This is going to be England Hockey's last international event before the Olympics. It is going to be the best 6 female teams in the world competing in Chiswick. More than half a million people watched on TV as Great Britain's women won the silver medal at the Champions Trophy. Now you can see them take on world class opponents live at the Investec London Cup this June. ...more
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Sporting Legacy
Forthcoming Events
This Summer, Saracens will be heading out into the community for a variety of coaching camps for children aged 6-16. The camps will take place at a number of partner clubs and schools and we invite you to join in the fun with 2010 – 2011 Aviva Premiership Champions.
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BREEZE - British Cycling's new network of local bike rides for women has arrived in Aylesbury Vale! Courses will cover Aylesbury Vale, Bucks, Oxfordshire County, Slough Borough, Berkshire Boroughs, , Surrey and West London areas. ...more
Come and find out what it is like to be a Paralympian at this Free event at Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Wednesday 13th June, 7.00-8.00pm. ...more
The FA, with support from local County Sports Partnerships, are holding England Talent Days across the country this summer to find the next potential England Disability star. ...more
Reactivate Bucks, the initiative which draws on the excitement of the 2012 Olympics to connect adults across the county with sports activities, has launched the Reactivate Workplace Challenge. ...more
These championships are being Co-ordinated by Disability Sport Events (DSE) and will be held at Westwood Indoor Tennis Centre Warwick University, Coventry, CV4 7AL on 7-8 July 2012. ...more
Judo
History of Judo
Judo is a grappling sport, based on the skills of attack and defence. It developed from jujitsu – the hand-to-hand combat technique of ancient Samurai warriors. Its name, which means 'the gentle way' in Japanese, reflects its moral code of politeness, courage, sincerity, self-control, honour, modesty, friendship and respect.
Judo was established as a modern physical activity in Japan in 1882, when Professor Jigoro Kano founded his ‘Kodokan Judo’. Responsible for education, he was aware that physical education in his country at that time was sadly lacking.
Kano was also a prominent figure in the Japanese Olympic movement.
The Budokwai in London was one of the first judo clubs to open in Europe. Founded in 1918, it still operates today.
Judo is now the most popular martial art in the world, with 13 million participants in 111 countries.
Judo at the Games
Judo made its first Games appearance at Tokyo 1964 in its home country of Japan. Japanese athletes won three of the four Judo events at those Games. It was not included in the Mexico 1968 programme but was reinstated in 1972.
Since then, the programme has been extended to include seven weight classes for men and seven for women.
The women’s event was a demonstration sport in Seoul in 1988 and a full Olympic sport from Barcelona 1992.
Venue: ExCeL
Dates: Saturday 28 July – Friday 3 August
Gold medals up for grabs: 14
Athletes: 386
Where can I try Judo?
List of Judo Centres in Bucks
Judo is a grappling sport, based on the skills of attack and defence. It developed from jujitsu – the hand-to-hand combat technique of ancient Samurai warriors. Its name, which means 'the gentle way' in Japanese, reflects its moral code of politeness, courage, sincerity, self-control, honour, modesty, friendship and respect.
Judo was established as a modern physical activity in Japan in 1882, when Professor Jigoro Kano founded his ‘Kodokan Judo’. Responsible for education, he was aware that physical education in his country at that time was sadly lacking.
Kano was also a prominent figure in the Japanese Olympic movement.
The Budokwai in London was one of the first judo clubs to open in Europe. Founded in 1918, it still operates today.
Judo is now the most popular martial art in the world, with 13 million participants in 111 countries.
Judo at the Games
Judo made its first Games appearance at Tokyo 1964 in its home country of Japan. Japanese athletes won three of the four Judo events at those Games. It was not included in the Mexico 1968 programme but was reinstated in 1972.
Since then, the programme has been extended to include seven weight classes for men and seven for women.
The women’s event was a demonstration sport in Seoul in 1988 and a full Olympic sport from Barcelona 1992.
Venue: ExCeL
Dates: Saturday 28 July – Friday 3 August
Gold medals up for grabs: 14
Athletes: 386
Where can I try Judo?
List of Judo Centres in Bucks
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