Charlotte Jenman (Tonbridge) medals in Croatia

Charlotte Jenman (17) of Tonbridge Judo club current GB Cadet number 1, travelled to Zagreb, Croatia for its edition of the 2022 European Cadet Cup tour. Jenman who competes at -52kg has been teetering on the edge of scooping her first podium finish on the international circuit for the last…

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Southern Area Secretary

Southern Area Judo (SAJ) needs a secretary to assist in the running of the SA Committee. The commitment is for 4-6 online evening meetings per year plus the AGM in May / June. The Secretary will liaise with the specialist sub Committees and County Committees and check some items for…

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Southern Area AGM 2022

The 2022 Southern Area AGM will take place on Sunday 22nd May 2022 via Zoom All documents and reports will be available on the AGM section found in the About Us / Documents section. RE-ELECTION OF SA VICE CHAIR The current term of office for Vice Chair finishes this year…

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BJA Strategy Roadshow (Southern Area)

Details to log on to the BJA Strategy roadshow at 1830 on 30th March via zoom are replicated below. Come along and have your say. Topic: British Judo Area Strategy Roadshow Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97835825191?pwd=SHFjUHNoLzZ1SmxoL0VyOFJlbUFQdz09 Meeting ID: 978 3582 5191 Passcode: 895157   The BJA are hosting a strategy workshop…

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Open Letter to BJA

The Southern Area Committee met on Friday 25th February 2022 and agreed to send a letter to the BJA regarding the conduct of President Putin and his links with the judo community. The letter can be read here.  OPEN LETTER FROM SAJE

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Coaching Revalidation events with Neil Adams

The Southern Area Coaching Committee are pleased to announce a series of coaching revalidation events to be led by Neil Adams 9th Dan Olympic Coach and medallist. To find out more about Neil please see his website https://www.neiladamsjudo.info/ The courses are full days with active participation required and limited in…

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Southern Area host National Dan Grading

On Sunday 13th March 2022 the Southern Area will be hosting a National Dan Grading for 1st Kyu to 4th Dan Men and women at Dartford Judo Club. All the information for the grading can be found on the calendar page of the Area website or on the BJA website.…

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A “welcome” from the Chair

On behalf of the Southern Area Committee Welcome to the new website for Southern Area Judo The Southern Area is delighted to launch our new website which has been designed to provide our judo community with information on all aspects of the sport. Southern Area Judo was established in the…

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Dissolution of Hampshire Committee

An EGM of Hampshire County judo clubs was called on 11 January 2022 to discuss the resolution for the closing down of the Hampshire Committee. The resolution was proposed in the light of decreasing numbers of volunteers willing to be involved with Committee work, deceasing attendance at Hampshire AGMs by…

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COVID-19

The situation relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) is fast-moving and changes regularly. The Southern Area will continue to follow guidance from the British Judo Association to affiliated clubs, competitions and members following the relevant guidance from the Government which is available here. Covid-19 Response  

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