Moberly Stars in High Wycombe and Osaka

Well done to the Moberly stars competing this weekend at events at High Wycombe and Osaka, Japan. On Saturday at the NHC Schools Qualifier, Oliver won gold in the u46k category and achieved priority entry into the British Schools Championship in 2020. On Sunday, at the High Wycombe Mini Mon, Isabella won a great silver in the u40k under 12 years. She showed great improvement winning some very tough contests. Mark won a bronze in the u42k with his high intensity judo, while a debut for Tuugi in the u42k u16 years section saw him win a great bronze medal with a great turnover. The High Wycombe Mini Mon also laid on a great lunch for the coaches, which was truly appreciated.
Over in Osaka, Japan, John continues in his quest to obtain qualifying points for the 2020 Olympics. after leading his Czech opponent for most of the contest, a late score meant golden score and John lost out in the extended time.

Moberlys Stars in Acton, Hackney and Worthing

Well done to the Moberly Stars competing last weekend at events in Acton, Hackney and Worthing. On Saturday the under 8s and red belts took part in the Mikes Judo club fun festival. The under 8s team of Razia, Emma, Adrian, Tyreece, Christopher, Umar, and Azreal had great fun experiencing more contests and fun. In the red belt section, Nyriel, Ben and Ricayah won golds, silvers were won by Anna, Abdullah K, Nils and Sara and bronzes were won by Yahya, Alex, Abdullah M, Francesca and Alex.
Over in Hackney, Cian (u42k) and Kristians (u50k) won some hard fought bronzes. On Sunday in Worthing, Cadets Dinari and Oliver won gold and silver respectively at the Sussex Cadet championships.

Moberly Stars at London Area Schools and College Event

Well done to the Moberly competitors representing their various schools and colleges at the London Area Schools Qualifier and the London Area College and Universities championships at UEL last weekend. On Saturday, golds were won by Dinari u55k and Daniel u66k in the years 10-13 group. In years 8-9 Kaden won a silver in the u38k. Cian also won a silver in the u42k years 6-7 and Eva won a bronze in the u44k. Micayah won a silver in the year 4-5 u36k category. Sasha just missed out in his new weight group of u55k in the 10-13 year group. On Sunday in the College and University event, Miya defeated sister Malayah to win gold in the Nov to 3k section. Both then fought among the 1st Kyu’s where they won a silver and bronze respectively.
Meanwhile in Holland Omar fought in the Adidas international event winning a fantastic bronze medal with more of his amazing newaza skills.

Moberly Stars at Welsh Pre Cadet and Cadet Open 2019

Big well done to Omar who won a fantastic bronze medal at the Welsh Pre-Cadet and Cadet Open last weekend. It was an extremely tough weekend with large groups and a very high standard. Omar fought in the Cadet u50k and his neat newaza skills helped him win Moberly’s sole medal of the event. Just losing in bronze finals were Oliver A in the u46k and Dinari in the u50k. Tough day for the rest of the troop but with 4 weeks to National Championships it will be enough to motivate them to give it a greater effort. Cadets Ali (u46k), Liam and Oliver L (u55k), Alex, Kyle and Kamal(u60k) and Daniel (u60k) and Pre-Cadets Luca (u42k) and Myeisha (u48k).