Volume 6 Issue 3 - June 2005

Sport Ju-Jitsu Competition Results

AA.M.A JUNIOR INVITATION SPORT JU-JITSU TOURNAMENT, HOSTED BY INTERNATIONAL ATEMI JU-JITSU AT DUNSTABLE LEISURE CENTRE ON 26/06/05 This, the fifth junior invitation sport ju-jitsu (WCJJO) tournament and the third hosted by International Atemi Jujitsu, was well supported by clubs from Leeds, Dewsbury, Hull, Roberttown, Luton & Dunstable, London and Diss. There were ten fight categories in all, supported by fifty seven fighters aged between 7 to 15; four girls groups and six boys. The competition began at 12.15pm and ran smoothly throughout the day. A minor elbow injury was sustained by one of the female competitors in the Group 2 category but, apart from this, the day was virtually incident free. The spectators, a larger crowd than usual, were once again treated to some skilful and spectacular performances. As with the previous tournament each category was decided on a ‘round-robin’ principle, thus ensuring that all competitors had at least 2 to 3 fights each. Once again the calibre of sportsmanship, skill and courage displayed by competitors was of the highest level. Special mention for: the Peewees – always popular with the crowd Boys Groups 1&2 – for some close fought determined performances, particularly from those who narrowly missed out on the medals. A well-organised and memorable day enjoyed by all that attended. Thanks to Bob Cowan, IAJJ chief instructor and AMA Exec, Colin Whitaker, President AMA/WCJJO and his team of referees and judges. Thanks also to the St. John’s Ambulance, table officials and helpers who all gave up their time voluntarily and all the friends and families who came to support the fighters and their clubs. All proceeds went to the AMA/WCJJO England Sport Jujitsu Team fighting fund. Any enquiries about AMA/WCJJO tournaments, courses or gradings, please contact: Colin Whitaker on 01132632 361 or 07759 6837193 . RESULTS Girls Group 1 Charlotte Cowan IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Gold Megan Lawrence Ippon Ju-Jitsu Ryu Roberttown Silver Abbey Smith Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Bronze Girls Group 2 Abigail O’Connell IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Gold Kate Benson Kodokan Dewsbury Silver Saffron Winter IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Bronze Girls Group 3 Emma Smith Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Gold Brittany Cole Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Silver Ionni Lamb-Wright Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Bronze Girls Group 4 (Pee-wees) Sophie Fisher Tai Jutsu Leeds Gold Kirstan Savage Tai Jutsu Leeds Silver Sophie Holdsworth Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Bronze Boys Group 1 Shaun Stubley Tai Jutsu Leeds Gold Andrew Moss IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Silver Mathew Spencer IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Bronze Boys Group 2 Christopher McLoughin IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Gold James Price IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Silver Rohan Maheswaran IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Bronze Boys Group 3 Jake Hopkins Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Gold Jamie O’Brien IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Silver Mathew McHale Tai Jutsu Leeds Bronze Boys Group 4 Chidike Emeruwa Hachi Tori Ju-Jitsu London Gold Joshua Douglas Hachi Tori Ju-Jitsu London Silver Ryan Sheldrick Hull Sport Ju-Jitsu Bronze Boys Group 5 Kieron Stock IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Gold Storm Warner IAJJ Luton & Dunstable Silver Jack Silverstone Tai Jutsu Leeds Bronze Boys Group 6 (Pee-wees) Cameron Benson Kodokan Dewsbury Gold Kai Gilmoor-Gath Tai Jutsu Leeds Silver Josh Jowett Ju-Jitsukan Leeds Bronze Most Spirited female fighter of the day: Stephanie Goulthorpe - Tai Jutsu Leeds Most Spirited male fighter of the day: Cameron Benson - Kodokan Dewsbury