Copyright Peter Morton Academy of Judo Jujitsu Karate
Batemans Bay junior seminar 2004
7 August 2004
This article appeared in the 2004 newsletter.
The 2004 Batemans Bay junior seminar was held at the Batemans Bay Primary School in Surfside.
The Batemans Bay Junior Seminar kicked off around 10am with an opening ceremony, then it was straight into etiquette where the academy motto was discussed, the opening and closing ceremonies were explained, and students were shown their role as part of this tradition.
Next were warm up exercises, leading into games of tunnel ball and leapfrog (which is always popular) and, to make sure all were limber, a good round of stretching followed.
Now that all were in the groove, tsuki, keri, long twisting punch, kung fu chop, front kick and double round kick were demonstrated and practiced.
Not to be left out, Senseis Ison and Noble tossed in a judo demonstration and when the students had thrown each other around for a while, enter Shihans Rowley and Scharrer who proceeded to demonstrate Ogoshi and Koshi Guruma.
After the body slamming it was time for a cuppa, with morning tea followed by a second round of etiquette on the proper way to bow for all occasions and belt tying.
Follow all this with more techniques, such as Collar Holding, Side Ground Choke and Kidney Karate, and you have some very hungry individuals.
Lunch was next on the agenda and then, when all were full, they were herded back into the dojo to warm up for some more technique demonstrations and practice. Students were kept amused with Straddle Ground Choke, Arms Around Body From Behind Feet Together (No.1 Pivot) and Single Wrist Hold.
Time to bring out the competitive instinct with the Basic Steps competition. For this, instead of branches competing, students competed in mixed teams with an instructor, picked at random, leading them. This was something different and the result was quite organised, considering the competitors were not used to each other or the way in which the instructor called the steps.
For the Two-Man Attack competition, Frog had the honour of selecting the competitors and winners. They all performed at a high level and, as usual, it was hard to choose a winner. Eventually a boy and a girl were selected as the best in the two-man attack, so there were two winners.
Presentations were the second last ceremony of the day, where medals and certificates were presented. Following the closing ceremony was a spot of afternoon tea to end the day.
Junior seminars are always fun and a learning experience, no matter what rank a member holds, and this one was no exception.
Competition results
Basic Steps
- WinnersDavid Rowley's group
- Highly RecommendedHaley Reid
Two-Man Attack
- Girl - Haley Reid
- Boy - Dyllon Powell
Most Improved Seminar Student
- Girl - Tara Kane
- Boy - Dyllon Powell
Best Skill In Belt Tying
- Girl - Bridgit McIntyre
- Boy - Allan Barenaba
Best Skill in Judo Throws
- Girl - Daniele Smith
- Boy - Ewan Cameron
Best Skill in Kicking
- Ryan Barwick
- James Davey