Jikishin Ju Jitsu Association National Course & Championships 2005
Report & Results
The 12th Jikishin Championships started with a bang, as the fireworks displays in Southend were going off everywhere on the Friday 5th November, the night before the big day. Many of the instructors, officials, competitors and participants were booked into the Westcliff Hotel, where the entertainment was a tribute band to Elvis and Queen ? an interesting night was experienced by all those attending. The service at the bar was a little slow, and one or two people experienced the occasional problem, but generally everyone liked the new hotel location ? right on the front. The mat laying teams, led by Bob Wallis, had been in action getting the Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre ready for the early start on Saturday.
The course got off to a swift start. There were a lot of children this year (over 300) and as always this was a tough job, well handled by the team led by Ian Arbon. The senior instructors on the course were introduced by Professor Terry Parker, and Sensei Brian Herbert then took over the organisation of the day?s activities. The first was the warm-up, followed by the allocation of the mats to the various belts, and the instructors began doing their thing. Unfortunately, due to injury and other commitments, John Steadman, Martin & Sheila Dixon and Jimmy Pape were either unable to attend, or teach this year, and I am sure that they were sorely missed. The course was excellent, however, and the majority of the Ju Jitsuka who I spoke to felt that this had been one of the best courses they had attended ? new guys as well as some of the old stagers who are now 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dans.
Many new techniques were shown, and the instructors always ran out of time before they ran out of things to show. This is a natural consequence of having so many world class instructors attending ? the time has to be short, necessarily, in order for the majority of students to get some time from each of the instructors. It is good as the majority of those attending the course got to see the differing styles of which are practiced not only within the UK, but elsewhere in the world.
The course was over, too quickly for most, but certainly not soon enough for those competing in the afternoon. The lunch break (for some) was called, and those who were officiating went off to change into their Officials uniforms, eat something quickly, and get back to start refereeing, judging and assisting on the various mats. Janet Parker and Lorraine Lunney were seen in the bar, not drinking, but trying to accommodate those competitors who had either changed the event that they wished to compete in, had decided to withdraw, or simply correcting incorrect weights, categories etc. A very big job to have to do on the day.
In the afternoon, the competitions commenced with the junior competitors, and once again the standard was higher than last year. This has been the case for a number of years, and it is very gratifying to all of the sensei attending to see the level of performance rising. This does have consequences in that it becomes more and more difficult to gain a medal; the upside is that the medal that is gained is all the more precious for the difficulties experienced in gaining it.
If there is a criticism, it is that some of the youngsters, whilst understanding what they have to do to compete, had not been instructed in how the matches proceed, and the protocols of competition. This did not spoil the day, but I am sure that there were more than a few youngsters who were confused by the requirements, and more than one child on the Random Attacks had to be guided by the referees and assistants throughout the whole process ? come on sensei?s ? let?s get the kids competition ready and train them in the etiquette as well as the fighting.
What a day! The competition standard was superb, the competitors ready for the competitions, the winners triumphant, and the losers looking to where and what they can improve for next year. The results, for those who wish to view them, are available above.
For many the day was a long hard days work, but extremely rewarding ? the day finished on time, and the medal presentation was completed with the official photographer taking pictures of all of the medal winners (as well as loads of photo?s during the competitions) and he seemed to be doing quite good business. The day was far from over for those staying at the hotel, a meal, disco and late night was planned, and the plan was executed with much gusto ? the evening sped by and there were one or two sore heads in the dining room for breakfast on the Sunday Morning.
The conclusion is that this was yet another successful year, another successful course, and another successful championship. Let?s hope that it continues for many years to come.
From the Head of Jikishin
This year was one of the most, if not the most, successful course and Championships to date and credit this must go down to the support by the sensei?s and the people who helped organise the event.
I would like to personnel thank Bob Wallis for organising the mats and mat areas and for being the day event organiser. Thanks to Alan Stone for helping with the hall arrangements, sound system and photographer, to Ian Arbon for the warm up looking after the juniors and arranging first aid cover.
Well done and thanks to: Vince Bull, Kevin Bull and Ray Egleton the officials for organising the hall especially when everyone arrived at the hall. Earl Walker for the write up, and excellent upkeep of the website. To all the sensei?s and pupils for their support, all of those who gave up their time to assist before, and on the day, and a big thank you to Lorraine Lunney who spent many long evenings helping me for many weeks organising the competitions, mat areas referees and judges.
WELL DONE EVERYONE
Thanks,
Hanshi Brian Herbert
Results
| Junior Events | ||
| Randoms Pee Wees age 6 years | ||
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Niamh Johnings | Stanford /Corringham |
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Ted Turner | Wakarishin |
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Kieran Stagg | Stanford / Corringham |
| Randoms Pee Wee age 7 & 8 years | ||
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Sean Curley | Stanford / Corringham |
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Robert Woodgate | Becontree |
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Luca Martucci | Harlow JJC |
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Sophie Egleton | Becontree |
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Lily Argent | Wakarishin |
| Randoms White & Yellow | ||
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Shelby Trowers | Brentwood / Southend |
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Ave Bohn | Brentwood / Southend |
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Tyler Bowers | Stanford / Corringham |
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Steven Potts | Billericay |
| Randoms Orange | ||
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Rebecca Campbell | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Sam Treloar | Great Totham |
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Alex Green | Great Totham |
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Leanne Howes | Great Totham |
| Randoms Orange Green Tab | ||
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Joe Blake | Stanford / Corringham |
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Philippa Casey | Great Totham |
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Daniel Newby | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Joseph Earley | Brentwood / Southend |
| Randoms Green / Green Blue Tab | ||
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Adam Ellard | Wakarishin |
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Alec Ward | Wakarishin |
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Thomas Ward | Wakarishin |
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Sebastian Demant Mikkelson | Denmark |
| Randoms Blue / Purple | ||
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Derek Chapman | Wakarishin |
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Harry Chapman | Wakarishin |
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Kevin Nossa Torres | Becontree |
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Daniel Brown | Wakarishin |
| Randoms Brown | ||
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Robert Flaxman | Wakarishin |
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Matt Spiller | Brentwood / Southend |
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Ethan Taylor | OEL |
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Daniela Martucci | Harlow JJC |
| Randoms Black | ||
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Emma Creasy | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Nicholas Foote | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Kristian Lord | Wakarishin |
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Matias Larsen | Denmark |
| Sparring Pee Wee aged 6 | ||
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Evan Marsh | Stanford / Corringham |
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Kieran Stagg | Stanford / Corringham |
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Connor Garvey | NKJJK |
| Sparring Pee Wee aged 7 | ||
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Elliot Page | Stanford / Corringham |
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Luca Martucci | Harlow JJC |
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Billy Bowers | Stanford / Corringham |
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Danny Ridgeon | Stanford / Corringham |
| Sparring Girls under 40 k | ||
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Charlotte Walker | Poole |
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Shara Sansom | Stanford / Corringham |
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Emma Ullathorne | Poole |
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Lauren Mclardy | NKJJK |
| Sparring Girls over 40 k | ||
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Phillipa Cassey | Great Totham |
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Sarah Jane Hunt | Harlow JJC |
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Michelle Squirrell | Great Totham |
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Sarah Goodman | Wakarishin |
| Sparring Boys 21 to 29 k | ||
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Sam Wilson | Stanford / Corringham |
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Stuart Tryhorn | Stanford / Corringham |
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George Smith | Poole |
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George Walker | Poole |
| Sparring Boys 30 to 36 k | ||
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Kieran Franklyn | Wakarishin |
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Joe New | Wakarishin |
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Manjit Bharj | Swindon |
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Lee Upton | Wakarishin |
| Sparring Boys 37 to 43 k | ||
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Michael Hamblin | Poole |
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Ryan Spurge | Wakarishin |
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Redmond Carney | OEL |
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Johnnie Osbourne | Wakarishin |
| Sparring Boys 44 to 50 k | ||
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Kristian Lord | Wakarishin |
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Lloyd Young | Stanford / Corringham |
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Tommy Grainger | Wakarishin |
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Peter Leaney | Poole |
| Sparring Boys 51 to 62 k | ||
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Ryan Pollard | BJJA |
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Aaron Scott | Stanford / Corringham |
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James Edmonds | Brentwood / Southend |
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Steven Rutter | Wakarishin |
| Sparring Boys Over 63 k | ||
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Luke Shipwright | Harlow JJC |
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Robert Flaxman | Wakarishin |
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Patrick Kelley | Billericay |
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James Cassey | Great Totham |
| Groundfighting Girls 6 to 9 years old | ||
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Megan Jackson | Wakarishin |
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Fara Martin | Harlow JJJC |
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Bethany Powell | NKJJK |
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Emily Widdon | OEL |
| Groundfighting Girls 10 to 12 years old | ||
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Daniella Martucci | Harlow JJC |
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Chelsie Stansfield | Wakarishin |
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Emma Ullathorne | Poole |
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Tara Chipperfield | Wakarishin |
| Groundfighting Girls 13 to 16 years old | ||
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Scarlett Carney | OEL |
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Lydia Lacey | OEL |
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Lauren Goddard | Harlow JJC |
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Rachel Pembroke | Becontree |
| Groundfighting Pee Wee Aged 6 | ||
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Ryan Jackson | Park Lodge |
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Keiran Stagg | Stanford / Corringham |
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Connor Garvey | NKJJK |
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Evan Marsh | Stanford / Corringham |
| Groundfighting Pee Wee Aged 7 | ||
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Elliot Page | Stanford / Corringham |
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Sean Curley | Stanford / Corringham |
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Danny Ridgeon | Stanford / Corringham |
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Billy Bowers | Stanford / Corringham |
| Groundfighting Boys 20 to 31 k | ||
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Stuart Tryhorn | Stanford / Corringham |
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Luke Downey | Haverhill |
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Sam Wilson | Stanford / Corringham |
| Groundfighting Boys 32 to 39 k | ||
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Ryan Spurge | Wakarishin |
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Bradley Webb | Wakarishin |
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Kieran Franklyn | Wakarishin |
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Joe New | Wakarishin |
| Groundfighting Boys 40 to 49 k | ||
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Kristian Lord | Wakarishin |
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Michael Hamblin | Poole |
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Terry Rippindale | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Anthony Noe | Becontree |
| Groundfighting Boys 50 to 62 k | ||
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Aaron Scott | Stanford / Corringham |
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Luke Micallef | Becontree |
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Stephen Rutter | Wakarishin |
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Jamie Stevenson | Swindon |
| Groundfighting Boys over 63 k | ||
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Michael Franklyn | Hando JJJC |
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Sam Trowers | Becontree |
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Luke Shipwright | Harlow JJC |
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Daniel Brown | Wakarishin |
| Kata Pairs Demonstration Becontree | ||
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Heather Mitchell & Rachel Pembroke | |
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Charlotte Houlton & Sam Trowers | Becontree |
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Jake Meady & Matthew Mitchell | Becontree |
| Kata - White to Orange Belt - Open Hand | ||
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Joanne Newby | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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George Smith | Poole |
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Daniel Newby | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
| Kata - Green to Purple Belt - Open Hand | ||
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Michael Hamblin | Poole |
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Kirstie Woodgate | Becontree |
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Harry Fitzgerald | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
| Kata - Brown to Black Belt - Open Hand | ||
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Kirsten Ferguson | Wakarishin |
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Ellena Wheatley | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Scarlett Carney | OEL |
| Kata Open Category - Weapons | ||
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Kirsten Ferguson | Wakarishin |
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Gary Johnson | Harlow JJC |
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Sarah Goodman | Wakarishin |
| Senior Events | ||
| Senior Random Attacks - White to Yellow Belt | ||
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Simone Harvey | Stanford / Corringham |
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Roger Harvey | Stanford / Corringham |
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Steve Simkins | Fenlands |
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Phil Crofts | Tiptree |
| Senior Random Attacks - Green to Blue Belt | ||
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Emma Proberts | OEL |
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Lee Jarvis | Fenlands |
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Josh Leeke | OEL |
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Lee Moran | Wakarishin |
| Senior Random Attacks - Purple to Brown Belt | ||
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Mark Bywater | OEL |
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Steve Miller | OEL |
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Paul Smith | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Trevor Spiller | Denmark |
| Senior Random Attacks - Black Belt | ||
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Gary Hewitt | Wakarishin |
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Matt De Bono | Wakarishin |
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Peter Newby | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Mikael Knudsen | Denmark |
| Senior Sparring - Women 64 k and Under | ||
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Emma Proberts | OEL |
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Natalie Jeffery | Poole |
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Charlene Llewellyn | Poole |
| Senior Sparring - Women 65 k and Over | ||
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Steph Mindel | NKJJK |
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Claire Hamblin | Poole |
| Senior Sparring - Men 75 k and Under | ||
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Andy Walker | Poole |
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Sam Carr | Brentwood / Southend |
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Aubrey St Louis | Imperial |
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Darren Bird | Brentwood / Southend |
| Senior Sparring - Men 76 to 85 k | ||
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Mark Chase | Tiptree |
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Osita Okafor | Becontree |
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Richard Gallazi | Dagenham / Horchurch |
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Lee Jarvis | Fenlands |
| Senior Sparring - Men 85 k and Over | ||
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Steven Bates | Harlow JJC |
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Phil Crofts | Tiptree |
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Brian Docherty | Becontree |
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John Oliver Fitch | OEL |
| Groundfighting Women - Open Weight Category | ||
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Natalie Jeffrey | Poole |
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Christine Hudson | Park Lodge |
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Charlene Llewellyn | Poole |
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Emma Proberts | OEL |
| Groundfighting Men - Under 69 k | ||
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Sam Carr | Southend / Brentwood |
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Stephen Spicer | Cheshunt |
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Del Manely | BJJA |
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John Carson | Park Lodge |
| Groundfighting Men - 70 to 79 k | ||
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Will Murley | Hando JJJC |
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Jamie Cooke | Haverhill |
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Andy Walker | Poole |
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John Tomsett | BJJA |
| Groundfighting Men - 70 to 79 k | ||
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Chris Richardson | Hando JJJC |
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Gary Day | Cheshunt |
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Ian Humphrey | BJJA |
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Jason Howard | Wakarishin |
| Groundfighting Men - 90 k and Over | ||
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Andrew Tayler | Cheshunt |
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Robert Holmes | Becontree |
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Dave Franklin | OEL |
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Steve Mitchell | Becontree |
| Senior Pairs Demonstration | ||
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Wendy Roser & Stephen Hobday | OEL |
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Alan Hunnable & Martin Hunnable | Fenlands |
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Sarah Bull & Kayleigh Hargis | Stanford le Hope |
| Weapons Kata | ||
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Ray Shoobridge | Harlow JJC |
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Gary Hewitt | Wakarishin |
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Guy Middleton | Harlow JJC |
| Open Hand Kata | ||
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Peter Newby | Dagenham / Hornchurch |
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Gary Hewitt | Wakarishin |
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Jason Howard | Wakarishin |