Paul Tiley was formally presented with his 7th Dan at Patchway Judo Club on Thursday 12 March, by Neil Adams MBE, 9th Dan, marking a significant milestone in Paul’s long and distinguished judo career. Over 100 players, past and present, who have been coached or...
Full Fat Grappling Randori
First time we have done one of these events so didn't know what to expect! Accumulative points, first to 17. Did mean in a couple of groups the top three all beat each other! Some lovely ippon throws through out the day! Lots to work on back at training! All the...
Future Club Coaches
After renewing their first aid certificates in November, our next generation of coaches attended Safeguarding course today in preparation of their coaching courses. Very proud of our next generation of coaches!
What a month for Sam!
On the back of winning his first European championship fight, Sam is now ranked 146 in the World! This week he completed his 1st kyu brown belt... next stop black belt! Sam has also completed safeguarding training ready for his coaching course in the Spring!
Drake Invitational competition & U8 festivalÂ
We were invited to Drake Judo's competition because of our junior officials and referees! This gave some of our younger players the opportunity to take part in their first competition and festival, along with 8 year old Megan who was attending her 9th competition!...
2nd Dan at 17!
Happy Birthday and congratulations to Balaz who was awarded his 1st Dan the day before his 16th birthday, by his 17th Birthday has achieved his 2nd Dan! After 1st Dan minimum amount of time to be awarded 2nd Dan is 1 year and minimum age is 17! Balaz volunteers on...
End of Year Party & Awards 2024
Amazing numbers at our end of year party and awards with players, siblings, parents, grandparents all coming along. Choosing our award winners this year was incredibly hard, we added an extra category as our youth section (14-17) has grown so much, so much hard work...
Western Area Schools 2024Â
Western area schools qualifier held at Kingsley School in North Devon saw many of our players returning to the home of the area camp to represent their own schools! 193 fights took place over the day! Every one of our 16 #teampatchway players won a medal! Six Gold...
British Judo Awards Volunteer of the Year 2024
British Judo volunteer of the year 2024 was our own Club Chair, Zoe Locke! Zoe joins the Patchway hall of fame of volunteer award winners, along with the whole club winning club of the year 2024 (and 2012). The clubs volunteer ethos is passed through out the club,...
Devizes mini mon
Fifteen Patchway players attended the competition hosted by Devizes judo club. Gold: Megan, Chase, Daisy and SamSilver: Mila, Oscar, Amelia, Chloe, Issy, Hunter and MatthewBronze: Andy, Daniel, Noah, Toby Well done, some excellent judo 🥋 from all the players, great...