th November 2021

Come and Join us at Skegness Grammar School.

For the annual EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu East Coast Championships

Hosted by Sensei John Rake 8th Dan EMJJA

With Special guest instructors from many clubs including:

Course Instructors (5th Dan & above)*

  • Sensei Leslie Ottoey 9th Dan Yoshimi Jiu-Jitsu Rengoukai
  • Sensei John Rake 8th Dan EMJJA
  • Sensei Michael Holden 7th Dan Mind Body Spirit Jiu Jitsu
  • Sensei Steve Ainscough 7th Dan EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu
  • Sensei Andy Pryce 6th Dan Bushi Ryu Ju Jitsu
  • Sensei Alex Fraser 6th Dan Bushido HQ
  • Sensei Andy Walker 5th Dan Poole Bushido Ju Jitsu
  • Sensei Martin Hunnable 5th Dan Fenland Kokoro Kai
  • Sensei James Cottee  5th Dan Fenland Kokoro Kai

The morning course will include a junior mat dedicated to 6-10 year olds who will participate in Dojo Fit Challenges devised by Sensei John Rake,  with certificates given to students who complete the course successfully. There is also a chance for students to win medals during the dojo fit course. The course will be run by Sensei John Rake, and head coaches of EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu Sensei Becky Smith and Sensei Mike Priestley with guest instructors from other associations.

Course Registration 9:15am. Course starts at 9:30am

Tournament Registration 12:30pm.  Tournament Starts at 1:00pm

 

Hotel:

The Premier Hotel, Lincoln Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 2EA

Tel 01754 763456

Website https://www.premierhotel.co.uk/

We have reserved and secured a room rate of £65 per night including breakfast.

Please use reference John Rake when booking your room. Reserved rooms at the hotel will be held until 1st October 2021. So to ensure you get a room please book early!

An evening reception will take place at the Hotel with entertainment. Details TBC.

Please Download Forms below:

More Forms will be available soon

Deadline for entries is 1st October 2021

Saturday 13th November 2021

Come and Join us at Skegness Grammar School.

For the annual EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu East Coast Championships

Hosted by Sensei John Rake 8th Dan EMJJA

With Special guest instructors from many clubs including:

Course Instructors (5th Dan & above)*

  • Sensei Leslie Ottoey 9th Dan Yoshimi Jiu-Jitsu Rengoukai
  • Sensei John Rake 8th Dan EMJJA
  • Sensei Michael Holden 7th Dan Mind Body Spirit Jiu Jitsu
  • Sensei Steve Ainscough 7th Dan EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu
  • Sensei Andy Pryce 6th Dan Bushi Ryu Ju Jitsu
  • Sensei Alex Fraser 6th Dan Bushido HQ
  • Sensei Andy Walker 5th Dan Poole Bushido Ju Jitsu
  • Sensei Martin Hunnable 5th Dan Fenland Kokoro Kai
  • Sensei James Cottee  5th Dan Fenland Kokoro Kai

The morning course will include a junior mat dedicated to 6-10 year olds who will participate in Dojo Fit Challenges devised by Sensei John Rake,  with certificates given to students who complete the course successfully. There is also a chance for students to win medals during the dojo fit course. The course will be run by Sensei John Rake, and head coaches of EMJJA Okami Jiu Jitsu Sensei Becky Smith and Sensei Mike Priestley with guest instructors from other associations.

Course Registration 9:15am. Course starts at 9:30am

Tournament Registration 12:30pm.  Tournament Starts at 1:00pm

 

Hotel:

The Premier Hotel, Lincoln Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 2EA

Tel 01754 763456

Website https://www.premierhotel.co.uk/

We have reserved and secured a room rate of £65 per night including breakfast.

Please use reference John Rake when booking your room. Reserved rooms at the hotel will be held until 1st October 2021. So to ensure you get a room please book early!

An evening reception will take place at the Hotel with entertainment. Details TBC.

Please Download Forms below:

More Forms will be available soon

Deadline for entries is 1st October 2021

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