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Martin Lee, Matthew Douthwaite, Emma Thompson and Robert Blakelock junior Black Belts
Emma Thompson receiving her Junior Black from Sensei Graham
Robert Blakelock receiving his Junior Black from Sensei Graham
Martin Lee receiving his Junior Black from Sensei Graham
Matthew Doutwaite receiving his Junior Black from Sensei Graham
Ladies Jitsu-cise Group photo
All Wear Valley clubs will be closed from 23rd to 30th July inc. Clubs open again Sat 31st.
Sensei Graham Qualifies as a Rapid Tactics Assault Instructor as used by US Navy Seals
Congratulations Robert Blakelock, Martin Lee, Emma and Matthew Douthwaite Achieving Junior Black
Sensei Graham said "This was an excellent grading with a very high pass mark. These four are a credit to the youth of Wear Valley and show what can be achieved with didication and hard training."
Congratulations to those Wear Valley students who graded this June
Congratulations to all the students that graded at the Dojo in Grey Street Crook. It was an excellent grading with in nearly 60 students from novices to Blue belt (4th Kyu) taking their next grade.
Ladies only Jitsu-cise classes now twice a week
We now have Ladies only jitsu-cise classes on Tuesdays at 6.30pm and Thursday at 6pm £3 per session. Personal training private lessons are also available on request.
Sensei Graham promoted to 5th Dan in Jujitsu and Kempo Jitsu
Wear Valley Jujitsu Students from Willington, Crook and Bishop Auckland got together for their Grading on Sunday 22nd February.
48 students graded in two separate sessions. Special mention goes to Martin Lee and Eleanor Butcher from the Crook club, Lucas Hughes from Escomb club and Bailey Thompson from St Annes Club for their hard work and excellent grading. See the Wear Valley home page and Gallery for photos.
Wet but not Wild
Wear Valley Jujitsu Club have their Christmas Party at Glenholme Swimming Pool
This year Wear Valley Jujitsu Club held their Christmas party and annual awards at Glenholme Leisure Centre Crook. 65 junior students of the five Wear Valley clubs based in Crook, Parkside, Bishop Barrington, St Annes and Escombe Schools together with a number of parents had the pool to themselves with the use of a large inflatable obstacle course that occupied a third of the pool. After having a great time in the water the children adjourned to the room next to the pool where they enjoyed a buffet supplied by Ashbarton Catering of Crook followed by a free raffle and the award ceremony.
Robert Blakelock was awarded the Student of the year being presented with a Japanese ceremonial sword as well as the trophy.
Other award winners were:
New 2008 student’s award:
Anna Foster, Ben Short, Elliot Dixon, Grant Rowell, Heidi Coulthard, Lauren Parker,, Natalie Sains, Natasha Emerson, Niall Watson and Brice Hall.
Hard work awards:
Aiden Bland, Arran Stobart, George Ellwood, Jonathan Willis, Joshua Welsh, Sam Ward-Harding.
Special awards:
Curtis Bennett, Leon Fleming, Daniel Bowden, Matthew Douthwaite and James Cail
Club Awards:
Jessica Bowan-Parker (Escombe), Martin Lee (Crook), Ben Nicholson(Parkside), Adam Cowper9St Annes), Connor O’Brien(Bishop Barrington).
Dedicated Student Award:
Ashlee Harding
Technical Ability award:
Brandon Fieldson
The children and their parents would like to say a big thank you to the staff of Glenholme Leisure centre for making their Christmas party such a success.
If you would like to know more about Jujitsu and self defence in Wear Valley contact Sensei Graham on 0790 3393613
Congratulations to the Junior Students at Wear Valley Jujitsu
30 students from all over Wear Valley met in their Dojo in Crook last weekend to undertake a grading examination to achieve their next belt in Jujitsu. The grading was overseen by senior examiner Sensei Graham Tomaszko. The standard was extremely high and all students passed taking one step nearer the converted Black Belt.
There were special recommendations to Brandon Fieldson, Ashley Harding, who both took their Brown belts and are now only one step away from Black and Grant Rowell and Curtis Bennett who are two of the clubs newest students, both showing exceptional promise.
Graham Tomaszko Awarded Community Male Coach of the Year for Durham County
Following his success of being awarded Male Coach of the year by Wear Valley Council, Graham was awarded Community Male Coach of the Year for Durham County at the Sports Award Dinner held this year at Shildon. The award was presented by the legendry ex England goal keeper Peter Shilton. This is not only an acknowledgement of Graham but of Mohan Jujitsu and all its Students, more so as the other nominees came from a number of “sports” other than Martial Arts.
Wear Valley October Grading
Wear Valley Jujitsu Club held a junior grading at the Crook Dojo on 12th October. It was an excellent grading with all the students achieving a pass. Congratulations Eleanor George Anna and Daniel for receiving awards for excellence.
Little Tigons a new fun class for 3 to 6 year olds
We have a new class especially for the little ones on Saturdays at 11.30am at Crook. The class is a fun class with a free Little Tigons T shirt after the second week. The idea is to give the younger child a fun look at martial arts and jujitsu in particular. It allows the child to have a rough and tumble, let off steam, gain confidence and understand the discipline needed not only at school but right through life. The class costs £3 per hour with a £10 membership payable after 4 weeks.
Innovations Clients enjoy a "Martial Arts Fun Class"
Innovations clients come along every Tuesday to take part in a fun session. See the Gallery for photos
New clubs to open in Willington and Walsingham in September
Graham Tomaszko receives Male Coach of the Year award from Wear Valley
Graham was awarded Male Coach of the Year from Wear Valley at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on 3rd July, the award was presented by Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards.
New adult club at Speenymoor Liesure Centre Wednesdays 8pm
Ladies Tuesday Jitsu-cise moves to an earlier time of 10am
St Annes Primary School Tues 3.45 - 4.30 juniors 5-11 years
Escomb Primary School Wed 3.30-4.30 juniors 5-11 year olds
Bishop Barrington Sat 10am - 11am Juniors 5-13 year olds
Weds 6.30pm - 7.30pm Juniors
See news page on main site for more details
Jitsu-cise classes, the ultimate in keep fit Tuesady and Wednesday
Jitsu-cise classes, the ultimate in keep fit, have now started on Tuesday and Wednesdays (Tuesday ladies only) at Wear Valley Martial Arts Centre Crook.
Tues 10-11 am
Weds 6.30-7.30pm