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Five out of Six at North West Senior Open

In the first major senior judo tournament of the year, held in St.Helens there was some highs and lows for the six players who travelled from Kendal Judo Club. read more

50th Anniversary Dinner

The Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary on March 21st which is also the weekend of the English Open Championships. The dinner is being held at the Castle Green Hotel just up the road from the Dojo. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are £25 per head and can be obtained via Mike Liptrot or Peter Holme (see the poster). read more

Alexander Yatskevich Visits Kendal

Over 50 Coaches and players came from all over the country to Kendal in November for a first class coaching session given by Belgium's National Coach for the last 15 years - Alexander Yatskevich.
They were not disappointed, for the full day session had them trying traditional techniques as well as some more esoteric ideas. read more

GB No. 2 Position for Michael Horley

A potentially disastrous Hansoku Make decision for an"alleged" head dive sixteen seconds into his first fight nearly had Michael Horley out of the Senior Trials before he had even drawn breath.
However despite the direct hansoku he was allowed to continue and he made up for the error during the rest of the day. read more

Scottish Crown for Michael Horley - Silver for Danny Harper

Following their "disappointing" performance in Wales Michael and Danny were given extra training sessions by Mike Liptrot to help concentrate their minds. read more

22nd Kendal Winter Training Camp

Christmas and the New Year are nearly upon us so it must be time to be thinking of sending off your application to join the 22nd Annual Kendal Judo Club Winter Training Camp.
If this poster's lettering is a little small for you click on the Events Page for a bigger image.

BEST IN SHOW

Westmorland County Show - which, this year had over 26,000 visitors during the day -is the premier Cumbrian Agriculture Show of the year and at its very first apperance Kendal Judo Club took the prize for the "Best Non-Agricultural Show Stand" read more

Lakeland Open 2008 Day 2 - Results

There was a much larger entry on Day Two and the excellent judo continued with some exciting, spectacular and close contests.

BOYS Born 1993 - 1996
U30 kilo
GOLD: Liam Tarandij (Judo Excellence)
Silver: Sasha Michalevitch (Enfield)
U34 kilo
GOLD: Kieran Davin (Willesden) read more

Lakeland Open 2008 Day 1 Results

Over 200 players took part in this year's Lakeland Open Championships held during the August Bank Holiday weekend. They came from as far apart as Dartford in the South and Aberdeen in the North.
Our thanks to the Newbury's Computer System - the referees, officials and all the helpers without whom the event could not and cannot happen, especially the ladies who made the bacon butties. read more

Olympic Sports Camp - A Great Success

Mike Liptrot with the support of South Lakeland District Council organised a week long training camp to introduce young athletes to some of the Olympic Sports. read more