Club Status

All clubs open as normal.

Southend Competition 2010

This years course and competition was a very busy enjoyable day, with over 1000 opening bouts, it is one of the biggest for many years within the BJJA. If anyone has photos we can use from the day, can they please pass onto Sensei Ian or email them to us.

Southend 2010 Medal Winners

Full medal winners listing from this years Competition at Garon Park, Southend HERE

Multi Arts Course

The 5th Annual Multi Arts Course is on Saturday 16th October 2010. Hosted by Sensei Steve Cook of Eastern Bujitsu. Venue: Attleborough Sports Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AE. Time: 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Cost: £15 Adults £10 Juniors. This is your chance to train with many guest instructors from different disciplines: Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do & Bujutsu. Come and be part of a great day out. Please book your place with Sensei Ian. Overnight stays are available. Details upon request.

Ko-Budo Congratulations

Congratulations to the following students who assessed Sunday 23rd May:

Level 3, Adam Byne, Kyle Hargreaves.

Level 4, Paul Guy.

Level 5, Matt Gavan, Joseph Mulreany, Jack Argent, Eva Sun Wai.

Dan Gradings

The latest Dan Gradings took place on Saturday 5th June at Courage hall, Brentwood. The standard once again was very high, congratulations to the following:
Junior Black Belt.
Morgan Gray, Conor Chatfield
Black Belt 1st Dan.
Joseph Mulreany, Matt Gavan, Tom Milsom, Tony Hawk
Black Belt 2nd Dan.
Steve Hunt
Some pics from the day.

Ko-Budo

A reminder that the next Ko-Budo will be on Sunday 18th July at Markhams Chase Sports Centre, Basildon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Seniors may attend Ko-Budo from Blue Belt and Juniors from Brown 3rd Tag Belt. Please advise your club Sensei if you wish to assess. The necessary level of aptitude and number of Ko-Budo’s attended will need to be met before you may assess.

Junior Grading 10th July

The next Junior grading is fast approaching with some students still to be assessed and others proudly holding a grading letter, everyone though should still be training hard. We continue to have a morning and afternoon session, parents please check which session your child is to attend. A final reminder to all seniors regardless of belt colour, the day needs a lot of help to run smoothly, if you can spare a few hours you will be most welcome.

Keep On Running!

Kris Hackett is taking part in the 10k Run at Highlands Park, Chelmsford, on Sunday 3rd October in aid of Cancer Research UK and would be very grateful for your support in raising money for a very worthwhile cause. Please click on the following link to read Kris’s story and to sponsor him. Good luck, Kris!! www.run10ksponsorme.org/krishackett

Send In Your News

As well as keeping you up to date with what’s happening in Wakarishin, we would also like to hear your news. Tell us what you’re doing, have done or are about to do. Just email us at info@wakarishin-jujitsu.com and we will get your news on the web site. Please include any accompanying photos, if available. This is for all seniors and juniors. We are a Ju-Jitsu family, and families love to share news!

Annual Shoot

The yearly Wakarishin invasion to Chelmsford Rifle Club took place on 24th July. Phil and Sue Cox laid on an excellent spread and a challenging evening of target shooting. This years winner was Steve Hunt with Sensei Ian coming in 4th place (again).Our thanks to Phil, Sue and all the range officers who as always make us very welcome. www.chelmsford1944rifleclub.org.uk

Denmark Course 2010

This years course and competition in Denmark is 26th to 30th August.
Additional Information Here

BJJA BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DATES FOR 2011

We have just learned that the 2011 National Championships will take place on Saturday 9th April at Walsall Sports Centre, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD. An early date for next year’s diary. More details to be added as they are made available.

The Ed Award

For those of you who do not know what this is. The Ed Award goes to the person who has made the most blunders whilst at a competition or course away More>

BJJA Championships Results

Results of the 2010 championships in Walsall for all Wakarishin competitiors More>

Pictures From BJJA Championships

Pictures from the BJJA Championships, some from the competition and others from the social events! Pictures courtesy of Rod Waterhouse, If you have any pictures or video from the day please pass it on. Pictures

Senior Grading Changes

Random attacks will now be included as part of the senior gradings. These should be practiced in class as part of your syllabus. The random attack styles can be downloaded HERE or from the Downloads section.

Ian McCleallans World Tour Blog 3

After the last time I spoke to you I went on a tour of the DMZ in Vietnam. The DMZ is More>