Competition Results – Droitwich

Well done all those who fought today. You all demonstrated the full spirit of judo and performed really well!
Gold – Quinn Woodward
Silver – Lewis Tooley
Silver – Lilah Boxall
Silver – Owain Williams
Bronze – Matthew Tooley
Bronze – Harry Haddleton-Fripp
Bronze – Megan Simpson

Well done all!!

Ross gains his Level 2 Coaching Award

We are pleased to announce that club coach Ross Fellows,  has now completed his UKCC Level 2 coaching award.

Ross has gained both his Level 1 and Level 2 coaching awards in an exceptionally quick amount of time, which demonstrates his commitment to the sport of judo and to the club. In addition to this, he has also achieved his 1st Dan at the same time as undertaking his coaching awards.

Congratulations to Ross, from everyone in the Friary Judo Club.

Droitwich Spa Judo Kan low grade competition

Droitwich Yellow belt with orange tags and under competition on 15 February 2015 at Witton Middle School, Old Coach Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8BD.

This is an open AJA event for children between 5 and 16 where everyone who enters should get at least three contests.

Click here for further details.

If you wish to enter this event please contact club coach Matthew Harte  or Craig Aisling  (07915 051154 / E: casrefractory@gmail.com).

Matthew gains his 5th Dan Grade


It is with great pleasure Friary Judo Club announce that head coach Matthew Harte has been promoted to 5th Dan (Godan) as of 6th December 2014.

Matthew joins an elite club of judoka who have achieved this grade through the competitive route and we feel that this absolutely reflects Matthew’s dedication and commitment to the sport.

Congratulations to Matthew from all of the members of the club.

Friary Judo Awards 2015

awards2014Most Improved Junior:

Winner – Matthew Tooley
Runners Up – Lilah Boxall and Robert Turner

Most Improved Senior

Winner – Darrell Mawle
Runner Up – Rav Kumar

Best Junior

Winner – Ruby Kumar
Runner Up – Quinn Woodward

Best Senior

Winner – Ross Fellows
Runners Up – Paul Jarvis and Matthew Turner

Congratulations to all!!