AJA Acknowledges Success of the Batsugun

Khan and Jun have temporarily given up on uploading images and video of the event. But elsewhere, The Auckland Judo Association (the "real" one) report that the Batsugun was success. See: http://www.judoauckland.co.nz/news.html.

04/07/09 - Auckland University Judo Club hosted a highly successful teams competition at their dojo today. In the first round the Judokwai North Harbour team beat the Western Judo Academy team, while on the other side of the draw a combined Waikato & Howick team beat a combined Wellington and University team. Judokwai went on to beat the Howick/ Waikato team in the next round earning the right to challenge the host team. Judokwai successfully beat University in the final despite being two men down through injury. Congratulations to the winning Judokwai team and to all other competitors who took part. It was a great event enjoyed by all who took part.

Batsugun Final

Here we have the final fight in the recent Batsugun. Allaister Leat of Judokwai takes the match to a draw again the heavier and slightly less aerobicly conditioned Ben Stallworthy (the last man for the Auckland Uni team). The draw meant both players were sat down, leaving Judokwai with one man standing.

Sensei Rick’s Judo Coup: The Most Exciting and Enjoyable NZ Judo Contest in a Decade!?

[Saturday, July 04, 2009, Auckland, NZ]
Team Judokwai have defeated Auckland University Judo to win the first round of the New Zealand North Island Batsugun Judo contest. Judokwai made the final and earned the right to challenge the host team by defeating Western and then Waikato. The final was a tense affair with great judo and side-line ridiculousness in equal admixture.

As the hosts of the event, University Judo would like to congratulate the deserved winners, and unofficially declare Darren “Cutty” Cutfeild man of the final. With several injured players on the sidelines, Cutty showed real fighting-spirit, skill, and determination.

University Judo would like to thank:
First and foremost, the players (especially the Wellington team for travelling up to the event). We would also like to offer a big thanks to Dave Browne (aka Ramses Gold), the referees, and the timekeepers. Everything ran smoothly. The judging was of exceptional quality and it was great to see the full and proper definition of Ippon being applied (despite no shortage of partisan hecklers). We also need to thank Jackie (as always, busy behind the scenes). And offer thanks to the hecklers. You make it colorful and much less bland (Donald, leading the charge again). A special mention of thanks also needs to be made to the Judokwai and Western players who were looking to brawl one another off the mat. That s#^t was like when you accidentally stumble across two drunken homeless people, bathed in their own urine, trying to copulate on Queen St late on a Friday night — hilarious and entertaining . . . yet also embarrassing (not to mention contrary to the spirit of Judo and the event itself).

Honourable mention:
* The masters: still fighting! Greg, Tuffy, Wayne, Kumar, Rob, Ben (and those I have forgotten).
* The kyu grade players: while the standard of Judo was high and there were some formidable players you represented your respective clubs and fought as hard as you could.

More details, photos, and video footage coming soon!

If you were around in 1919 and came upon the following poster. . ..



.... I mean, seriously, would you quit drinking?

Sensei Rick's Picks of the Week

Jockeys at tomorrows horseracing meetings will wear black armbands out of respect for Jacko who successfully rode more 3 year olds than anyone in living memory.

Reports of Michael Jackson dying are incorrect. He was caught in the children’s ward having a stroke.

Michael Jackson has cancelled all upcoming dates. One is Thomas aged 9. Another is Dylan aged 6.

MJ’s Family have consented and given Michael’s body away to Lego...He will be melted down so that little boys all over the world can continue to play with him.

What’s the difference between Michael Jackson and Disney? Disney can still touch kids…

Early reports are that the Hospital does not know what to do with the body as plastic recycling is not collected until next Thursday.

McDonalds are commemorating Michael Jackson with the McJacko, a piece of 50 year old albino meat between two 8 year old buns

At the autopsy they found children’s underwear strapped to his upper arm. According to his doctors it is just a patch, he’s been trying to quit for a while.

Los Angeles police have now been round to Michael Jackson’s Neverland ranch following his death. It is being reported that they found Class A drugs in his kitchen, Class B drugs in his bathroom and Class 4C in his bedroom.

Police suspect a smooth criminal was responsible He was not alone. There was apparently a man in the mirror who was very dangerous and wanted to be startin something even though MJ told him to beat it and was heard to say leave me alone. Nobody knows if the suspect was black or white.

Whacko Jacko ... now believed to have died from from food poisoning ... he choked on some 12yr old nuts

Jacko died of a heart attack this morning shocked when he discovered that boyz II men was a band, not a delivery service

Judo History: Kosen Judo and Sensei Hirata

Judo History: The Origin of Kesa Gatame

[By Phillip J] Hi Guys, As you know this hold is one of the easiest when done with the correct applications. However have you ever thought where its name come from ???

Kesa is a jpn buddhist robe, I guess you can see the off shoulder slope from left neck to right armpit. The osae komi was named over 100 yrs ago. The Photo here dates from about 1870.

Judo History: The 1970s

During the 1970's it was, apparently, completely permissible to mix Judo and crack. [Please note that, despite several similarities, this footage was not taken up at Judokwai]

A little victory dance I am working on...

On Saturday after our club wins, I shall preform the following dance for all of you

Young Judoka Wins Poetry Contest

[By STU PIDDINGTON - The Timaru Herald]
Budding poet Sam Dunn has been judged South Canterbury's number one All Black fan.
The 13-year-old will have a chance to met and be photographed with two All Blacks on Sunday at Caroline Bay as part of the MasterCard All Blacks Roadshow. He will also receive a framed 2009 All Black jersey signed by the team.
Sam's passionate poem from the heart impressed the judges and he saw off two other worthy applicants for the number one spot.
The delighted All Blacks fan responded with "cool" when told of his win.
"I'm really excited."
Sam plays on the wing for Harlequins, has just been graded as an orange belt in judo and likes writing poems at Timaru Boys High School.
He is also hoping to be accepted for a rugby referee's course during the school holidays.
His mum thinks he will get little sleep between now and Sunday morning.
"He's played since he was five and as soon as he got home from school wanted to check I had put his entry in."
Sam's favourite AB is Joe Rokocoko and he was pleased to see his idol regain form with a try on Saturday against Italy.
He reckons the men in black have some work to do ahead of the Tri Nations but is confident they can come through.
Waimate's Megan O'Neill nominated her husband Tom, a Buck Shelford fanatic.
Megan writes: "over the years Tom has named his jetboat and dog after Buck and if he could have got away with calling one of our daughters `Shelford' he would have."
"At our wedding in 1994 our best man presented us with a cardboard cutout of Buck and everyone cheered as they knew what Tom's great love for Buck and the All Blacks."
Tom also still chants "bring back Buck" when the occasion arises, she said.
A dedicated fan, Tom will get a chance to meet his hero face to face on Sunday.
Timaru octogenarian Daphne Smith lays claim to being the oldest number one All Black fan.
"With the onset of winter, I simply can't wait for those short days and chilly nights to watch the All Blacks.
The 81-year-old's passion runs high, too.
"Thanks to the All Blacks and the upcoming Rugby World Cup when my oncologist announced that my cancer was terminal I replied `not till after 2011 it won't be'.
"So thanks to the All Blacks for achieving my goal another few years of rugby-watching enjoyment."
The roadshow will be off Marine Parade from 11am to 3pm.
Sam's winning poem:
"Why I am number one All Black fan"
I await every game with excitement
I feel their anticipation
The national anthem plays

Unofficially, following the All Blacks vs Italy test, Sam is said to be revising his poem to read:
I await every game with excitement
The national anthem plays
Disappointed again!

Judo Hygiene Issue Strikes a Chord

Hi Rick

Just been over your web and I agree with the lack of hygiene standard children are showing in judo these days.
Walking around without footwear from a contest mat, then going on a mat fighting again.
Then when their division is finished walking around the venue without footwear waiting for the next division to fight in.
We experienced this on Sunday at a Wellington event and I was telling many young judoka (not from my club) to put something on their feet.

We insist club members wear shoes/footwear to the edge of the mat and if they wish to go to the toilets they have to put something on their feet accordingly.
We drill into them hygiene is a top priority of the club.

At our next local event I am going to get on the mat or tell the Area Coach to get all the kids on the mat and give them a lecture on it.

Have a good judo week.
Karen Parker

KAPITI JUDO CLUB
PH/FAX: 04-902 8555
EMAIL: kfgs@paradise.net.nz

Ne Waza Seminar

Tokubetsu Events Proudly announce a NE WAZA SEMINAR
to be held on: Saturday and Sunday, 8th and 9th August 2009
at: Caulfield Judo Club, rear of 1147 Glenhuntly Road, Glenhuntly.
The Instructor will be: Mr. Koji Komuro,Kodokan 5th Dan.

Mr Komuro attended Tsukuba University and holds Gold medals from: Matsutaro Shoriki Cup,Hungarian International Open Championships, Korean Open Championships and Pacific Rim Championships.
His Sensei was the famous Kosen Judo Master,Kanae Hirata.

Fees:
Seminar: $100.00
Dinner: $45.00 (optional)

N.B. The dinner is optional, however, a reservation has been made at the local Japanese restaurant for the Saturday night. Prior bookings and payment are required by Monday, 3rd August as numbers are limited.

Programme
Saturday: Day 1. 12.00 MD Registration
13.00 Official Bow On.
15.00 Tea Break
15.30 Continuation of Seminar
17.30 Closure of Day 1

Sunday: Day 2 11.00 Optional Bonus Revision and Randoori session
For Seminar participants of Day 1 only; Fee $20.00.

CONDITIONS:
a. All Seminar fees and forms must be received by Friday, 24th July. Forms should be sent to 1106 Malvern Road, Armadale, 3143

b.Further enquiries can be made to Susie Moorshead: Tel: 03 9077 1450 Mob; 0413 548 395; email: s.moorshead@optusnet.com.au
Yoshi Uemura; Tel: 042 0502 340. Email: carpkatta@mail.goo.ne.jp

c. Participants must be 16 years of age and over.

SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED TO THE EVENT.
Underwritten by Caulfield Judo Club and Seishinkan Judo Academy

From the Recent Inter-club Training at Judokwai

Club Captain Ben (the only one from Uni to attend) is in the back row. You will notice that he is pioneering the new post-belt, coloured gi grading system (that runs in parallel with the sanctioned Kodokan system). Ben's distinctly grey judo gi indicates that he has moved beyond black and is now well on the way to earning the coveted pink judo gi as worn by the stuntman, wrestler, and judoka Gene Le Belle.

Auckland Invitational Comp

Has unfortunately been cancelled