Titan Judo

National Mon, Kyu and Dan grading - 22nd April

There’s a grading on 22/4/07 through in Meadowbank.

A few people have already expressed an interest, so let Paul know if you’d like to attend.

Download an application form here.

Highland Open 2007

This years Highland Open is being held on the 14th of April in the Nevis Centre, Fort William.

Peter has been volunteered to be Team Manager for this event, so if you are interested in going, to watch or to take part, let him know before the end of the month. It’s always good to take a crowd to competitions, so even if you aren’t competing, have a think about coming along to support the team.

You can download an entry form here - Highland Open Entry Form

New technical restrictions for U12’s

Judo Scotland recently announced that they would be adopting the technical restrictions announced by the BJA at the start of this year.

You might have got sent some details through the mail by Judo Scotland, but if you didn’t, here’s a summary:

Competitions for under 10’s - Players below the age of 10 will be restricted from performing the following actions during contests:

* No Sutemi waza (sacrifice body drop technique),

* No Kubi Nage (forms of hip throws with the hand grab around the neck),

*No Knee drop techniques (particularly, drop Seoi Nage and variations of drop Kata Guruma)

*No form of leg grab (including ‘hand assisted’ Ko Uchi Gari and O Uchi Gari).

Competitions for under 12’s - Players below the age of 12 will be restricted from perfoming the following actions during contests:

* No Kubi Nage (forms of hip throws with the hand grab around the neck),

* No Knee drop techniques (particularly, drop Seoi Nage and variations of drop Kata Guruma)

* No form of leg grabs (including ‘hand assisted’ Ko Uchi Gari and O Uchi Gari.

Have a word with Paul if you want to find out more.

First post!

First post…and theres not a lot to say…so for now, just enjoy this video.