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Grange Judo Club Gradings

 Grange Judo Club held their gradings on January26th and 27th 2007. Over 37 children and adults took part and all done well. Amongst those taking part was Craig Saunders, who was attempting to go for his Junior 1st Dan (Black belt). I thought it would be a good idea to have a guest examiner down for the occasion. Jack and I decided to invite Sensei Danny Murphy 5th Dan BJA and an old friend of ours down. Danny acuatly started his Judo career with Grange Judo Club many (to many to remember!) years ago. Danny has gone on to become an excellent Judo player and coach. His fighting skills has taken him to 3 silver medels in the World Masters tournament and commonwealth Masters champion. For his Junior 1st Dan, Craig had to perform the Nage-No-Kata, a series if 15throws done both right and left handed, a line up against 5 players and basicly everey thow in the syllabus to a high standard. I am pleased to say that Craig passed with flying colours. I think that even Danny was supprised at his performance. Below are some of the photo's from the grading. More will follow when Jack downloads them!

L to R Back row : Jack Addis 1st Dan, Examiner, Senior Instructor    

                                                        Danny Murphy 5th Dan, Guest Examiner   

                                                                                            Mike Gingell 5th Dan, Senior Examiner /Chief Instructor

      Front row                     Craig Saunders Junior 1st Dan   

                                                                                     Elliot Sampat 2nd Dan (Uki for Craigs Kata)

                                            Sensei Danny Murphy and Craig Saunders

                        Sensei Danny Murphy presenting Craig with his Black belt