On Saturday Carol hosted a super successful women’s session where women of all grades and ages had a lot of fun together. It was really nice for the experienced women to meet up with novices who are gonna join us in the regular sessions soon, and as a mixed-gender sport it was lovely to dedicate two… Continue reading These BUCS Women Can
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Oxford University Judo Club wins ‘BJA Club of the Year’ Bronze Award
The British Judo Association’s 10th annual awards dinner was held in Nottingham on Saturday, and very excitingly Oxford University Judo Club had been shortlisted for “Club of the Year”. Getting shortlisted was no small feat, as over 80 different clubs had been nominated for the award. OUJC ultimately won the Bronze award, with Shin Gi… Continue reading Oxford University Judo Club wins ‘BJA Club of the Year’ Bronze Award
Sweaty Saturday session with PowerWave
There was no rest on Saturday for the nine judoka who came down to the dojo on midday for an extra high intensity fitness session. The session was held by PowerWave, who are a part of the Oxford University Sports Department’s fitness classes, and they were sure to put us to work. The five different… Continue reading Sweaty Saturday session with PowerWave
Bronze medal and ranking points at the Welsh Open
Four of Oxford Judo’s judoka participated in the Welsh Open this Sunday. Rachel Wheatley in the u63s, Henry Winney in the u66s, and Matt Edmans and Liam Hart in the u90s. The Welsh Open is a tough competition since it’s a double scoring ranking event, and it’s filled to the brim with great players eager to… Continue reading Bronze medal and ranking points at the Welsh Open
11 nationalities, 14 medals, and Player of the Day at Southend International
A new university year has started, so it was again time to drive down to Southend-on-Sea to participate in the well organised Southend International. This time we brought a whole minibus full of fighters, driven by the one and only Queen of Reversing, Carol, plus another car full of Brookes peeps. With a few people… Continue reading 11 nationalities, 14 medals, and Player of the Day at Southend International
The beginners’ course has started
Another successful start of the beginners’ course was held Tuesday evening with 32 new players lining up around the mat eager to try their hands at judo. The beginners’ course will run every Tuesday from 5:30 – 7 pm in the dojo at Iffley Road Sports for the following 7 weeks. Players that are interested… Continue reading The beginners’ course has started