Balaz completed his Dan grade theory last night and having won his “line up” he achieved his 1st Dan the day before his 16th birthday! At the other end of the journey Megan received her sho 8 (black tag) in minis grading. Sho 9 is red belt. Congratulations to them...
Midland Area Open and Schools
Very successful day for #teampatchway at Midland area open and schools Gold for Sam, Alice and silver for Lani! In the open Gold for Balaz and Alex, silvers for Alice and Charlie, Bronze for Lani and 7th for Mack. With Alice winning her first 10 points for her Dan...
Call up for GB at U18 2024 European Kata Championships!
Hot on the back of Patchway Judo Club Bristol coach Jeremy Robinson receiving his Kata coaching award at the British Judo Awards, his protégés Lani and Alice have received their selection letters to represent GB at U18 2024 European Kata Championships! These will be...
Annual Party and Awards
Thank you to everyone who came today, and thank you to everyone who organised behind the scenes! This years awards go to... Outstanding Achievement - Eloise and OliverMini Girl - MeganMini Boy - JosephMost Improved Mini Girl - ChuigoMost Improved Mini Boy - Oliver...
U8 Christmas festival at Kingsley School
Our mini players took part in U8 Christmas festival at Kingsley school Bideford. Some of our junior players were there to put their refereeing and officiating skills into action. #teampatchway #volunteers
Cadet British Championships
Saturday 2nd December Balazs competed in the Cadet British Championships in Sheffield, with his Dad, Peter, one of our club coaches! Balazs won four fights, also gaining 10 points towards his black belt. He finished 7th over all! He joined Patchway when he was 8 as a...
British Judo Awards Club of the Year 2023
We are so proud we have been awarded the British Judo Award Club of the Year 2023! A huge thank you to everyone who nominated the club. British Judo noted that the club has had a profound impact on not only its members, but the broader community. The club is dedicated...
Finalists in 2 categories for the 16th annual British Judo Awards
We are immensely proud to be in the final three for 'Club of the Year' and for Eloise to be in the final three for 'Young Volunteer of the Year' !! The results are announced on Saturday 11 November. The Awards honour and celebrate the excellence and dedication within...
Devizes Mini Mon
Silvers for Sam and Mercedes, bronzes for Amelia and Matthew. Tough fights, great judo and great attitudes all round - Eloise complimented on her refereeing for second week running... 🥋
Kingsley School Interclub
So proud of our players and our club referee today! After much persuasion Sophie agreed to give the competition a go! She did so well, winning bronze medal! First competition for Theo and Sam was his coach, Theo made it very hard for his opponents, he won bronze....