A Two Dan Martial Artiste

Wednesday, 28 July 2010

It is rare for a student of one martial art to embrace another of the oriental activities. It is even rarer for that exponent to gain the coveted black belt in both but that is the achievement of Kendal Judo Club veteran Nick Hill at a recent karate grading in Cockermouth. read more

National Team Championships 2010

Thursday, 22 July 2010

Michael Horley ( left ) and David Groom ( right ) helping the North West Senior Men's Team to win Gold for the third year running.

MOONFEST 2010 - Kendal Rugby Club - June 26 - 12 Noon to Late

Thursday, 17 June 2010

Kendal Outdoor Music Festival.

We do not normally advertise events outside of judo but this is for funds to help a Kendal Rugby Player who was paralysed in an accident

The event features

The Hoodoo - Deadbeats - Zodiac - Jphny Thomson Band - Chapter Ten and Munkizunkl

Also DJs Adam Boardley - Chilly Sam Pemberton - Robin Walker with Fallback Productions Massive Wagons read more

Abdul Player of the Lancashire Championships

Thursday, 17 June 2010

It was success all the way for Kendal Club members at the Lancashire Championships held at Blackburn.
Top of the list was 14 year old Abdul Ben Hamida who not only won Gold Medal but was presented with the Ron McKinley Trophy for best player of the day with his text book Harai Goshi.
The Kendal Result list is impressive with every one of our players coming back with a medal. read more

Shinjido With Danny Da Costa at Kendal Judo Club June 20th

Friday, 11 June 2010

Develop New Skills with Danny da Costa
Kendal Judo Club 20th June 11am – 4pm

"A must for anyone interested in Bushido especially Judo" George Kerr 10th Dan President BJA

"Pay serious attention. This could be the way for you to develop. It’s the way forward"
Alan Petherbridge 9th Dan read more

Kendal Coloured Belt Competition

Monday, 10 May 2010

Over 90 competitors in six categories produced a wealth of entertaining judo at the above competition held on May 9th.
The statistics probably give as good a description as any of the sort of commitment and effort put in by the players. There were:-

135 contests
Ippon Throws 75
Ippon Holds 28
Ippon Armlocks 3
Ippon Strangles 1 read more

In the Pink

Sunday, 02 May 2010

At the 4th Annual Kendal Cross Training Weekend on May 2nd, Mike Liptrot and top Karate coach Ian Abernethy were awarded their Pink Belts for helping promote the Breast Cancer Charity Campaign by a group of women from Deeping Shotokan Karate Club who attended the seminar. read more

Kendal Coloured Belt Competition Booking In Times - Sunday May 9th

Friday, 30 April 2010

The Entry for the event has not been as large as we would have hoped for this inaugural event so all the Under 16 Year old both Red & Yellow Belts and the Orange to 16th Mon should book in at 9.00am.
The Kyu Grade competitors should book in at 12 Noon.

These are booking in times only you are welcome to arrive at the Dojo before these times if you wish. read more

Visit by Frank Wieneke

Wednesday, 14 April 2010

A very successful Visit was made by the National German Coach and Olympic Gold Medallist Frank Wieneke to Kendal Judo Club. 20 Coaches and players took advantage of his expertise.
His main technique was his world famous Seoi Nage. He introduced several variations and methods of entry into the throw. read more