This year’s British Masters was held in Edinburgh at the impressive Meadowbank national stadium, and representing Oxford Judo were deadly sweeper Emma Burnett in the F1 category (over 30) and the lightweight open, and Tomoe-Nage excellence Jim Birnie in the M7 category (over 60). Proving that even when entering in a masters competition, age is still just a… Continue reading Beware of the masters
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Oxford teams dominate the Bev Price Championship
The Bev Price Memorial Teams Championship was held in Walsall on Saturday, and Oxford Judo had entered a men’s team and a women’s team. The men’s team, which was aptly named “The bearded scientists”, consisted of Henry Winney, Matt Edmans, and Gregor Cremosnik. Six team were entered, so they fought in a round robin, and… Continue reading Oxford teams dominate the Bev Price Championship
Special Thursday session with Olympic medallist Dr. Yoko Tanabe
We were very privileged to have the opportunity to welcome Dr. Yoko Tanabe, 7th dan, as our guest coach this Thursday. Amongst other accolades Dr. Tanabe is a three times Olympic medallist, a six times All-Japan gold medallist, and five times World Championship medallist. Dr. Tanabe holds a DPhil in Sport Sciences and is an Associate Professor… Continue reading Special Thursday session with Olympic medallist Dr. Yoko Tanabe
Gold, silver, and points at Eastern Area Open
Oxford DPhil students Matt Edmans and Rachel Wheatley headed to Norfolk this weekend to participate in the Eastern Area Open. Matt won silver in the senior men’s u90 together with 75 GB ranking points and his first 4th dan points. Rachel finally ended her (very impressive nonetheless) run of silver medals to beat all her… Continue reading Gold, silver, and points at Eastern Area Open
4 Oxford Uni judoka at the European University Games
After reaching the finals in their respective categories in BUCS earlier this year Peter Miles, Rachel Wheatley, Will Johnson and James Fowler went to represent Oxford University and GB at the European University Games in Rijeka in Croatia. Below is a report from our Men’s Captain Peter Miles: Day 1: It was a long day of travelling from London… Continue reading 4 Oxford Uni judoka at the European University Games
Successful Saturday seminar with Patrick Cane
The first Oxford Judo Saturday Seminar took place on July 30th in the Dojo and was a big success. 10 players and coaches were instructed by osteopath Patrick Cane from Cane Osteopathy and astonished by what big effect little exercises can have. Tom Chandler reports from the seminar: I leap at any opportunity to learn… Continue reading Successful Saturday seminar with Patrick Cane