2018 has been a busy year with visiting French judo player and state representative teams and Australian Championships
Great experience for our members. Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven continues to provide as much as we can to offer all members a rewarding and educational experience. During 2018 we have had a visit and training session with other state teams while we also competed in the Australian Championships. We have also had a visit for 1 month from a visiting French judo player. It's been a busy year but very enjoyable and satisfying.
Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven has had a steady flow of success throughout 2017
We have had members earn their black belts, children become NSW State Champions and our more experienced players gain bronze and gold medals in the Australian Judo Championships. We have had visiting Japanese judo player, invited judo clubs for combined training and we have been invited to other judo clubs in other states. We have also had themed Sumo nights with very interesting history and knowledge provided.
With our memberships numbers growing every term we canvas 50 students on two separate mat areas in two separate rooms. The main hall is our general class with the secondary room being for more specific lessons.
First night back for 2017 holds special significance with 11 black belts of Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven lending support
First night back for 2017 holds special significance with 11 black belts of Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven lending support while enjoying the fun and lively atmosphere of judo at it's best, with children and parents having fun while learning the disciplined sport of judo. Thank you to our black belts for supporting our students in the past, present and future. Left to right; Danny, Darren, George, Ken, John, Bruce, Hiromi, Elisha, Casey, Shekea and Tony.
AKJA Australian Judo Championships 2016
Bushido Judo Club recently competed in the AKJA Australian Judo Championships held in Wollongong. All members that entred excelled with outstanding efforts. From 16 members competing 11 medals came home. For the few that did not achieve medals they will certainly be hot favorites next year. Winning and losing has taught all members valueable lessons of which they will learn and improve as they continue practising while having fun! Congratulations to all members, you have made your coaches very proud!
Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven Judo Exhibition
Involved in the community! Bushido Judo Club was invited to hold an exhibition displaying Judo at the Shoalhaven Spring Fair. It was a fun day with members turninig up and displaying the uniqness of the sport of Judo. The exhibition went so well Bushido Judo Club has been invited back to next years Spring Fair. Coaches have already been discussing a new spectacular format. Come and see next year!!
Olympic Judo Night Celebration
Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven celebrated the RIO Olympics with a special training night. There were games all night long with all members having an amazing night which was capped off with an award ceremony ans green and gold cup cakes. We would also like to recognise and thanks Commonwealth Bank Nowra and Australia Post Nowra for your support of this night. The children enjoyed their bags of goodies!
Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for Bruce Fagan founder and president of Bushido Judo Club. Bruce Fagan has been recognised for his service to the community through his involvement in judo. Bruce began judo in 1965 and since then has created one of the most successful judo clubs in Australian judo history. Throughout his journey Bruce has taught many students who ranged from Olympians to excited white belts who gained their yellow belts, either way Bruce has had an effect on many children, adults and families throughout the years. Congratulations Bruce! *Picture - Bruce Fagan and Ken Murphy pictured at Government House with Bruce accepting his OAM.
Bushido Judo Club Shoalhaven Heads now has it's own facebook page, feel free to check it out. Click here to go directly to our facebook page!
Bushido Judo Club - Shoalhaven
Great News!! With the continued influx of new students becoming members at Bushido Judo Club - Shoalhaven, we now offer two classes being run at the same time in two seperate rooms at the Shoalhaven Community Centre (thank you to the suport of the Shoalhaven Community Centre Management). One class is for seniors and experienced players the other is for our beginners and juniors.
Splitting the class up into two has given the coaches and students a far more engaging and exciting opportunity to experience a more player-centred class. Coaches have the opportunity to focus more on smaller groups which will focus more on the individuals needs.
The two rooms have been a striking success and has left everyone excited and keen to further enjoy their judo experience.
Bushido Judo Club - Shoalhaven
Please note, training will be held on Tuesday night only.
On our first training session back for this year we have had a blockbuster night with many eager children ready and willing to learn judo while having a great time. It was great to see everyone back from the holiday break and a few new members. It looks as though the word is getting out about how enjoyable judo is at Bushido Judo Club - Shoalhaven. We are family focused and player-centred which has shown through with retaining and building on our bumper last year. The enthusiasm for judo from the children of our local region demonstrates that the foundations of a dedicated coaching staff has been the right recipe to enforce an enjoyable and condusive family sporting environment at a more than reasonable price.
Classic Judo on display!
Jett playing the Queensland International Judo Championships. This photo captures Jett on his way to winning gold with a classic judo throw. Jett's father (Air) is a Bushido Judo Club Member from when he was a child, and now has the delight of watching his son display quality judo in big competitions in Australia and Singapore. Well done father and son, keep up the good work and great judo family friendly attitude!!
Bushido wins first place in the 2015 Australian Championships!
Jett played outstanding judo to place first in the 2015 Australian Judo Championships. Congratulations Jett!
Judo starts 2015 with enthusiastic students
Judo classes for 2015 have started with large attendance and coaches predicting a bumper year as 2014 was huge. Coaches have been working on good basics and grounding principles of judo throughout 2014 which will lead to a very exciting year for students in 2015.
The classes are structured in such a way that a student can begin judo anytime of the year with many coaches present to guide new students through learning the basics of judo ready to learn with the class. All new comers are welcome, visit the Training Times and Location page to learn more of where we are and how to contact us. All beginners are welcome!
Memebers
The Bushido Judo Club 2015 Calendar is now available in the members section of our website.
Bushido Judo Club founder, Bruce Fagan recognised as Shoalhaven Sporting Hero - December 2014
In December 2014 Bruce Fagan was inducted into the Shoalhaven Hall of Sporting Fame as a Shoalhaven Sporting Hero. Bruce has trained over thousands of students including 81 black belts and a 12 Olympians. An Australian National level 3 coach for 13 years, he has coached students to an outstanding 209 Australian Titles. Further to this Bruce’s students have represented Australia 212 times at international tournaments to 70 wins and 127 additional places. Bruce has been president of Bushido Judo Club for 40 years, President of JFA NSW for 4 Years, President of Judo Federation of Australian for 3 years, served on many committees in the past 45 years. Positions held; treasurer, grading and awards committee, technical judo representative and regional President. Olympic 1992 and Commonwealth Games 1990 Coach, Vice President of the Oceania 3 years. Congratulations Bruce, it's nice to see your dedication being recognised.
Bushido - Shoalhaven club yearly competition - November 2014
Bushido Shoalhaven held the yearly club competition with some outstanding judo on display. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere surrounded the mat with children and parents watching each match with interest.
The obvious stand out for the night was the level of skill displayed by each player. Techniques were being used non-stop which was an absolute delight to see. The future of all competitors involved certainly looks bright. It must be mentioned that the competition ran like clockwork thanks to Bruce, Daniel, Shekea and Ken.
Well done members and thank you to the parents that sat and enjoyed the night’s matches.
Results
1st Harry Sullivan and 2nd Toby Hokin: A tough match but Harry’s experience and technique certainly answered Toby’s enthusiasm and power.
1st Johnny Lamb and 2nd Sena Fagan: A whirlwind of a match that could go either way. In the end they were just as happy sitting off the mat clapping each match.
1st Sophia Fagan and 2nd Lily Bradley: Lily played impeccably and lead half way through the match until Sophia slipped her hip in twice for two clean Yukos. Well done girls!
1st Darcy Entwistle and 2nd Harrison Bronzino: Darcy and Harrison had their first competition tonight and both played well. Unfortunately Harrison became caught in a hold down as Darcy moved in quickly on the ground. It would had been nice to see them play more stand up judo.
1st Harry Sullivan and 2nd Tom Bradley: It doesn’t help when you are training partners and friends, but Harry and Tom had a good go, though I know Tom could do much better on a good day. Good effort guys!
1st Finn Lewis and 2nd Ryan Lewis: Finn played amazing judo 2 weeks ago at the Country Championships, and although Finn won tonight, Ryan’s judo was incredible to watch. Ryan’s ground work and his attacking judo was pure joy to watch considering he is only 6 year old.
1st Taylor Fagan and 2nd Jaylen Thompson: Once again we have a matchup of two good training partners which always make the bout difficult. Jaylen held out as long as he could until Taylor’s strength and technique took advantage. Tough match guys, well done.
1st Sam Fergusson and 2nd Zach Fergusson: The Fergusson brothers know how each other play every inch of the way but that did not stop an incredibly entertaining match. With 5 seconds to go Zach lost to Sam. Their determination should give them great strength looking towards the future.
1st Aimee Lamb and 2nd Archie Strode: Archie has only been coming to judo for a short time but boy did he give it a go. This match went to golden score where Aimee won with a wazari. Great effort both players!
1st Abigail Sullivan and 2nd Sophia Fagan: Abigail played very well to control Sophie’s dangerous hip throw to win, but it must be mentioned that Sophia generated the uncanny ability to escape from three hold downs which is certainly no easy task. Well done girls.
1st Lily Brodie and 1st Sarah Brodie: That is not a typo. These two sisters were so evenly matched it would be impossible to award the win to one and not the other. Lily and Sarah have taken to judo like a duck to water. Outstanding efforts girls.
Bushido students excel at competition - October 2014
Bushido Judo Club members competed in the State Country Judo Championships and the South Coast Open Judo Championships which were held at the Bomaderry Basketball Centre. 
This was the last time that these tournaments will be held at the Bomaderry Basketball Centre as the council is pulling down the building. For 17 years Bushido Judo Club has been organising these competitions and as a result brought financial benefit into the local community, as well as athletes from Interstate, Europe and Asia and our local players. The tournaments have built up a tremendous amount of interest everywhere, unfortunately there is no where big enough to hold these tournaments in the Shoalhaven area, which stops our children from getting that much needed experience in the sport.
Even though our senior members did not attend this tournament because of other commitments the Junior members from Bushido Judo Club were fantastic in gaining 24 placings some just competing for the first time in open judo tournaments.
NSW Judo Country Championships results - Aimee Lamb 1st, Sophia Fagan 2nd, Sarah Brodie 1st, Lily Brodie 2nd, Toby Hokin 1st, Ryan Lewis 2nd, Jaylen Thompson 1st, Lily Brodie 2nd, Taylor Fagan 2nd, Daniel Fagan 1st, Jett Vongxaysay 1st Division 1, Jett Vongxaysay 1st Division 2.
South Coast Open Judo Championships results - Toby Hokin 1st Division 1, Toby Hokin 2nd Division 2, Taylor Fagan 1st Division 1, Jaylen Thompson 1st, Sarah Brodie 1st Division 1, Sarah Brodie 2nd Division 2, Taylor Fagan 3rd Division 2, Lily Brodie 3rd, Daniel Fagan 1st, Jett Vongxaysay 2nd, Kheim Cunet 2nd.
Grading Achievement - September 2014
A fantastic effort by students who have been practising for the past month to achieve their new grades.
Back row: Lauchlan John Middle row: Toby Hokin, Abigail Sullivan, Lily Bradley, Lily Brodie, Sarah Brodie Front Row: Sophia Fagan, Aimee Lamb, Sena Fagan, Jarvis John