Kent Sombo Open

Kent Sombo Open

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1986 and all that

Do You recognise these people you should

 If you did not they were 1) Peter Barwell and Margret Clarke, 2) Referees John Clarke, Susan Clarke and Stephen Kontozi. Fighter Ken Cassell and Dave Boulding 3) The little fellow is John not his son Lewis

I believe this was the 1986 Swale Martial Arts Club Championships

Results
Karate:
7th & 8th Kyu
Gold B Page
Silver G Fost
Bronze I Carpenter & B Fisher

6th & 5th Kyu
Gold R Bailey
Silver K Carpenter

3rd Kyu and above
Gold J Mackness
Silver B Wood

Over 35 years
Gold B Wood
Silver K Cassell
Bronze P Fitsimons & D Boulding

Judo:
15 - 18 years
Gold R Taylor
Silver A Wellsman

71K Kyu:
Gold A wellsman
Silver K Cassell
Bronze D Boulding

78k Kyu
Gold B Page
Silver I Carpenter
Bronze K carpenter

Over 1st Kyu
71k
Gold J Harris
DSilver A kontozi
Open
Gold G Frost
Silver A Wellsman
Bronze J Harris & K Cassell

Over 35 Years

Gold A Kontozi
Silver D boulding
Bronze P Fitzsimmons & K Cassell

Sombo:
 u75k
Gold A Wellsman
Silver B Fisher

O75k
Gold J Harris
Silver B Page
Bronze R Bailey

Shiai Jutsu:

u71k
Gold A Wellsman
Silver B Wood

Over 71k
Gold J Mackness
Silver J Harris
Bronze A Kontozi

Martial Arts for Two year olds I do not think so

I have just had a telephone call from a mother of a 3 year old that is doing some form of Martial Art, which involves kicking and punching. She has complained that the instructor expects to much of the kids and she feels it is unsafe. She asked if her son could come to the Swale Martial Arts Club, I told her that we would not take children until they are 5 years of age and would encourage them to do Judo first.

She asked why 5 as this other clubs takes them at 2 years of age. Yet again I had to explain that children under 5 to not have the mental or emotional facilities’ to perform any Martial Art, never mind what the Instructors says. The idea that anyone should teach kids under 5 to punch and kick another human being is morally wrong and can endanger the physical and mental growth of a child.

A lot of people will say teaching child this young will instil discipline, control their aggression and can be used a self defence? Who are they defending themselves against other 2 year old and is the answer to that to teach them to kick them NO will they be able to defend against an adult NO as for discipline there are many other ways of instilling that in a child and most of that should come from the parent but if you want some form of physical activity for your child why not Street Dance, Gymnastics, Tumble tots these are far better for under 5’s then a violent Martial Art which involves Kicking and Punching either another person or equipment.

In later life Martial Arts can be of great benefit it will teach self-discipline and group discipline but first you will need to understand what discipline is, it will also be way of forging friendships and bonding with same thinking people. It will help you how to eat properly, keep your body in good condition and most importantly it will teach you to respect other people but first you need some idea of what life is a pre school child does not understand this.

I have always recommended Judo or Amateur Wrestling as the first port of call when moving into a Combat Discipline not because I dislike other Martial Arts but purely because it is safer and don’t involve striking and the philosophy of hurting someone. Most grappling Sports do not allow dangerous techniques such as submission techniques for the under 14 and as such it about trying to pin your opponent or throw them in a safe form in fact to intentionally to try and hurt your opponent could lead to a ban. Many top Martial Arts players and Cage Fighter started their career in grappling.

My advice to parents discourage them from behaving like Power Rangers and when they are 5 bring to us our Club has been in Sittingbourne since 1957 and has a proven track record

Commonwealth Sambo

Yesterday in my position as Chairman British Sombo Federation I had a meeting with the President of the Commonwealth Sambo Association Lord Reading. The meeting was arranged to clear up any misunderstanding between the two organisations. I am glad to say the meeting was a complete success I found Lord Reading to be a very pleasant, intelligent and influential person who has the interest of Sombo at heart and I believe the BSF can help him in promote a viable Commonwealth Sambo Association

Martin Clarke

 can I remind everyone in Kent and surrounding Counties that the Closing date for the Kent Open is just a few weeks away

Also lets not forget the British Open in June

Warriors Grappling Academy

Warriors Grappling Academy 

Sittingbourne Kent

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Faversham Invitation Judo Championship

Invitation Junior Judo Championships

April 14^th Abbey School Faversham

What a tremendous competition this was, the entry was about 65 youngsters with about a 100 spectators. Two mats on the go and everything finished in 3 ½ hours. Faversham J C must congratulated on an excellent organised tournament and obviously thanks to all the helpers

This competition reminded me of the hay days of Judo back in the 1970’s/80’s with lots of enthusiasm form both parents and children but with better mats and better organisation. The new venue for the Faversham Club is fantastic with many halls on site, the club have the facilities to organise a small friendly competition to a large International Tournament I have already asked if they can run IBF Open in October/November. The feature of the lovely Banners hanging from the beams also gave the event atmospheres; Club Coach Lee Reeves who has a company making banners plus T Shirts he even tells me he is moving into bespoke wallpaper supplied these. So who will be the first to have a room with Judoka wallpaper would you like me to be the model?

Well done Faversham J C especially Trevor Davies 6^th Dan and George Holbrook 2nd Kyu

 And I look forward to many more tournaments.

If you enjoyed that competition why not try the Kent Open Sombo, Sombo is a Russian form of Judo and for children it is not a lot different to what they are doing now with slight difference I rules. For example you cannot lose on a hold down maximum of 4 points on a hold other points are 1pt 2pts 4pts. To win the fighter with the most points, 12 points clear margin or total victory which is throwing someone on their back but remaining in a standing position.

This is a great way to improve your Judo as you get more chances to try your techniques have a look at the advert

Judo at Faversham

Faversham Judo Club
are organising a Judo tournament for Children at their Dojo for the ridiculous fee of just £5. It has been many years since the Club has organised this type of Tournament so it is hoped they will get maximum support from everyone. Participation in Sport generally has been in massive decline and its clubs like Faversham who trying to revitalise the interest especially in Judo. If you are interested contact George Holbrook g.holbrook2007@btinternet.com or Trevor Davies tre4davies@talktalk.net