Club Status

The Chelmsford Club will be closed for the next 2 Tuesdays (24th & 31st Aug).Sensei Garys South Woodham Sunday club will be closed 29th Aug. All clubs will be closed Bank holiday Monday (30th Aug).

Warrior Games Day

Saturday 7th August at Basildon Sports Centre saw the first warrior day where peace was broken with shouting, chaos and mayhem MORE>

Wakarishin Storm Denmark

Initial reports from Denmark has awarded team Wakarishin with 37 medals with the team demo getting Gold! Well done to all our competitors. More details to follow when we get further information.

Old Student Gets Married

Those of us who have been members for a long, long time, will remember Claire Vernezza, daughter of Elaine and David Vernazza. Claire was a Jikishin student reaching the level of Second Dan before leaving for Reading University, where she attained First Class Honours in Microbiology before gaining a Doctorate. She married Dr. Steve Lonsdale on 22nd May in Salisbury. Congratulations to the happy couple.
Click to see some pics from the day.

Buckingham Palace Garden Party Guests!

Professor Terry Parker 10th Dan, accompanied by his wife Sensei Janet Parker have attended HRH the Queen's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on 22nd July in recognition for his services to Ju Jitsu.
We would all like to congratulate Sensei Terry on his incredible work and devotion to Ju-Jitsu and hope you had a wonderful time. Hover over picture to see larger version.

Keep On Running!

Kris Hackett is taking part in the 10k Run at Highlands Park, Chelmsford, on Sunday 3rd October in aid of Cancer Research UK and would be very grateful for your support in raising money for a very worthwhile cause. Please click on the following link to read Kris’s story and to sponsor him. Good luck, Kris!! www.run10ksponsorme.org/krishackett

Southend 2010 Medal Winners

Full medal winners listing from this years Competition at Garon Park, Southend HERE

Multi Arts Course

The 5th Annual Multi Arts Course is on Saturday 16th October 2010. Hosted by Sensei Steve Cook of Eastern Bujitsu. Venue: Attleborough Sports Hall, Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AE. Time: 10 a.m - 4 p.m. Cost: £15 Adults £10 Juniors. This is your chance to train with many guest instructors from different disciplines: Ju Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing, Tae Kwon Do & Bujutsu. Come and be part of a great day out. Please book your place with Sensei Ian. Overnight stays are available. Details upon request.

Ko-Budo

A reminder that the next Ko-Budo will be on Sunday 7th November at Markhams Chase Sports Centre, Basildon from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Seniors may attend Ko-Budo from Blue Belt and Juniors from Brown 3rd Tag Belt. Please advise your club Sensei if you wish to assess. The necessary level of aptitude and number of Ko-Budo’s attended will need to be met before you may assess.

Junior Grading 10th July

Congratulations to all our Junior students who passed their gradings. The standard once again was very high. Sensei Ian would also like to thank all the adult helpers which without their help the day would be impossible! Our next junior grading day will be Saturday 30th October.

BJJA BRITISH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DATES FOR 2011

We have just learned that the 2011 National Championships will take place on Saturday 9th April at Walsall Sports Centre, Gorway Road, Walsall, WS1 3BD. An early date for next year’s diary. More details to be added as they are made available.

The Ed Award

For those of you who do not know what this is. The Ed Award goes to the person who has made the most blunders whilst at a competition or course away More>

Senior Grading Changes

Random attacks will now be included as part of the senior gradings. These should be practiced in class as part of your syllabus. The random attack styles can be downloaded HERE or from the Downloads section.

Send In Your News

As well as keeping you up to date with what’s happening in Wakarishin, we would also like to hear your news. Tell us what you’re doing, have done or are about to do. Just email us at info@wakarishin-jujitsu.com and we will get your news on the web site. Please include any accompanying photos, if available. This is for all seniors and juniors. We are a Ju-Jitsu family, and families love to share news!