Shims Way News
Summer 2010 - Club promotion
Shim's Way Jujitsu would like to thank all those who came to see us at Dover District's Feel Alive events that we attended this summer in Deal, Dover and Sandwich. We had 3 great days talking to people about the club and getting the Shim's Way name out in the wider world. We would also like to thank all the club members that helped at the events, the support means so much to the club.
7th August 2010 - Chris Crudelli Seminar
Shim's Way Jujitsu proudly hosted Chris Crudelli (BBC3's Mind Body and Kick Ass Moves) for a 3 hours seminiar at our dojo. Attended by local clubs as well as martial arts clubs from Maidstone, Hampshire, Essex and Manchester, over 40 students trained together. Chris introduced his ABC Combat knife defence techniques, pressure points and rounded off the session with Chi Gong meditation.
Thank you to all those who attended and made the event a great success enjoyed by all. We hope we can host more events in the future.
Chris Crudelli, Steve Pinfold, Tony Chapman All those that attended the seminar
We also made it into te local paper! Check it out at: http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/news/Day-TV-star/article-2514125-detail/article.html
17th July 2010 - Jujitsu Demo at Archers Court, Dover
Thank you to Archer's Court who invited us to their fund raising event this summer. We showed off our moves with rolls, throws and some self defence weapon work to delight the local crowd. Thank you and well done to all those who took part.
If you would like Shim's Way Jujitsu Club to demonstrate at your event or fete, please contact Sensei Steve Pinfold.
(Picture from Dover Mercury)
4th July 2010 - Adult Gradings
Well done to Rob Cooper, Ryan Lawrence and Jake Tomlin who all acheived their 6th Kyu (Red Belt0 and keith Hadman who graded to his 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt).
3rd July 2010 - Freestyle Kempo Jujitsu, Eastbourne
Well done to all the students at Freestyle Kempo Jujitsu Club, Eastbourne who graded on th 3rd July, on wich Sensei Stephen pinfold was a panel member. He was impressed with the setup of the club and students level of knowledge of techniques, and commitment to pass. Hope to see you all soon in the future.
June 2010 - Junior Gradings
Well done to all the juniors that have graded this summer. These were:
Adam Nunn - 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) Evan Little - 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) Aaron Langley - 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) Jack Corbo - 3rd Kyu (Green Belt) Thomas Nunn - 4th Kyu (Orange Belt) Connor Jones - 4th Kyu (Orange Belt) Robyn Langley - 6th Kyu (Red Belt) Scot Hammond - 6th Kyu (Red Belt) Max Cockrill - 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
25th April 2010 - Adult Grading
Well done to alex Robertson who acheived his 4th Kyu (Oange Belt) and Simon Searle who acheived his 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt). Both candidates did extremely well and the belts were well deserved.
18th December 2008 - 10th Anniversary and Christmas Party 2009
Thank you to all those who came to the Christmas Party this year, braving the bad weather. Though it was cold outside it is hoped that a good time was had by all! Also many thanks to Maggie and Gary at The Three Cups in Dover who hosted us, with great food and music.
Shims Way would like to thank everyone for their continuing support and contribution to the club throughout the year and wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
27th September 2009 - Adult Grading
Well done to all those who took part in the adult grading on Sunday 27th October 2009. As always, the standard of all the students that took part was high and all did extremely well. Over 7 and a half hours, the 10 students trained exceedingly hard and all were successful in achieving their next belt. These were:
Keith Hadman - 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Simon Searle - 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Alex Robertson – 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
Chris Gregory – 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
Nick Maddaford – 2nd Kyu (Blue Belt)
Alice Wilson - 1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
Neil James - 1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
Maurice Griffin - 1st Kyu (Brown Belt)
Particular recognition goes to Vicky Newman and Sophie Holden. Both girls have already attained their Junior Black Belts and were moving onto the new adult syllabus. New to this territory, they performed excellently on the day showing great spirit and enthusiasm both acheiving their adult 2nd Kyu.
13th September 2009 - Shims Way UK Open Championship
We returned to the Malympex World Championships with a small team of 5 with high hopes. We were not disappointed with a total haul of 9 medals on the Mixed Martial Arts mat with our top female competitor, Vicky Newman, retaining her female open weight by invitation and under 95kg titles! Special mention also goes to Keith Hadman entering his first M.M.A. competition representing Shims Way Jujitsu bringing home 2 silver medals in the mens veteran and under 95kg catagorys. Also competing were Alex Robertson (Gold - under 95kg), Sensei Steve Pinfold (Gold - Veteran, Silver - Open weight) and Alice Wilson (Gold- under 70kg, Silver - open weight by invitation). We will be back next year to defend our titles and gain more medals.
Shims Way medals ... and thank you to the refs!!!
Summer 2009 - Junior Gradings
Well done to all the juniors that have graded this summer. As always the enthusiasm is great and the standard high. These were:
Sonny Batts– 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Maisie Batts – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Lilley Pie – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Harriet Crowley – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Anya Bell – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Reece Bower – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Liam Munn-Hollands – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Grace Heron – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Eve Heron – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Morgan Coctrill – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
27th June 2009 - Jujitsu Demo at St Mary's Dover
This summer we were back at St Mary's Primary School for its annual fete on request from the school. With a good turn out from the juniors, we showed off our moves with rolls, throws and some self defence weapon work to delight the local crowd. Thank you and well done to all those who took part.
If you would like Shim's Way Jujitsu Club to demonstrate at your event or fete, please contact Sensei Steve Pinfold.
11th April 2009 - Trinity Cup Triumph
Well done to all those who took part in the first Trinity Cup Tournament at the weekend, hosted by us, Shim's Way Jujitsu. All three clubs were well represented by their students on the day, so a big thank you for The Way of the Ronin and Go Shin Ryu clubs for travelling to Dover. Also thank you to Sensei Malcolm Hazel for contributing the tournament trophy, though better luck next year in taking it back to Essex!
And for the winners:
U75 kg: Gold - Nick Maddaford (Shims Way), Silver - Steve Stanley (Shims Way), Bronze - Ali Wilkie (Shims Way)
U85 kg: Gold - Phil McGeehan (Shims Way), Silver - Rob Scott (Shims Way) , Bronze - Andrew Nice (Ronin)
U95 kg: Gold - Chris Gregory (Shims Way), Silver - Chris Blackburn (Shims Way), Bronze - Oliver Huke (Go Shin Ryu)
+95 kg: Gold - Michael Green (Ronin), Silver - Stewart Copsey (Ronin), Bronze - Steve Johanson (Ronin)
Well done to everyone who took part, be it your fist competition, or one of many. Hope to see you back for the tournament next year to compete for your club and make it another successful day.
7th February 2009 - Seminar with Chris Crudelli
Shim Way would like to thank Paul Church of Black Dragon Academy for organising the seminar with Chris Crudelli, presenter of "Mind Body and Kick Arse Moves" as well as many other televised programs about martial arts. The three hour practical seminar saw Chris demonstrating and supervising the application of various techniques including Chi Gong, the use of Chi to move and maniplate people.
Shims way would like to take this opportunity for his time and the lessons learnt, and wish him all best in any future projects. He is always be welcome at Shims Way dojo. For more picture please see our Gallery. For more information, his website address is: www.chriscrudelli.com
December 2008 - Students of the Year
Special congratulations to the following students have been awarded Students of the Year from Shims Way Jujitsu Club.
Adult Student of the Year: Rob Scott Most Improved Adult of Year: Alistair Wilkie
Most Improved Junior of the Year: Michael Smith Junior Student of the Year: Heather Crowley
13th December 2008 - Christmas Meal
Thank you to all those who came to the Christmas Party, a good time was had by all! As always we had a good turn out with many a shape thrown on the dance floor. Photo's will soon follow so watch out! The Ramada Hotel, Whitfield, was a good venue with plenty of food and a well stocked bar. A search for next years Christmas venue and for the 10th anniversary is now in hand, suggestions welcome.
Shims Way would like to thank everyone for their continuing support and contribution to the club through out the year and wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
7th December 2008 - Adult Grading
Well done to all those who took part in the adult grading on Sunday 7th December 2008. As always, the standard of all the students that took part was high and all did extremely well with the introduction of the new syllabus. Over 4 hours, the 10 students trained exceedingly hard and all were successful in achieving their next belt. These were:
Alex Robertson – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Chris Gregory – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Stephen Stanley – 6th Kyu (Red Belt)
Alistair Wilkie – 5th Kyu (Yellow Belt)
Grace Bell – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Michael Smith – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Nick Maddaford – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Rob Scott – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Phil McGeehan – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
Dennis Viljoen – 4th Kyu (Orange Belt)
We are hoping to follow this in the new year with a grading for the junior belts.
2nd November 2008 - Shims Way’s World Championship Success
Congratulations to all those who took part in the Malympex Martial Arts World Championships at the Stoke Mandeville Stadium on the 2nd November 2008. With a team of 12 in the Mixed Martial Arts grapple and strike category and 1 in the Judo category, the club had a highly successful day winning a total of 4 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze. For many it was it was their first experience of competition and all those that took part gave an excellent account of themselves against some very experienced and talented competition. Special mentions go to Vicky Newman who won gold for both the women’s under 95kg and open weight categories, Phil McGeehan’s bronze medal in the men’s under 85kg, and with 2 months experience since joining the club and giving the competition a go, Alex Robertson. Also, Michael Smith, our first junior to enter a competition walked away with a bronze. Other members of the team were Alistair Wilkie, Jimmy Franks, Nick Maddaford, Phil Watts (Bronze – Judo u85kg), Maurice Griffin (Gold – MMA Veteran), Stephen Pinfold, Dennis Viljoen, Neil James, Alice Wilson (Gold – MMA u75kg, Silver - MMA open weight).
All those who that took part did extremely well with Dennis making it through to the second round of the men’s MMA u75kgs. The club thanks all those who took part and those who came to support us, and is proud of everyone’s achievements on such a long day.
On another note, Sensei Steve lost his title to disqualification and vow’s to win it back next year!
15th October 2008 - The Challenge Has Been Set!
By kind invitation of Sensei Malcolm Hazelwood of The Way of the Ronin Jujitsu Club, Sensei Steve Pinfold travelled to Essex to undertake a lesson in Kubutan Techniques and the application and uses of pressure points in martial arts. Joined by Sensei Paul Parmenter of the Go Shin Ryu Jujitsu Academy, the class also looked at ground work techniques in response to the proposition of a biannual interclub competition between the three clubs. It is hoped that the first competition will be held in Spring 2008 at Shim’s Way Dojo and will involve both Junior and Adult members of the three clubs. Sensei Hazelwood has kindly sponsored the trophy saying, “I am planning to keep this is Essex!” So the challenge has been set. Lets bring the trophy home!!!
Go Shin Ryu Jujitsu Academy: www.goshinryuacademy.co.uk