Moberly Stars Fun event and NHC Split Grade

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Well done to the Moberly stars that took part in events at Moberly and High Wycombe at the weekend.
In a very hot weekend, Mobely celebrated a return to the newly opened Moberly Sports Centre with a fun event for the youngest members of the Moberly family. The fun event with members from clubs run by Moberly coaches saw all participants receive gold trophies in a very friendly atmosphere. It was a great way to return home.

On Sunday at the NHC Split Grade Competition at High Wycombe, Kyle finally defeated his brother Kamal in the final of the u50k blue and brown belt section. Oliver won a bronze in the u55k. Kristians won a silver in the u42k red and yellow belt section. While in the orange and green section, Parnell picked up a well deserved bronze. Mark, Kaden and Dmori just missed the medals but picked up worthwhile experience.

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Moberly Stars at Bishops Stortford Teams and Rumble

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Well done to the Moberly stars that fought in Bishop Stortford this weekend. Thanks to Nicole Nunn and the Bishop Stortford Judokwai team for another great weekend of events. With a team event on the Saturday and a Red, Yellow and Orange belt rumble on Sunday it is quite a weekend. The Team event on Saturday saw Moberly enter 3 teams in the very unique combined weight event. The Team event was as usual, very competitive and a very high standard. In the red and yellow belt 105k category, Moberly had two teams. Isabella, Isla and Eva had two very hard contests and fought out if their skins showing great team spirit but were unable to progress into the medal contests. Kadan and Parnell in the boys team were a player short in the first contest but still won 2-1. Then the team ‘borrowed’ Luka from Palavani, and they progressed all the way to the final were they were defeated by the team from Palavani! In the Minors and Pre-Cadet team 115k category, Oliver, Ali and Omar showed their experience as they won 3 contests to get to the semi final where some questionable referreeing decisions cost them a place in the final and they had to settle for bronze.
On Sunday Parnell was back at it winning a great silver in the rumble. Kristians also produced some great throws to also win a silver in his category.

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Moberly Stars at Windsor U8 Festival and Red and Yellow Rumble

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After my long day yesterday i was back at it again today with the life blood of our sport, the grassroots level, at the Windsor Judo under 8 Festival and Red and Yellow rumble. Thanks to Danielle Batt for a lovely event.
The Moberly stars under 8s simply love their judo and approach events like these with great excitement and anticipation (and nervous parents!)
Great performances and results for Avyaan,Tyrese, Karam, Kameel, Oliver, Abdullah, Dylan, Isa’h and Deborah.
In the red and yellow rumble there were excellent silver medals for Alex, Mark and Mohammad, and a hard fought bronze medal for Isabella
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Moberlys Stars at the 2018 National Team Championships

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Even as i write this i am in disbelief and awe of the way that the British National Teams Championship is such a rollercoaster of emotions of an event. It is simply my favourite event on the calender. This event brings together the various London area clubs and players and the team spirit is second to none. The coaches promote the ethics of team spirit and togetherness and the players and parents keep that alive. Moberly were represented in the London Area Minors and Pre-Cadet Team by Omar and Ali at u38k, Kyle at u50k and Kamal at u55k. Maddie fought at u57k in the Girls Minors and Pre-cadet team. Alex Kouda and Reuel fought in the Cadet team at u50k and u73k repectively.
As reigning champions the boys Minors and Pre-cadet looked every inch superior with crushing defeats of the Northern, Welsh and Western area teams and a tight contest victory against with the Scottish team. The semi final was won 7-0 against the North West and the final was an exciting encounter against the Northern Home Counties, but a London Area win, 5-2. The boys contributed to some amazing performances and thrilling contests. Maddie played an inportant role in the bronze win for the Girls Minor and Pre-cadet team with some fantastic battling victories. The Cadet and Junior boys team was undone in the pools after two excellent victories over the North and NHC teams, but lost out to the West and Southern Area teams. There was also an emphatic victory for the Senior Mens team, and bronzes for the Senior Women and Cadet Girls. London Area Judo rocks
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Moberly stars at 2018 Kent International

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A big well done to the Moberly stars that fought at this years Kent International event at Medway park this weekend. An excellent 2 day event from Jean Lingham and her team that allows groups that are usually split into sub age categories, to compete in one single age group (under 16). Wining a medal in this event is always a great acheivement as it is such a difficult event. With further categories for Juniors, Seniors and Masters on Sunday.
In section A, Yellow belts, Golds were won by Sheziya (o63k) and Luca (u38k). Parnell was well worthy of his silver medal also at u38k. Kaden (u34k) and Kristians (u42) were unlucky to just miss out on bronze medals.
In section B, Orange and Green belts, Ali and Maddy won excellent bronzes in the u38k and u57k respectively. While Oliver (u38k) Myeisha (u40k), Sacha (u46k) and Dmori (o73k) missed out, but had some great contests.
Section C, Blue and Brown belts the u50k was dominated by the Moberly boys with Kamal winnng gold, defeating Dinari in the final, Kyle winning a great bronze and Alex just being pipped in his bronze final. Luan also won a great bronze in the u60k after an epic semi-final. Omar (u42k) and Daniel (u60k) just missed the medals.
On Sunday, Reuel won the u73k juniors, Micheal won silver in the u73k Seniors and Tyrese won bronze also in u73k. Dominique battled hard for a bronze in the u78k and Richard won a excellent silver in the u90k masters.

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Moberly Star Alex Costello at European Veteran Championships 2018

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Well done to Moberly’s veteran Alex who fought with great dignity and heart at the European Veteran Championships in Glasgow. He fought in the M5 u100k but lost out in the bronze medal final to the Azerbaijani.
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Moberly stars at 2018 London Youth Games

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The London Youth Games was another long and busy day for the Moberly Stars with 16 judoka competing for 8 London boroughs at Crystal Palace. 8 gold medals, 4 silvers and 3 bronzes was a pretty decent haul and underlined Moberly’s standing as a powerhouse of London Judo.
Golds were won by Omar and Dmori (City of Westminster), Malayah (Harrow), Kyle (Brent), Anna (Haringey) and Veras brother Luca, Liam and Luan (Tower Hamlets). Silvers were won by Ali and Reuel (City of Westminster), Myia (Harrow) and Kamal (Brent). Bronzes were won by Daniel (Harrow), Alex (Southwark) and Maddie (Haringey). Oliver (Hammersmith and Fulham) unfortunately, had to move up to the heavier u55k category and lost in the bronze final.
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Moberly Stars at BSJK Red Belt Rumble

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8 Moberly stars took part in the Bishop Stortford Red Belt Rumble earlier today. Another lovely event from Nicole Nunn and her Bishop Stortford team generating a great atmopshere and in an extremely friendly environment (with cakes!!)
Golds were won by Isla, Mark and Amar, all displaying excellent throwing skills. Silvers were won by Aliyah, Zaccai and Alex with great battling qualities. Bronzes were won by Isabella and Maxsim with a determined efforts.
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Moberly Stars at the English Minors Open

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Well done to Myeisha and Dmori who fought in last weekends English Minors Open in Kidderminster.
Dmori was in absolutely magnificent form winning the o50k title with devastating throwing and newaza skills. Myeisha had a tougher time in the u40k but secured an excellent bronze with a well timed foot sweep.
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Moberly Stars at the London Area Open 2018

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The London Open 2018 was a great event with some fantastic judo on display. Split into 6 sections, the London Area Judo competitions team did another great job managing all the sections over the two days.
On day one, the Minors, Pre-cadets and Cadets took centre stage. Myeisha won a breath-taking gold medal in the u40k with some amazing throws. Dmori won silver in the o66k. Parnell had an epic day with no less than 7 (seven) contests with 5 wins but he ended the day in 5th place in the massive u38k group. Kristians picked up great experience in the u42k.
In the Pre-Cadets, Kyle won a well deserved gold in the u50k with his highly impressive judo skills. Ali won a great silver in the u38k, with battling bronzes won by Omar also in the u38k, defeating Oliver and Maddy also won a great bronze in the u57k. Sacha and Corey also just missed the medals in the u46k and u55k.
Cadets Alex and Daniel found the going a little tough, but picked up further experince in the u50k and u60k respectively.
On day two, Juniors Reuel and Tyrese picked up golds in the u66k and u73k with dominating displays. Dominique won a well deserved silver in the u78k seniors and Richard ended the weekend with a bronze in the u90k masters.IMG_20180520_191214_244