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BZJFA Winter Budo Course
Updated: 02/07/2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


British Zen Judo Family Association

BZJFA Radcliffe on Trent (Nottingham) Christmas Budo Course 2008
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November


The course will be held in the large sports hall in which a new sprung floor has been laid
The cost will be as last year £15 per day or special price £30.00
per two days.Teas coffee and a buffet lunch  is included
the evening meal should be only £10.00 this year
Course Teachers already confimed in no particular order.  
 
Grayston-hanshi 10 Dan           Karate
Chris Moslim 7th Dan              Aikido 
Gordon McGowan A teacher  Tai Chi
Gordon Lawson 7th dan         Kime no Kata   Judo self defence kata
Anne Parker 4th Dan              against empty hand , tanto and sword
Kieth Harby  1st Dan               Wing Chun
G Padgett     4th Dan 
Alan Barker  4th Dan              Judo ground work
]]> no_email@example.com (sensei) http://zenjudo.co.uk/article78.html UKCC - Latest From John Goldman 30th June 2008 http://zenjudo.co.uk/article77.html New

SAVE INDEPENDENT JUDO
A campaign to maintain the rights of independent judo groups

Good afternoon to you all,

Below is a reply, from Martin Crick, to my email of June 24. Although Martin's approach signals that he, as an individual, is wanting to see resolve, he refers to being bound within these ever mysterious "constraints".


SCUK know they have blundered - the originators of the generic foundations of the UKCC never considered the diversity of the martial arts. Had they done their homework they would have quickly discovered that a generic coaching qualification for a named activity such as judo does not fit in with the way that these sports/arts with their differing styles, systems and even language, have always been run.


Having said the above, I know of no teacher/instructor/coach of the martial arts who does not continually look to improve standards and ensure that best practice and measures are in place for the well-being and safety of participants. I know of no organisation that, if not already doing so, would not wish to meet National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS are generic and are the units which the UKCC use. Coaching qualifications within the NOS are about coaching practises, management and development. They are not about techniques. Perhaps had the authorities said everyone should have a “Sport and Recreation UKCC” we would not be facing the problems we are today.


SCUK say, “we are taking active steps to begin to try and resolve the judo situation.” With no sign of a genuine willingness by the authorities to put right the mistakes they have made, these words fall hollow..

The best SCUK chief executive Pat Duffy can offer is, “It is impossible to undo what has already happened.”


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I have just received this from Joe Vincelli and have checked with Shihan Keo Cavalcanti (webmaster):-

To whom it  may concern, my name is Joe Vincelli. I was a student of  Zen Judo under Shihan Keo Cavalcanti some years ago. I was also the last Shodan awarded by Keo before AZJ's fall in Richmond USA.

I would very much like to be listed on your Zen Judo Dan Grade Register, as I still wear the belt he gave me with great pride even though I now practice under a Kodokan school.

I was eternally grateful for everything Zen Judo did for me and will hold its teachings in my heart forever. It truly changed my life for the better.  It is because of what Keo and Zen Judo taught me, that I was able to find value in myself and in life.

 Every Judo School I go to, they always ask where I learned such clean and pure judo. I always answer proudly and say Wadokan Zen Judo, my beginning.

Please feel free to contact me if you wish. joejudoka at yahoo.com]]> no_email@example.com (sensei) http://zenjudo.co.uk/article76.html Letter To Sports Coach Uk - 28/05/2008 http://zenjudo.co.uk/article75.html

SAVE INDEPENDENT JUDO
A campaign to maintain the rights of independent judo groups

Latest UKCC letter sent on 28/05/2008 by John Goldman (Campaign leader) to Martin Crick Sports Coach UK.



Martin Crick

sports coach UK

 

 

Dear Martin,

 

The BJA have today published the following:

 

http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/home/documents/UKCCFAQ.pdf

Is this in response to sports coach UK asking them to publish “full details without delay”?

 

If so, it falls far short of giving the information we are entitled to and sports coach UK have said they are asking for. The BJA say the question of access for non-BJA people is in ‘draft’ form.

 

The document  also says places awarded on UKCC courses are on a first come first placed basis. Since no arrangements have been finalised for non-BJA people to access the UKCC, non-BJA people are disadvantaged. Equality?

 

Furthermore it is stated UKCC courses are limited to 16 candidates per course.  Couple this with  the BJAs published figure of  six proposed UKCC courses available up until the end of March 2009,  less than 100 people a year will qualify at level 2.

 

Is that enough to even satisfy the annual demand from within the BJA membership?

 

The vast majority of judo takes place outside of the BJA involving countless thousands of coaches/teachers. How is it proposed that such vast numbers of people can, subject to any access arrangements, be accommodated on such a thin spread of UKCC courses?

 

I await news of your meeting with Pat Duffy and a response to the above.

 

Good wishes,

 

John Goldman

Campaign leader

 

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J. Milom Ltd.

I have just found out that J. Milom Ltd no longer manufacture Judo or Karate garments
and is to cease trading in Martial Arts equipment from 30th May 2008.

Company Profile

J.Milom LTD has been in the martial arts business for over thirty years. The company was unique as the only manufacturer of judo suit's in the UK, as well as manufacturing karate equipment, gymnastic mats and supplying up to 2000 clubs, education authorities, sport centres and police training centres. As a manufacturer, they had been able to offer a free repair services for the life of there judo and karate garments.

For more information email: alangarside404 at btinternet.com

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Please find the latest letter from Campaign leader John Goldman:-


SAVE INDEPENDENT JUDO
A campaign to maintain the rights of independent judo groups

Campaign
Office:

41, Willow Walk
Crediton
Devon EX17 1DD

email: saveindependentjudo(at)tiscali(dot)co(dot)uk

Martin Crick
Sports coach UK
Education and Training Manager (Coaching)

April 23 2008

 

Dear Martin,


Thank you for your recent emails in response to my question, “What provision, if any, had been made for non-BJA people to gain a UKCC”.

 
When I took our concerns to then Minister for Sport Richard Caborn MP, he told the House, October 26 2006, “We have ensured that sports coach UK, who are responsible for developing and implementing the UKCC, UK Sport and Sport England are aware of their (the campaign) various concerns. We will continue to work with these organisations to ensure that, where appropriate, these issues are addressed.”


Where appropriate? Clearly sports coach UK did not consider it ‘appropriate’ that non-BJA people wishing to access a national award should be treated on equal terms as those in the BJA.

 
You say; “The qualification (UKCC) specification for the Judo level 1 states that candidates must hold a BJA grade 4th kyu or BJA recognised equivalent, for level 2 a BJA grade 1st kyu or BJA recognised equivalent.”


I asked you what “recognised equivalent” meant. You replied,  “The point with judo however is that they (BJA) are asking for a certain level of technical skill as a prerequisite, largely they argue on health and safety grounds, whereas I do not have to have played rugby league / cricket / football etc in order to attend a rugby league / cricket / football coaching course. So 'equivalent' here refers to the technical ability of the candidate. Therefore a candidate will have to demonstrate technical expertise equivalent to 4th kyu etc.”

Firstly Martin the BJAs fixing on “health and safety grounds” as an argument to necessitate the ‘competence testing’ of non-BJA members just doesn’t hold water.

]]> no_email@example.com (sensei) http://zenjudo.co.uk/article73.html A Cultural Exchange - With A Difference http://zenjudo.co.uk/article72.html
A Cultural Exchange – With A Difference!

Ten members of a German Judo Club from Friedberg in Bavaria enjoyed two hours of Judo training on Good Friday with members of Trowbridge Zen Judo Club and visitors from Thatcham Zen Judo Club at the Martial Arts Leisure (UK) in Trowbridge on Good Friday.

German Cultural Exchange at Trowbridge Zen Judo Club

Members of Friedberg Judo Club with members of
Trowbridge Zen Judo and Thatcham Zen Judo Club


Christian Mayr of the Friedberg Club contacted Nick Bevan, the owner and manager of Martial Arts Leisure UK, as they were about to visit Chippenham on a twin town exchange visit and wished to train with another Judo Club in the area.

Mike Healy of Dilton Marsh who is a 4th Dan Black Belt in Zen Judo, and the Chief Instructor of the Trowbridge Zen Judo Club, brought many of his players together, along with members of the Thatcham Zen Judo Club, which is run by Mike’s eldest daughter, Caroline Gourlay 3rd Dan.

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David Bennington Achieves His 1st Dan Black Belt

On 20th April 2008 David Bennington, Chief Instructor at Portsmouth Zen Judo Club and an Assistant Instructor at Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club, was successful in grading for his 1st Dan Black belt. David has been a regular visitor to Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club over the past few years and has been a valuable member of the Club. He has recently started his own Zen Judo Club in Portsmouth, Hampshire, but still regularly trains at Bognor.

David Bennington 1st Dan ZJF - Chief Instructor Portsmouth Zen Judo Club
Dave Bennington 1st Dan ZJF


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Zen Judo Family Gradings - Petersfield April 2008


On Sunday 20th April the Zen Judo Family (ZJF) held gradings for Green belt through to Black belt.
Congratulations to the following students on successfully achieving new grades:

Black Belt:

David Bennington (Chief Instructor - Portsmouth Zen Judo Club & Assistant Instructor Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)

Brown Belt:

Yvonne Robertson (Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)
Alex Barnes (Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)
Ben Cary (Horndean Zen Judo Club)

Blue:

Helen Richards (Peterfield Zen Judo Club)
Dominic Townsend (Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)


Green:

Stephenie Bryant (Horndean Zen Judo Club)
Jon Taylor (Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)
Hannah Barnes (Bognor Regis Zen Judo Club)

Zen Judo Family Gradings held at Petersfield 20th April 2008

 

Grading Panel:

Phil Watts 6th Dan ZJF (Head of The Zen Judo Family)
Tracy Collins 4th Dan ZJF
John Tomlinson 3rd Dan ZJF
John Robertson 3rd Dan ZJF / 2nd Dan BZJFA
Martin Robertson 2nd Dan ZJF / BZJFA
Sharna Robertson 1st Dan ZJF / BZJFA

 

]]> no_email@example.com (sensei) http://zenjudo.co.uk/article70.html Save Independent Judo Campaign - 4th April 2008 http://zenjudo.co.uk/article69.html
Latest letter from John Goldman to the Minister for Sport.


(Save Independent Judo Campaign Leader)

e-mail saveindependentjudo@tiscali.co.uk

April 4th 2008


Letter To The Rt. Hon Gerry Sutcliffe MP
Minister for Sport


To:
Rt Hon Gerry Sutcliffe MP
Minister for Sport
DCMS
2 - 4 Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5HD

April 4 2008


Dear Mr Sutcliffe,

Since the judo UKCC has been endorsed, and your DCMS policy official for sports coaching Mr Burles was unable to give me any information on the promised provision of access to the qualification for non-BJA members, I wrote to sports coach UK.

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I asked sports coach UK what provision had been made for non-BJA people to gain the UKCC. Martin Crick, Coach Education Manager replied;

“The qualification specification for the Judo level 1 states that candidates must hold a BJA grade 4th kyu or BJA recognised equivalent, for level 2 a BJA grade 1st kyu or BJA recognised equivalent.”

I subsequently asked what they meant by, “BJA recognised equivalent” Martin replied;]]> no_email@example.com (sensei) http://zenjudo.co.uk/article69.html