BRITISH JUDO NEWS
JANUARY 2024
JANUARY 2024 EDITION As the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics begins, the spotlight is shining brightly on British Judo clubs and the legacy they are set to leave on the sport. The upcoming Olympic Games will showcase the sport of judo to a new audience, presenting a golden opportunity for British Judo clubs to showcase their dedication, and unwavering commitment to the sport. Join us as we embark on this exhilarating journey towards Paris 2024, celebrating the power and passion of embracing judo.
CONTENTS Countdown to Paris 2024 Latest Association News Techincal Updates Event Updates & Safeguarding Updates Partner News
COUNTDOWN TO PARIS 2024 FEATURED INTERVIEW
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WITH ONLY SIX MONTHS TO GO UNTIL THE OLYMPIC FLAME IS LIT IN PARIS, PREPARATION IS WELL AND TRULY UNDERWAY FOR OUR GB JUDO FIGHTERS
British Judo Performance Director Nigel Donohue reflects on his Olympic memories and looks ahead to those aiming to qualify for the Games this Summer. Giving an overview of the Games qualification process, we learn of the preparation taking place at the Olympic and Paralympic National Training Centre and the goals set for GB Judo.
PATH TO PARIS FAMILIES AND PUPILS GET ACTIVE TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE COUNTDOWN TO THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES AND PARALYMPIC GAMES
The countdown event kick-offed with a special demo from British Champions, followed by pupils getting stuck in trying out different Path to Paris activities. British Judo National Technical and Education Co-ordinator Dermot Heslop led a session on the mat alongside Paralympics GB athlete Beth Munro, providing a into to the basics of judo.
January 2024
ASSOCIATIONNEWS Speaking about the Championships moving to Warwick, British Judo Senior Events Officer, Jessica Hastings said:
British Championships head to Warwick for 2024
“The British Championships are the highlight of the national calendar and are always a great way to end the calendar year and we’re excited to be hosting this year’s Championships in Warwick. This will be the first time since the mid-2000s that we have left Sheffield for these events. We are looking to continue building on the event, creating a better experience for all attending. Utilising the new facilities at Warwick to showcase our sport.”
The British Judo Pre-Cadet, Cadet, Junior and Senior National Championships will be heading to Warwick in 2024. Taking place across the weekends of 7th – 8th December and 14th – 15th December 2024, the University of Warwick, Sport and Wellness Hub will see over 700 judoka take to mat.
The venue in Warwick staged the 2021 IBSA Grand Prix, the final qualification event before the Paralympic Games in Tokyo and it was the training venue for judo, wrestling, rugby 7s and squash during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
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January 2024
TECHNICALUPDATES UK COACHING COACHES CLUB
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UK Coaching has recently launched UK Coaching Club, a place that brings the coaching community together in one place
British Judo’s Matside Coach Award provides the coach with the skills and knowledge improve their matside coaching
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BRITISH JUDO REPRESENTED AT IJF REFEREEING AND COACHING SEMINAR Earlier this month, the IJF staged the Refereeing and Coaching Seminar ahead of the World Tour returning for 2024. British Judo was represented by referees Lisa Rivers, Stefan Newbury and Mark Waterhouse. The weekend saw referees, coaches and experts from the IJF meet in Gyor, Hungary, to discuss techniques and tactics so that everyone is aligned ahead of the Olympic season starting in Portugal. Refereeing rules were at the centre of the discussions and the IJF Referee Commission detailed all the rules which will be applied in the coming months. The main take away was that there are no changes to refereeing in the lead-up to Paris 2024
and the rules will continue, in line with what was observed in 2023 and since Tokyo 2021. The Commission did however provide clarification on certain areas. Ushiro sankaku – shimewaza and kansetsuwaza is valid whilst oseakomiwaza is a Hansokumake. The two day event was supported by a variety of quality video examples that allowed everybody to get up to speed and work together.
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BE READY FOR BRITISH SCHOOLS British Judo coaches are urged to check qualifications in the lead up to the British Judo Schools Championships.
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January 2024
EVENTUPDATES REGISTRATION OPENS FOR THE 2024 FEMALE FIGHTERS FESTIVAL
BRITISH SCHOOLS ENTRY Entry for the 2024 British Schools Championships is now open. Enter via the online system and complete your application within minutes!
The highly anticipated 2024 Female Fighters Festival (FFF) is set to take place on Saturday, 2nd March at the esteemed British Judo Olympic and Paralympic National Training Centre in Walsall. REGISTER HERE
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SAFEGUARDINGUPDATES ADULT SAFEGUARDING TRAINING Join us for an insightful Adult Safeguarding Training Course facilitated by Andrew Bowly, our Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding, and Wellbeing. FIND OUT MORE
SUPPORT LGBTQ+ HISTORY MONTH WITH US As February unfolds, the British Judo community comes together to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month, a time dedicated to recognising and honouring the invaluable contributions of LGBTQ+ CLIC individuals within our sport. K PLA
BRITISH JUDO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY GROUP The BJA Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Advisory Group is looking for new members FIND OUT MORE
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January 2024
PARTNERNEWS UKAD POSTERS DOWNLOAD HERE
Are you up to date with the latest UK Anti Doping policies? Check out the UKAD e-learning now available on the Clean Sport Hub. These e-learning modules are available to athletes, coaches, athlete support personnel and parents & guardians.
CAPRI-SUN'S FREE SPORT SESSIONS As the world gears up for the highly anticipated Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024, Capri-Sun is excited to announce its upcoming Free Sports Sessions campaign, set to launch later this year. The campaign aims to provide access to sports clubs for kids and families who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend such clubs, in alignment with the spirit of inclusivity and sportsmanship championed by the Olympic and Paralympic Games. FIND OUT MORE
January 2024
PARTNERNEWS Help your coaches create a positive parent culture Do your coaches work with children? Then we're sure you know that parents are one of the biggest influences in a child's life. That means that it is vital that clubs and coaches have a healthy relationship with them. Play Their Way teamed up with the NSPCC's Child Protection in Sport Unit to highlight ways that coaches can create a positive parent culture in their club. READ MORE
UK COACHING Good physical well-being can have a powerful positive impact on a participant’s health, feelings, and performance. By developing your knowledge of physical well-being on this eLearning course, you’ll be putting yourself in a great position to help support the people you coach to establish good habits and improve their physical well-being. UK Coaching has launched a new online course through which coaches can gain the knowledge and skills to support their participants in nurturing good physical wellbeing.
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Are you up to date with the latest UK Anti Doping policies? Check out the UKAD elearning now available on the Clean Sport Hub. These e-learning modules are available to athletes, coaches, athlete support personnel and parents & guardians.
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