Latest news in the world of Judo within the Yorkshire and Humberside area.
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Congratulations to Ben Guest from Grimsby Judo Club who has been selected to represent Great Britain in Armenia at the junior Europeans at under 66kg on the 11th to the 13th of september 2009.
Good luck Ben!
[reported by Collette Guest]
The grade of 6th Kyu is now officially a red belt.
This brings the Kyu grade belt colour order in line with the existing Mon scheme.
Liam Tarandij, 14, a member of Judo Excellence and GB cadet was recently nominated Calderdales Junior sportsman of the year at The Sports Presentation night hosted by Halifax Courier News.
The guest speaker for the event was former British Lions Rugby star John Bentley who entertained those present with his dry sense of humour! Liam was up against a 16 yr old England Rugby player and an England Cricket player.
Well done Liam for raising the profile of Judo in the area and for attaining the award.