Volume 6 Issue 4 - September 2005

Report Of The AMA/WCJJO Junior Invitation National Ground Grappling Competition SEP 18th 2005 Held At Ju-Jutssukan Martil Arts & Sport-Kick-Jutsu Club Leeds

The above competition was as usual, up to the high standard expected of the AMA Ju-Jitsu Technical & Advisory Committee, who organised the tournament, under the chairmanship of Colin Whitaker, President of the AMA WCJJO. 87 children took part from 10 different dubs from around the country, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all, including a full house of spectators. Twelve divisions, boys and girls aged between 7years and under 16, were contested, for 1st 2nd and 3rd places, with 4 special awards and trophies. The sportsmanship was excellent, no disqualifications or injuries, only a few minor bumps and bruises. The standard of ability was very good, with white belts to brown belts taking part, fought to World Council of Ju-Jitsu Organisations ground fighting rules. The girls in particular, 30 of them were of a general good standard of ability and some of their bouts had people on their feet, shouting encouragement. That's not to say the boys sections were of any lesser standard, they were also good fighters and a "well done to all”, Is the message from the referees judges and officials who controlled the bouts on the day. The bouts consisted of 1 two minute rounds and if drawn, a 1 minute extension followed by a final 30 seconds if required. (Rules available from AMA HQ via Colin Whitaker, who organised the event). The trophies for these events were of an extremely high quality. A big THANK YOU to the officials, the St Johns Ambulance, the AMA and all those who helped and supported the event and we look forward to the next junior grappling event, which will be held In Hull East Yorkshire in 2006. Professor C Whitaker 8th DAN HANSHI, President W.CJJ.O. Here are the results for the days competition:

Boys GROUP A Ashley Little I.A.J.J Gold Sean Stubley A.T.J Silver Andrew Moss I.A.J.J Bronze Boys Group B Cameron Benson S.J.J.H Gold Kai Turner S.J.J.H Silver Ryan Sharp J.J.M.A.C Bronze Boys Group C Ryan Seldrick S.J.J.H Gold Jonathan Chadwick S.J.J.H Silver Dean Stock I.A.J.J Bronze Boys Group D Chris Banks A.T.J Gold Andrew Wright I.J.J.R Silver Zakk Turner S.J.J.H Bronze Boys Group E William Murphy A.T.J Gold Jack Silkstone A.T.J Silver Bradley Lynn S.J.J.H Bronze Boys Group F Luke Smith I.J.J.R Gold Kai Gilmour-Gath A.T.J Silver Alex Silkstone A.T.J Bronze Girls Group A Ashley Steel A.T.J Gold Jessica Toomey S.J.J.H Silver Brittany Cole J.J.M.A.C Bronze Girls Group B Emily O'Brien I.A.J.J.A Gold Sophie Fisher A.T.J Silver Sian Spurgeon S.J.J.H Bronze Girls Group C Amanda Clayton M.F.J.J.F Gold Charlotte Rushfirth J.J.M.A.C Silver Charlotte Cowan I.A.J.J Bronze Girls Group D Inka Doyle M.F.J.J.F Gold Kate Benson K.J.J Silver Jade Radcliffe J.J.M.A.C Bronze Girls Group E Abbi Smith J.J.M.A.C Gold Abbi O'Connell I.A.J.J Silver Christina Wright I.J.J.H Bronze Girls Group F Adele McKenzie I.A.J.J Gold Stella Doyle M.F.J.J.F Silver Jade Spurgeon K.J.J Bronze Special award for girls competitor of the day: Ashley Steel A.T.J Special award for boys competitor of the day: Jack Silkstone A.T.J Special award for fighting spirit of the day: Demi Joyce & Jade Radcliffe J.J.M.A.C