Kendal Judo Club News

Multi Sports Camp

Sunday, 29 June 2008

When a new sports season such as cricket, tennis, swimming etc., makes the back page headlines of newspapers or features prominently on television then children decide that is what they want to take up. However the benefits of sport in general are undermined with this ‘one-off’ experience. read more

National Team Championships

Sunday, 29 June 2008

Entries Boys: North West, North
Girls: North West, North read more

Ten Out Of Ten

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

It was ten out of ten for Kendal Judo Club when they took on the might of Lancashire at their Judo Championships held at St. Helens.

For some of the members it was their first major competition but they came back home with five Gold, four silver and one bronze medal. read more

Mike Liptrot Produces DVD for Beginners

Tuesday, 13 May 2008

Nowadays there are numerous DVDs on the market which give coaching for competitive players, usually aimed at Dan Grades. There are very few which are aimed at the newcomer to our sport. read more

Bold Show at British Open for Danny Haper

Tuesday, 13 May 2008

The British Open Judo Championship held this year in Crawley, Sussex, is the showcase competition of this country's judo calendar and, as such, attracts hundreds of top class fighters from all over the World. read more

Easter Camp Photos

Sunday, 30 March 2008

This isn't the clubs new mini-bus just Mike getting instruction on how to drive the tank at Holmescales Outdoor Pursuits Centre during this year's Easter Camp.
For more photos look in the Gallery pages.

Big Dates for Your Diary

Friday, 21 March 2008

The following dates have just been announced:

May 10th Kendal Judo Club's Fight Night

August 23/24 Lakeland Open for Junior & Cadet Men & Women

October 19 Lakeland Open for Under 10 and Under 12 years Boys and Girls

Winter Training Camp December 27th - December 30th 2008 read more

University Games success for Michael

Monday, 17 March 2008

Photo: courtesy Mike Varey of 'www.Elite-performance.org' Go there and click on the Gallery for judo pics from all the major championships and events read more

Olympic Training Camp Venue

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

Announcing that Kendal Judo Club has become one of only three Official 2012 Olympic Training Venues in Cumbria. Brendan Jameson Leader of South Lakeland District Council said 'I think it absolutely tremendous and it is a credit to Kendal Judo Club to get on the register' read more

English Open Championships 2008

Monday, 10 March 2008

Television cameras from the BBC were at the first major Senior Judo Tournament of the Year. The English Open Championships took place at Kendal Judo Club's Dojo and over 150 judoka took part. The event is one of only five competitions from which players can gain ranking points in their quest for a National Squad place, and from there a possible London 2012 Olympic Squad place. read more