Friday 17 December 2010

Christmas Openings

Just a quick reminder regarding the dates that our club is closed over the Christmas and New Year period.


Friday 17th at Castleton             Open
Sunday 19th at Royton               Open
Monday 20th at Oldham            Open
Wednesday 22nd at Delph           Closed
Thursday 23rd at Middleton      Open

CLOSED for Christmas and New Year

Sessions resume as normal from

Thursday 6th January 2011 at Middleton       Open


Happy Christmas and New Year to all

Tuesday 14 December 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!

Congratulations to Joshua Mitton who won the Flying Kick competition over at Oldham.

Joshua beat his fellow students then went on to defeat a prefect to win his medal.
Joshua continues to show excellent Jiu-Jitsu and his Flying Kick award complements this.

Joshua was presented with his medal by Sensei W.Riley.
Well done Joshua, keep up the hard work.

Thursday 11 November 2010

Monday Nights are back!

A welcome return to our usual Monday night slot at
Oldham Sports Centre.

We are looking forward to our Grand Re-Opening on

Monday 22nd November.

Oldham Sports Centre have provided Brand New Mats and we just cant wait to try them out.

Juniors 7.30 and Seniors 8.30 as usual.

Bring your friend along and they can have the first session for FREE!

Sunday 7 November 2010

Junior Black Belts


Fifteen of our Junior Black Belts descended on the World Ju-Jitsu Federation Headquarters for their Grading.  Another ten went for their gold tabs.  A great day and excellent Ju Jitsu was shown by all.

Congratulations and well done to everyone

Tuesday 26 October 2010

Next Grading Date Announced

The next grading date will be held at

Middleton Arena on 30th January 2011

 and will commence at 9.30am

This will be grading for White Belt to Brown Belt and Kobudo
This includes Juniors and Seniors.

Mock Gradings will be announced closer to the event.

Sunday 24 October 2010

Gold Tab Awards

 


Big Congratulations to Jake and Adam Dixon who passed their
Gold Tab Part IV awards recently at the World Ju Jitsu Federation Headquarters in Liverpool.

An excellent display as usual.  A BIG well done

Thursday 21 October 2010

Oldham Chronicle: Junior Black Belts


Big congratulations to the Junior Black Belts who were featured in todays Oldham Chronicle.

Very proud moment, well done :)

Wednesday 20 October 2010

Royton addition: Senior class

We have extended our Sunday session at Royton Scouts HQ to include a senior class. 

This will begin after the junior class at 19.15.

Address and other venues are on the blog further down on the left

Tuesday 19 October 2010

Closure: Monday at Oldham

Notice

Mondays sessions for
Juniors and Seniors at
Oldham Sports Centre
are now closed until further notice.

Friday 15 October 2010

New Senior Class

We have now started a Senior class on Thursdays at Middleton Arena.

This class starts immediately after the Junior class and begins at 20.30

This is a great class for beginners and anybody interested in attending can call Sensei W.Riley on
07711 600949.  Remember, the first lesson is FREE so you have nothing to lose.

We will also be holding a FREE taster session directed only at beginners in the near future so watch this space for a date.

Wednesday 13 October 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!



Congratulations to Joseph Boone who won the Flying Kick competition over at Delph.
Joseph beat his fellow students then went on to defeat a prefect to win his medal.

Joseph continues to show excellent Jiu-Jitsu and his Flying Kick award complements this.
Joseph was presented his medal by Sensei W.Riley.

Well done Joseph, keep up the hard work.

Friday 24 September 2010

Delph & Bradford time changes

Delph now begins at 6pm till 7pm

Bradford now begins at 8pm till 10pm

Wednesday 22 September 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!


A big congratulations to MATTHEW SHAW who won his 3rd Flying Kick competition and was awarded with his headband.  Matthew won a sound victory with a very impressive display of kicks to achieve this. 

He was presented with his headband by
Sensei Karen Taylor (3rd Dan Technical Officer)
on Monday at Oldham Sports Centre.

WELL DONE MATTHEW
WELL DESERVED!!

Sunday 19 September 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!


A BIG congratulations to
ULANI GREENE 
who beat 25 other students to win her Flying Kick Prefect Medal on
Friday at Castleton Community Centre.

Ulani then went on to beat her chosen Prefect in the final and win her new medal. 
This was presented to her by Sensei W.Riley

Well done Ulani, Well Deserved

Monday 13 September 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!


A BIG congratulations to HARRISON BAGSHAW for winning his medal for

Outstanding Flying Kicks in Jiu-Jitsu.

Harrison beat 25 other students at Middleton Arena on Thursday 9th September 2010, he then went on to beat a Prefect to achieve his Prefect Medal.

Well done Harrison

Good Job!


Grading this week!

Just a reminder

GRADING is this Sunday 19th September at Middleton Arena

Commencing around 9.30 and ending around 12noon.  Normal mat fees apply as there will be a training session also.

Good Luck to all in your Grading.

Thursday 2 September 2010

Flying Kick Winner!!


A BIG Congratulations to Peter Williamson who was awarded his prefect medal for Outstanding Kicks in Jiu-Jitsu.  Peter won the flying kick competition many times to achieve this award.  This is no easy task and is especially rare for a white belt.  A talent that is evident in Peter's Jiu-Jitsu. 
Well done Peter, keep up the good work. 

Peter's medal was presented to him by Sensei Bonnar at Middleton Arena.

WELL DESERVED!!

Sunday 29 August 2010

Castleton Closed for Holidays

Just a reminder that Castleton is closed on Friday 3rd September for a local holiday.

The alternative adult session is Oldham Sports Centre on Monday 6th September

The alternative junior session is Thursday at Middleton, Sunday at Royton Scouts HQ or Oldham on Monday

Friday 27 August 2010

Junior Black Belt Mocks

We will be holding mock gradings for the Junior Black Belts on
Sunday 5th September at 4pm

The venue is our usual Sunday venue at Royton Scout Hq and the address is:

Royton Scouts Hq, Old Edge Lane, Royton, OL2 6BD

Its important that all Juniors of the required grade attend for their mocks

Thursday 26 August 2010

Mock Gradings have begun

Grading is fast approaching and we have started to mock grade our students in preperation for the big day.

Grading is to be held at the usual venue ( Middleton Arena) on Sunday 19th September starting at 9.30 am

The address for the venue can be found in the Venues and times section on the left.

Any Students that feel they need extra help in any area, please let us know so that we can best prepare.



We always maintain good Jiu-jitsu and keep our standards very high.

Golden Glove Winner!


A BIG congratulations to Reece Blakeley who won the Golden Glove Punching award
for Outstanding Punches in Jiu-Jitsu.

His certificate was presented to him by Sensei W.Riley at Oldham Sports Centre on
Monday 23rd August 2010

WELL DONE REECE!!

WELL DESERVED

Monday 23 August 2010

Oldham Closed for Bank Holiday

We regret to announce that Oldham will be closed on Monday 30th August 2010 due to a Bank Holiday.

The Alternative session for Juniors can be found in the venues section on the right

The Alternative session for Adults is Friday at Castleton

Sunday 25 July 2010

Luke wins Flying Kick Award


Congratulations to Luke who won the Flying Kick award at Oldham Sports Centre

Luke beat other fellow students and then beat a Flying Kick prefect in the Final to acheive his Headband

Well Done Luke!!

Monday 5 July 2010

Robert Clark Master Class

Robert Clark Master Class

The next Robert Clark Master Class is being held on
Saturday 23rd October 2010
1-4pm

This event is exclusive Black Belt only and is subject to invitation.

The Following will be in attendance

William Riley..........8th Degree Hachidan
Michelle Nugent... .5th Degree Godan
Bernard Bagshaw ..4th Degree Yondan
John Turner ...........4th Degree Yondan
Karen Taylor .........3rd Degree Sandan
Mark Lockett ........3rd Degree Sandan
Steven Peers .........3rd Degree Sandan
Chris Lees ............2nd Degree Nidan
Mark Bailey ..........2nd Degree Nidan
Jack Evans ............2nd Degree Nidan
Bonnar Coleano ....1st Degree Shodan
Nicola Curran .......1st Degree Shodan
Jonathon Dixon .....1st Degree Shodan
Catherin Payne .....1st Degree Shodan

For more information please see Sensei W.Riley

Saturday 19 June 2010

Grading... The Video!


Watch in the Blog window or in the more preferred mode on Youtube below.


Direct Youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2egjih6SbxI#

Watchable in 480p and double click for Fullscreen

Thursday 17 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued ....... Kobudo Black Belt


Congratulations to Jordan Main who passed his Kobudo Black Belt
at Middleton Arena on May 30th 2010.

He was presented with his certificate by Soke Robert Clarke and the WJJF

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued ...... Junior Black Belts


Congratulations to these students who were awarded their Junior Black Belts at
Middleton Arena on May 30th 2010.

Well done, an excellent achievement

Castleton Closed

Castleton will be closed for the following two Fridays.

25th June 2010
2nd July 2010

Alternative sessions are Thursdays at Middleton Arena or Sunday at Royton.

Venues and Times can be found on the left of the blog

Tuesday 15 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued...... Kobudo


Congratulations to the students who passed their Kobudo Grading on
May 30th 2010 at Middleton Arena

Saturday 12 June 2010

Grading 30th May 2010 Continued... Adults


Congratulations to all the Adults who passed their Grading on
Sunday 30th May 2010 at Middleton Arena



Wednesday 9 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued..... Junior Brown & White Belts


Congratulations to the Junior Brown & White Belts who passed their Grading on May 30th 2010 at Middleton Arena.  They were awarded with their Brown Belt Certificates.

Monday 7 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued..... Junior Blue Belts


Congratulations to the Junior Blue Belts who passed their Grading on Sunday 30th May 2010 at Middleton Arena.  They were awarded with their Purple Belt Certificates.

Grading 30th May Continued.... Junior Blue & White Belts


Congratulations to the Junior Blue & White Belts who passed their Grading on Sunday 30th May 2010 at Middleton Arena.  They were awarded with their Blue Belt Certificates :)

Sunday 6 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued.... Junior Green Belts




Congratulations to the Junior Green Belts who passed their Grading May 30th 2010 at Middleton Arena.  They have been awarded their Blue & White Belt Certificates

Friday 4 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued...... Junior Orange Belts



Congratulations to the Junior Orange Belts who passed their Grading and were awarded their Green Belt Certificates

Grading 30th May Continued...... Junior Yellow Belts



Congratulations to the Junior Yellow Belts who passed their Grading to receive their Orange Belt Certificates

Wednesday 2 June 2010

Grading 30th May Continued....... Junior White Belts


A big congratulations to all the Junior White Belts who passed their Grading on Sunday May 30th and have been awarded with their Yellow Belt Certificates!!

Well Done!!