Summer School 2007

The fifth Annual Borders Summer Judo Festival takes place from the 9th to 12th August 2007 and presents an ideal opportunity to bring the family to a beautiful part of Britain and get some good quality judo in as well.

This year’s event promises to be as exciting as ever, with Mr. G.R. Mealing, the British Judo Council’s only 7th Dan taking sessions on the Friday to Sunday. 5th Dan George Temperton, who received personal tuition from Kenshiro Abe sensei will once again be divulging the secrets of kyu shin do judo. Other instructors will include: Moira Newton, 5th Dan, and Tam Hardie, 4th Dan JudoScotland.

Following the success of last year we will also be invinting members of the Edinburgh Kendo club to give a demonstration and lesson on their art.

This course will combine expert tution on a number of aspects of Judo, including kata, newaza, tachiwaza and continuation techniques. As always and as befits a BJC event, where we consider ourselves as a family, the event will also include a barbeque and social with live music on the Saturday evening.

If you are interested in traditional judo then this course will provide something for you whatever your grade. Grading will take place for BJC members on the Sunday and with Mr. Mealing in attendance this can, if necessary, inlcude recommendations for contest grades above first dan.

This course is open to all members of all associations. As has been the case in previous years we again anticipate some instruction from JudoScotland instructors.
We do, however, hope that guests will respect our traditions. There will be a kamiza and judoka are requested to treat the area as a dojo, wearing zori or flip-flops to the edge of the mat. We would also ask guests to wear traditional white judogi. A selection of books and badges will be on sale.

Fees and times

Bookings

Please provide the following information to: Dave Hammond, 29 Loons Road, Dundee, DD3 6AB
Cheques payable to Ippon Judo.

Name
Club
Address
Contact telephone number
Number of students
Days to attend: Thurs / Fri / Sat / Sun
Amount enclosed: £___:__

For further information contact Dave Hammond on 01382 641919 or 07973404624.

Accommodation

There are a number of options to suit all pockets, from camping, caravaning to three star hotels and everything between.
For further information contact:

The George Hotel, Walkerburn. 01896 870336

Tweeddale Camping & Caravan Site, Innerleithen. 01896 831271

St Ronan’s Hotel, 01896 831 487

The Corner House, Innerleithen. 01896 831181

The Traquair Arms, Innerleithen. 01896 830229

Alternatively click here for Scottish Borders Information or telephone 0870 6080404

Things to do

Scottish Borders is an established tourist destination within Scotland, so there are plenty of things to see and do in the area when not on the mat.
As well as fishing and golf, there is a swimming pool in nearby Peebles, Edinburgh is just an hour’s drive away and will be in the middle of the world famour and very lively festival period.
Within the Borders there are rare-breed farms, mountiain cycling facilites, hillwalking and historic buildings.
Again contact Scottish Borders Information for what is on over the period.

Draft Timetable for 2007 Borders Judo Summer School

THURSDAY
10am: Registration. Followed by general judo with Dave Hammond, nidan.
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm – 4pm: Kansetsu waza with Dave Hammond.

FRIDAY
10am: Registration. Followed by general judo with Mr. Mealing.
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm – 4pm: Newaza with Mrs Newton. Shidosha Awards with Mr Mealing.

SATURDAY
10am: Registration. Followed by:
General Judo with Mr. Temperton, 5th Dan (Mat 1);
Junior Judo with Mrs. Newton (Mat 2);
Kata with Mr Mealing (Mat 3)
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm – 3pm: Contest Nage-waza with Mr. Hardie, JS 4th Dan (Mat 1);
Junior Judo (Mat 2)
3.15pm - 4pm: Kendo (Mat 1);
Continuation work with Mr. Aitken, JS 3rd Dan (Mat 2)

SUNDAY
10am: Registration. Followed by:
General Judo with Mr. Temperton, 5th Dan (Mat 1);
Kata with Mr Mealing (Mat 2);
Grading (Mat 3)
12.30pm – 1.30pm: Lunch
1.30pm: General Judo with Mr. Temperton, 5th Dan (Mat 1); Kata with Mr Mealing (Mat 2); Grading (Mat 3)