THE JUDO ACADEMY

Everybody Active 2020

‘THIS GIRL CAN THROW’

In Partnership with,

Belfast City Council, Irish Judo and The Judo Academy

‘To deliver and sustain a sport specific judo programme to 800 teenage girls in

West and North Belfast; with an outcome of a permanent judo club for women

and girls in the community.’

St. Dominic’s Grammar School – West Belfast

Blessed Trinity College – North Belfast

Day 1 - Thursday 18th January - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

23 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

2 girls from this group were recorded as having a disability, one with a

degenerative bone disorder and one with ‘special education needs’. A

teaching assistant was present at the class.

Skills Covered were Dynamic warm up, coordination and reaction,

Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi in to Kesa Gatame.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Day 2 – Friday 19th January – 9.00am – 12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

29 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 9

19 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

1 girl from this group was recorded as having a ‘disability’ with limited

use of one hand. She took part in the whole session but finished a few

minutes before the end to facilitate changing back in to uniform.

Skills Covered were Dynamic warm up, coordination and reaction,

Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi in to Kesa Gatame.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi. Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 3 – Tuesday 23rd January - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

23 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Introduction to Judo etiquette, respect and moral values.

Skills Covered were Dynamic warm up, coordination and reaction,

Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi in to Kesa Gatame

Day 4 - Thursday 25th January - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

22 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

28 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

2 girls from this group were recorded as having a disability, one with a

degenerative bone disorder and one with ‘special education needs’. A

teaching assistant was present at the class.

Skills Covered were Animal Movement Pattern warm up, core movement

and coordination. Use of alternative grips with belts/tails as props.

Techniques covered were O Goshi in to Mune Gatame. Turnover from

All 4’s to Mune Gatame.

Defence by escaping from pins. Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 5 – Friday 26th January – 9.00am – 12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

28 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Session 2 - Year 9

12 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Skills Covered were Animal Movement Pattern warm up, core movement

and coordination. Use of alternative grips with belts/tails as props.

Techniques covered were O Goshi in to Mune Gatame. Turnover from

All 4’s to Mune Gatame.

Defence by escaping from pins. Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 6 – Tuesday 30th January - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

23 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Animal Movement Pattern warm up, core movement

and coordination. Use of alternative grips with belts/tails as props.

Techniques covered were O Goshi in to Mune Gatame. Turnover from

All 4’s to Mune Gatame.

Defence by escaping from pins. Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 7 – Thursday 1st February – 9.00am – 12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

20 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

22 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Skills Covered were Fast Feet, Tai sabaki (body turning) and

coordination warm up. Use of resistance bands as a learning aid.

Techniques covered were Ippon Seoi Nage (shoulder throw).

Defence from striking using Ippon Seoi Nage.

Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 8 – Friday 2nd February – 9.00am – 3.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

20 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

22 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Session 3 – Year 11

14 girls for Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self Defence.

Skills Covered were Fast Feet, Tai Sabaki (body turning) and

coordination warm up.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi, O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage

(shoulder throw).

Defence from striking using Ippon Seoi Nage.

Day 9 – Monday 5th February - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

18 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

26 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Introduction to Judo etiquette, respect and moral values.

Skills Covered were individual movement, partner movement, kuzushi

(breaking balance), action and reaction, Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi,

Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Day 10 – Tuesday 6th February - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 8

23 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Fast Feet, Tai sabaki (body turning) and

coordination warm up. Use of resistance bands as a learning aid.

Techniques covered were Ippon Seoi Nage (shoulder throw).

Defence from striking using Ippon Seoi Nage.

Back to Back Newaza wrestling.

Day 11 - Thursday 8th February - 10.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

22 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 – Year 12

19 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Working with a

partner and Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi in to Kesa Gatame.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 12 - Wednesday 21st February - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

18 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session - Year 12

12 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Working with a

partner and Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi in to Kesa Gatame.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 13 - Thursday 22nd February - 10.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Tsugi Ashi, Tsuri Ashi, Working with a partner and

Kumi Kata. (Grip fighting)

Techniques covered were O Goshi.

Defence from striking to O Goshi.

Throwing in groups at speed, Nagekomi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 14 – Monday 26th February - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

22 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Session 2 - Year 11

23 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Due to time constraints, we went straight in to the judo skills of partner

movement, supporting partners weight and taking care of them.

Techniques were O Soto Otoshi with emphasis on kata style striking

movement, followed by the importance of keeping alert and moving

while wrestling on the ground.

Day 15 - Wednesday 28th February - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

18 girls for their second session.

Skills Covered were movement and use of legs and hips to support

partners body weight.

Techniques covered were O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage.

Newaza development and importance of staying aware in this discipline.

Session 2 - Year 8

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, Working with a partner and Kumi Kata.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 16 – Monday 5th March - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 9

24 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Techniques were O Soto Otoshi with emphasis on kata style striking

movement, followed by the importance of supporting partner in the fall.

Session 2 - Year 11

26 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Techniques were O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage with emphasis on kata

style striking movement, followed by the importance of keeping alert and

moving while wrestling on the ground.

Day 17 - Wednesday 7th March - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

18 girls for their introductory session.

Maybe the best group so far!!!!

Skills Covered were movement and use of legs and hips to support

partners body weight, lifting as per judo techniques.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi, O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage.

Session 2 - Year 8

24 girls for their second judo session.

Skills Covered were movement and use of legs and hips to support

partners body weight, lifting as per judo techniques.

Techniques covered were O Goshi and Ippon Seoi Nage.

Newaza development and importance of staying aware in this discipline.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 18 - Wednesday 14th March - 9.00am -12.00pm

Session 1 - Year 10

22 girls for their first session.

Skills Covered were movement and use of legs and hips to support

partners body weight.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi and O Goshi.

Newaza development and importance of staying aware in this discipline.

Back to Back wrestling.

Session 2 - Year 9

20 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, movement and partner work.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi and O Goshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 19 - Thursday 15th March - 9.00am -12.30pm

Session 1 - Year 9

18 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, movement and fitness for judo.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Session 2 - Year 8

22 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, movement and partner work.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Day 20 - Thursday 22nd March - 9.00am -12.30pm

Session 1 - Year 9

18 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, movement and fitness for judo.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Session 2 - Year 8

22 girls for introduction to Judo skills, Judo Fitness and Judo for Self

Defence.

Skills Covered were Ukemi, movement and partner work.

Techniques covered were O Soto Otoshi.

Defence from striking to Osoto Otoshi.

Back to Back wrestling.

Key Performance Indicators

1. 864 girls participated

2. All were girls from 11-17 years old

40 sessions/groups taken

20 coaching days completed

2 coaches

100 hours coaching

3. 4 girls were recorded in school as having a disability, 1 with

rickets, 1 special education learning needs, 1 with a bone growth

development impairment and 1 with a spinal disorder.

4. 60% of the girls live in the surrounding district electoral areas of Black Mountain, Collin and Court in West Belfast; Oldpark and Castle area in North Belfast, all of which have been identified in the Belfast Agenda as Areas of High Social Need.

5. 2 Judo Academy lead coaches, one male and one female were

used in the project, as per recommendation by NGB Safeguarding officer.

6. Success Story

As a result of the project and its promotion and advertising on social media, the Irish Judo Association, the governing body for judo in Ireland have contacted us and are keen to develop the project fur-ther across Belfast and Ulster.

They have agreed to fund license/insurance for up to 30 participants in the first ‘women and girls’ only judo club in Belfast.

They have also agreed to provide essential equipment in the form of judo suits for the participants, contribute to venue hire and adver-tise and promote the club through its website, social media and gov-erning body platform.

This equates to approximately £70 investment per participant.

At present, a specialised programme is being adapted to encourage the girls to gain their ‘yellow’ belt after a 10-week continuation of the EB2020 project.

The club is due to commence in April 2018!

7. Areas of Improvement/Learning In evaluating the project using areas for improvement/learning, the

following points would be considered in engaging in a programme like this again.

- The need to include judo suits as essential equipment to

carry out the project to its full potential. Without the kit, the girls would not have been able to experience the sport to such a degree of safety.

- The need for a larger area of mats and a third fully quali-fied coach to facilitate more participants at the same time.

- A provision for funds to be used for AccessNI as schools and facilities are now requiring checks for each venue.

- Allowance of more time to carry out projects such as this so that the participants can see more of what is on offer

- A faster turnaround of application, acceptance, permission to proceed and remuneration of payments.

Learnings include

- A need to engage schools and staff that will embrace and promote the activities through their school.

- Targeting of schools that are enthusiastic and that have a good degree of participation in PE.

- Inclusion of administration and set up time allowance in the application.

8. Programme Costs met as per application.

9. Additional resources were provided by the Judo Academy. The Judo

Academy provided fully matted area for both schools to facilitate the

project. The Judo Academy also provided judo suit ‘tops and belts’ to

facilitate the learning and experience of the sport.

At least the same amount of hours administration, organising and set up

time was provided by the coaches involved to ensure smooth running of

the project.

The project was fantastic success and special thanks are extended to

Belfast City Council for funding the project, St. Dominic’s and Blessed

Trinity College for engaging and facilitating the venues, the Judo Academy

for provision of equipment, administration and Coaching the project and

finally to Irish Judo for recognising the benefit of the project and supporting

the continuation of judo for ‘women and girls’.

WELL DONE GIRLS!