December 2nd, 2015 -- The students of the Tortola Judo Club located in Pasea Estate Tortola, were victorious in the 2015 Judo Tournament held on Thursday, 19th November 2015. A total of 14 students participated aging form 4- 7 years.
The tournament was held between students they were grading on the following skills: Best Break fall, best throw (3 winners), Knowledge of Judo Terms, and Spirit of Judo.
The top winners were:
1. Kailon Pickering
2. Sam Potgieter
3. Seth Bobbie
4. Hady Shaheen
The participating students were:
1. Luke potter
2. Josiah Means
3. Jacobs Wise
4. Santie Lopez
5. Sam Sorrentino
6. Falicity Means
7. Adity Munesar
8. Ahmad Tarabay
5. Ava Morton
6. Jasmine Morris
All students that participated in the tournament received trophies as they meet the basic skill requirements over the fall season. Sensei and founder of the Tortola Judo Club Mark Hooper, said “Judo is a sport, an art, and way of life for many people. I have been teaching young children for many years and I find judo builds self-esteem, physical and mental strength. Judo also helps children in school as it develops discipline, competition, and much care for self and care for others”.
There are six Sensei at the Tortola Judo Club who are black belt levels and trained to work with children. Judo is a sport of unarmed combat derived from Ju-jitsu and intended to train the body and mind. It involves using holds and leverage to unbalance the opponent. Person interested in joining the Tortola Judo Club can call 494-2891, or stop by the Dojo located in Pasea Estate behind Island Paints, Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
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