BBR News 2009

BBR news articles from 2008 and prior years.

1 Nov 2009, Spring Dan Grading and Promotion

Congratulations to Patryk Kelly and Beau De Casanove (both from Zenbu Judo Club) who earned their black belts (shodan) and Karl Žuvela (Willoughby Judo Club) who earned his 2nd Dan black belt over on 1 Nov 2009 through Batsugun promotion. Batsugun promotion requires a candidate to consequtively beat a number of other candidates without a loss. In this case, Patryk and Beau beat five other 1 Kyu brown belts, while Karl beat 2 other shodan black belts and six 1 Kyu brown belts to gain their promotion; consequtive wins by ippon, without a loss, and without rest between matches.

Also, congratulations to Steve Clifford (Sutherland PCYC Judo Club) and Michael Griffiths (Woy Woy Judo Club) who earned their black belts through Dan Examination by demonstrating their ability and knowledge of Judo techniques (Tachiwaza and Newaza), Nage no Kata, and competition rules. Steve and Michael demonstrated and talked about the various Tachiwaza techniques, including advance throws, renraku waza or combinations, and counters. In newaza, they needed to demonstrate holds, chokes, arm-bars, turnovers, and escapes. With their partners, they demonstrated very good proficiency in Nage no Kata.

8 Jul 2009, NSW STATE COACHING FORUM - THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF CONTEST JUDO

This year saw a solid performance at the Nationals by NSW. It is agreed by most that we need to continue the great work done by the coaches and players in 2009. We want to improve on the result, consolidate contest Judo for the future and get more support for the effort going into our NSW Team.

The BBR, as the technical platform for the State, will coordinate the Forum with a view to foster discussions and decissions that will establish a clearer direction, the needs, and support for Coaching staff and Team Members alike.

Please come and participate, have your say, be a part of the decision making and future structure that will take NSW contest Judo to a higher level of competitiveness in the near and longer term future.

JOINTLY CHAIRED BY THE JFA AND BBR PRESIDENTS

WHO: CURRENT CLUB AND STATE COACHES, CURRENT SENIOR STATE TEAM MEMBERS, BBR Committee and the JFA BoM

WHERE: OLYMPIC PARK NORTH HALL DOJO

WHEN: AUGUST 8TH 2009 AT 1:00PM TO 3:00PM

SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION
Squads
Men and Women
Senior Squad  
Under 16 years Squad

KEY DICUSSION POINTS AND DECISIONS
Structure; of the coaching teams and their role
Format; how to formalize a progressive program to develop Judo from juniors to seniors
Frequency; when, how long for, and minimum required attendance
Locations; Dojo availability
Reporting; recording and reporting to a central source

SELECTION OF HEAD COACH FOR EACH GROUP

FUNDING
If any, where will it come from, how to spend?

Other items you might suggest be considered for discussion, please send to bbrjudo@gmail.com,
Attention: Coaching Forum.

21 Jun 2009, Successful completion of BBR Dan Grading, Kata Kenshu, NSW Kata Championships, and Batsugun

Three new NSW black belts successfully completed their Dan Grading on 21 Jun 2009 at the North Hall Judo Dojo at the Sydney Olympic Park. They are Clifford Illingworth (Coffs Harbour), Charles Laidlaw (Coffs Harbour), and George Lappin (Shoalhaven). While they have completed testing in demonstrating standing (tachiwaza), mat work (newaza) techniques, Nage no kata, and Judo competition rules, they are encouraged to attend sessions with BBRA instructors for additional training to further their understanding of Judo.

The Kata Kenshu (seminar) was successfully held over two Saturday afternoons with 16 students coming in from various parts of New South Wales. Students spent over eight hours studying Nage no Kata with instructors from the BBRA. Students learned and practiced not only the five groups of throws, but also learned the details of walking and standing during the kata.

NSW Kata Championships culminated the work of these students as they demonstrated Nage no Kata. First place was taken by Coffs Harbour's Clifford Illingworth (tori) and Charles Laidlaw (uke).

• First place: Clifford Illingworth (tori) and Charles Laidlaw (uke)
• Second Place: George Lappin and Greg Grainger
• Third Place: Stephen Leadbeater and Rodney Moulder

Batsugun was also held between seven candidates. The Judo spirit was well and good among the candidates. Unfortunately, no one was able to get through the required five consecutive ippon or wazaari wins (See Dan Grading page for details). The BBR hopes the competitors will continue to work on their competitive Judo skills and return to the next Batsugun line-up.

The BBR would also like to recognize Leon McIndoe as the newest Kodokan (KDK) ratified Shodan.

6 Jun 2009, Results from Australian National Kata Championships

Dale Keogh and Ernie Wakamatsu represented NSW and the BBR at the 2009 Australian National Kata Championships during the Australian National Judo Championships in Canberra on 6 Jun. They demonstrated Ju no Kata and Katame no Kata and took Silver and Bronze places, respectively. The following are the results of the championships:

Ju no Kata Gold: Janet Lambert (tori) and Jennifer Beaton (uke) - VIC Silver: Ernie Wakamatsu and Dale Keogh - NSW Bronze: Justin Regan & Courtney McGorm - ACT

Nage no Kata

• Bronze: Chris Willing (tori) and Michael Cameron (uke) - TAS

Katame no Kata

• Bronze: Ernie Wakamatsu (tori) and Dale Keogh (uke) - NSW

Kime no Kata

• Silver: Michael Cameron (tori) and Chris Willing (uke) - TAS

The judges were Akira Yamada, Rod Cox, Ian Gillies, Michael Picken, Alan Broadhead, and Maurice Marubito. The commissioner was Robert Ivers.

6 Jun 2009, Technical Program Report, Wellington

Convenor: Kathryn Playford; 1 PM till 4PM at the Wellington Dojo, Lee Street.

Instructors: Karin & Jim Sheedy for the BBR Academy

Outcome: Twenty one [21] students participated in the session. A number of “belt” games were demonstrated that linked to the techniques taught. The students asked for more such sessions to be coordinated to enhance their skill development. There was some individualised technique correction provided to the participants.

Session 1: Focus on techniques for both juniors and seniors

Session 2: Focus on techniques for seniors

20 April 2009, Young PCYC Judo Club: Lesson Plan

Karin and Jim Sheedy conducted a teaching session at Young PCYC at the invitation of the Club Coach Rolf Rotzler. Seven people participated in this event supported by the BBR Academy

Seniors Session
Warm-up
Drills
Uchi Komi       Ne waza
                        Tachi waza
Lesson:            Turnover with legs, both directions.
                        Kami Shio Gatame [the importance of head control]
                        Sankaku Jime
                        Two entries into Sode Yoko Shio Gatame
                        Ko Uchi Gari
                        O Soto Gari

Randori:

Cool down/stretch

13 Jan 2009, The BBR Kosen Ne Waza TEAMS and INDIVIDUAL Contest

LOCATION: North Hall Dojo, Olympic Park 1st February 2009
TIME: Registration 9am contest starts 10am to 2pm
Restricted 16 years and over

This is an inaugural event for Judo NSW to offer a contest which appeals to the Ne Waza devotees and the opportunity to fight for a purse. This contest is open to all as long as participants are over 16 years and are registered with the JFA for insurance purposes, this can be done on the day. Minimum orange belt required.

Team entry made to the BBR web sight shown below, send in under "Kosen Competition" give the Team Name and list of team members and grade. Payment of entry fees taken on the day

Entry will be 5 man teams, or individual no weight for the teams or grade restriction, $100 entry per team, or $20 a person. The purse, (entry fees) will be the prize money, split amongst the 1st and second places.

For Individual (decided according to entries on the day)
There are three weight divisions that may be altered on the day dependant upon entries; e.g., U73kg - U90kg - O90kg

Women's divisions  (decided according to entries on the day)

RULES
The rules of this Kosen event will follow the Kosen rules in Ne Waza, and the IJF for penalties and scoring in tachi Waza.

Simply:

The contestants start normally, standing and will be scored as per the current IJF rules.

But once the contestants go to ground, there is no stopping of the contest.

The contest can only be stood up and restarted

If the contestants on to ground mutually part and stand
if the contestants go outside the contest area, IJF rules apply
If one lifts the other off the ground to shoulder height demonstrating he could slam (no score restart)
If an illegal act is committed and a penalty is issued according to IJF rules

To decide a win the IJF rules apply.

The contest time is 5 to 10min. to be decided.
If there are any questions or comments please contact the BBR.