Big Judo Star Visits Pukekohe Too

Tim Slyfield Commonwealth Games Judo medalist visited Big Judo Pukekohe on Tuesday night. We had a great time the kids really enjoyed the opportunity to meet him and I think Tim enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with the kids.  Awesome night.

Nice photo of the Puke crew.  Tim in front and Tracey and Ben at the back.

Big Judo Star Visits Big Judo Sandringham

Big Judo star Tim Slyfield visited the kids at Big Judo Sandringham this weekend. Tim is an Olympian and won a bronze medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Tim had a nice talk with the kids and all the kids had a chance to hold his medal and some of the kids even had a chance have a wrestle with the big guy.

Most important though is that as well as being a Judo champion Tim is a family man, well educated, articulated, gives back to Judo and is successful in business. Put simply a good role model and we were very happy to have him visit.

Tim talking to the kids about his Judo experiences.

Tim with the kids and instructors around him.

Big Judo Competition Success

Congratulations to Jordan and Trevor.  Jordan got a Bronze in the -81 kg category at the North Island Champs and Trevor got Silver in the -90 kg Masters category. Awesome effort!

Jordan looking after the kids one Saturday. Cool photo eh!

Trevor (in blue) with Big Tony at the Police Club.  Both club Dads and staunch supporters.

A Good Nage No Kata Judo Instruction

Big Master at Big Judo

Seventh Dan Brent Cooper cam and ran a session at the Police today. Nice class. Brent is New Zealand's most successful international Judo player and National Technical Director. It was great to have him on the mat and team had a good time and learned heaps.

Brent in the middle teaching a bit turnovers.

Big - Big Judo Beginners Class

Post Commonwealth Games success we are getting lots of new kids wanting to do Judo. Check out these photos from the beginners class in town,

Lots of kids learning about breaking balance and throwing.

Lots of new kids lined up ready to learn (and plenty of parents in the background)

Big Judo Police Update

Been having some good sessions with the guys in Central over the last few weeks. Numbers are OK and we are developing a nice relaxed technical session - with a little bit of fighting thrown.  Social Judo for grown ups - nice!

The team training. Notice the generally relaxed attitude!

Tony and Trev show off their new Judo suits.