Phuket Dojo bags Manila medal haul

THE TEAM FROM DOJO at Blue Tree Phuket continued to demonstrate their excellent progression as they claimed a six-medal haul at last weekend’s Philippines Invitational Judo Championships in Manila.

The tournament took place in the Philippine capital last Saturday (Feb 18), with seven students from the Phuket-based martial arts studio competing.

The Dojo students were from a variety of countries, including Japan, Lithuania, France, Russia and China.

Facing off against stiff local competition and some of the finest students from the Philippines, the Dojo students reached the podium in every single class they contested, winning three gold medals, two silver and one bronze.

Additionally, Dojo at Blue Tree Phuket head instructor Alexis Plantard won the 90kg adult classification to add further gloss to an outstanding