BEST IN SHOW
Sunday, 14 September 2008
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"
As well as promoting judo the stand was a popular draw with children wanting to find out more about the club's 2012 Olympic Training Camp status and the training camp for school children to be held during next October's Half-Term school holiday *.
It was all down to coach Mike Lptrot who set up a judo mat in the tent and let children have a go on the bench press machine, grip tester and a measuring device to see how high they could jump.
A few of the club's members also gave demonstrations and visitors were allowed to try out judo for themselves.
Mike told the Westmorland Gazette that the club's presence was not just about judo but telling the local community what we do. He wanted to have an informative and interactive stand for the kids to have something to do while the parents found out a bit more about judo.
It obviously paid off.
* Further details can be found at www.kosc.co.uk
Forthcoming Events
Alexander Yatskevich Workshop at Kendal Judo Club Dojo
22 November 2008
Aimed at Performance Judo for players (2nd Kyu +) and coaches
22nd Kendal Winter Training Camp
27 December 2008
In the beautiful English Lake District
English Open Championships 2009
21 March 2009
Full details will be posted shortly but make a note in your diaries.
Useful Links
Everything to do with British Judo. Calendar of Events, Membership renewal, Competition details & Entry Forms, News and much more.
Personal website for our resident Judo Coach offering articles and seminars on how to improve your martial art skills
The International Judo Federation
All the information about world-wide judo including rule changes. More superb photos from Bob Willingham's camera.
Up to date details of the preparations for this once in a lifetime events. Includes job offers.







