The Coronavirus pandemic has had and continues to have a huge impact on our daily lives. Judo and all judo events have had to stop, but this does not mean the sport can't be still part of our lives. As big changes have made to our daily routines, our Talent Cymru Athletes share how they've adjusted
Welsh Judo COVD-19 Statement 19 June 2020
Please find our updated statement following the recent Welsh Government announcement by First Minister Mark Drakeford below. We welcome the easing of restrictions by Welsh Government today as well as commending them for putting in place what they feel is best route back for Wales. The
COVID-19 UPDATED STATEMENT: 29th MAY 2020
Following the recent Welsh Government announcement by First Minister Mark Drakeford please find our updated statement below. The Coronavirus pandemic has caused dramatic changes in our sport and circumstances over the last few months, and we appreciate that these can be confusing and difficult
Club Feature | A Brief History of Sanshirokwai
Words by Gareth Rees and Emyr Rees The town of Llanelli is usually synonymous with its tinplate history and renowned rugby following, but it is also home to one of Wales’ oldest judo clubs, the Sanshirokwai, which was founded by Steadman Davies MBE in 1958. The following is a brief history of
Volunteers’ Week 2020
Volunteers' Week is fast approaching! Taking place between the 1st - 7th June, Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. There are countless volunteers who make judo in Wales as successful as it is, and we want to
Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday saw the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, led by the Mental Health Foundation. Running from 18 -24 May, the theme of the 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week campaign was kindness, and it has been inspiring to see so many members of our Welsh Judo community committing acts of
Kindness of a Carer: Jasmine Hacker-Jones
The past couple of months have presented numerous challenges to us all, reinforcing the importance of supporting Mental Health Awareness Week. Between 18th - 24th May 2020, this year's campaign theme is kindness. During these unprecedented times, as we all adapt to new roles and routines it is vital
THROW YOUR SUPPORT BEHIND CLEAN SPORT WEEK 2020
UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week takes place from18-24 May, this year focuses on staying clean in quarantine, given the restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the current challenges and uncertainty we are facing around when we will return to the dojo, the Welsh Judo