UBA National Course at Ladram Bay Holiday Park, Devon April 17-19 2009 (click on pics for larger view) |
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Our President John Goldman welcomes guest instructors Gordon Lawson 6th Dan British Zen Judo Family and Anthony Richards 5th Dan ju-jitsu. |
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Once again, for the 28th year, our National Course ran at capacity. Over 100 youngsters and 30 plus adults joined in the activities; judo, ju-jitsu, karate, body combat and grading, with 60 families staying in caravans on site. And boy - wasn't the weather great too. |
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Danny da Costa 6th European Silver medallist and World Masters Champion was on hand again this year to give his expert tuition. |
A break from judo, but not from hard work. Mikey's body
combat session to music put senior members through their paces - |
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The youngsters had a lot of fun too. Something caught the eye of this happy bunch of enthusiasts. |
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Sensei Tony Richards instruction caught the attention of class members too |
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And here, two of the very young 'would be champs' quietly take it all in. |
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Sensei Gordon Lawson shares a moment with two junior students. |
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Near to the close of the event came a series of displays, both junior and senior. Josh, Megan and Scott, dressed in colourful costume, gave a spell binding performance of Itsutsu No kata which had been choreographed to a story and music. |
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And finally, following the announcement of all the new junior grades, two special presentations were made by the President. Fifteen year old Mitchell was awarded his Junior Black Belt. |
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Congratulations to both of them, and everyone who took part. And a special thank you to all the mat marshals who ensured that everyone was kept safe, and to parents and families for their continuing support.
See you next year - the planning has already begun! The course will again be held during the Easter school holidays 2010, Friday 16 April to Sunday 18 April, with caravans available from Wednesday 14. |
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