Every year since 1930, Oxford and Cambridge have held an annual competition. In recent years, there have been four teams representing each club during Varsity: Men’s A, Men’s B, Women’s, and City. The latter team consisted of seven men and one woman. However, we’ve seen an increasing number of girls and women on the mat,… Continue reading 2019: The inaugural Women’s City Team
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London University Open 2018
The competitive teams from Brookes and Oxford had good success at the London Unis this year. Alex Hampshire had an epic day, taking home gold in both the juniors and seniors U81s. Ellen Tveteraas won gold in the U63s kyu grades, and Bailey Anderson in the U78s kyu grades. Geoff Smith took silver in the… Continue reading London University Open 2018
OUJC named best university Judo club of the year
It is with great excitement that we announce that the British Judo Association has named Oxford University Judo Club the best university judo club of 2017-18. This award was given on the back of an incredible year for the club, including: BUCS Men’s 2018 champions All four teams winning their 2017 Varsity matches Boasting over… Continue reading OUJC named best university Judo club of the year
Oxford Judo sweeps through the European Masters 2018 like a hurricane
In April 2018, Oxford Judo sent a large group of competitors to the European Masters in Glasgow. Chris Doherty, Laura Scarlett-McAllister, Henry Winney, Rebecca Capel, Abigail Clayton, and Emma Burnett all competed in the individuals and teams, coming home with a total medal haul of 1 gold, 3 silvers, 1 bronze, and three fifth places… Continue reading Oxford Judo sweeps through the European Masters 2018 like a hurricane
Oxford Judo nominated as University Club of the Year
Judo clubs, competitions and committees are often run or supported by volunteers, hard-working coaches, and young people moving up into positions of responsibility. People commit their time and skills to ensure that everyone who wants to can participate in the sport. Every year, the British Judo Awards recognises top clubs and Judoka who contribute to… Continue reading Oxford Judo nominated as University Club of the Year
Oxford Men’s Team crowned BUCS National Judo Champions
This weekend saw the Oxford Men’s Team win the 2018 BUCS National Judo Championships in Sheffield. Oxford last won the championships 18 years ago, in 2000, and despite having come very close since with some silvers and bronzes, this celebrates the strength, grit and determination of the men’s team against some very strong opposition. The… Continue reading Oxford Men’s Team crowned BUCS National Judo Champions