JFAUK Sussex Summer Camp 2022
Congratulations to everyone who took part in yesterdays annual JFAUK Sussex Summer camp! This year saw plenty of sutemi-waza techniques...
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Sep 13, 20221 min
Re-opening dates
The news you are all waiting for is here! The Dojo is re-opening this month, however for a temporary period we will be practising...
Sep 13, 20221 min
European Tour Debut for Sam Sampson
A massive congratulations to Sam Sampson who made his debut on the IJF/EJU European Judo Tour, representing Cyprus this past weekend in...
Sep 1, 20221 min
Fahd Dalah | Judo Instructor
Fahd began judo in 2011 at the Sobell Judo Club and has since achieved his 1st Dan. Fahd has stood out due to his ability to quickly...
Sep 1, 20221 min
Sam Sampson | Judo Instructor
Sam Sampson first began judo in 2010 at the age of 14 at the Sobell Judo Club. Closely following his father, he went on the achieve his...
Sep 1, 20222 min
Samuel Betu | Judo Instructor
A former national and international competitor, Samuel has accumulated extensive experience in judo training and competition. Samuel...
Sep 1, 20222 min
Sampson Sampson | Judo Instructor
Head instructor Sampson Sampson stands as Sobell's longest standing student. Originally walking through our doors in 1974, Sampson...
Sep 1, 20221 min
Bob Bushnell | Judo Instructor
Bob Bushnell first stepped on the tatami in 1981 at Quinta Judo Club under Ian Black before moving to the Sobell Judo Club in 1982. Since...
Aug 10, 20221 min
Sobell is closed due to flooding
The recent flood in Holloway has breached the Dojo, meaning our tatami are now completely saturated and not fit for purpose.We are...
Jul 19, 20221 min
2nd Dan gradings for Karl and Fahd
A massive congratulations to Karl Summerbell and Fahd Dalah for achieving their nidans! Both men have been working hard on their theory...
Jul 4, 20221 min
JFAUK Novice Interclub 2022
A massive congratulations to all of our judoka who took part in the JFAUK Novice Inter-club held in our dojo. We saw some truly fantastic...
Jun 27, 20221 min
Sobell Medals at WJF Matsuura Cup 2022
Across June 24th - 27th, a team of judoka from the Sobell Judo Club travelled with the JFAUK team to the WJF Matsuura Cup in...
Apr 19, 20221 min
Copenhagen Open 2022
Great work by Sam Sampson (90kg) and Sam Charalambous (73kg) today at the Copenhagen open. Both judoka in very large and very tough...
Apr 1, 20221 min
The best Marital Arts for Children
🔥 Curious to learn about how Martial Arts could benefit your child? Check out this blog post breaking down the positives of children's...
Mar 2, 20221 min
London Judo Newaza Invitational
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the JFAUK London Newaza Invitational tournament which took place last Sunday at our Dojo! We...
Feb 20, 20221 min
Sandan for Armin!
A massive congratulations to “Uncle” Armin who was awarded his 3rd Dan this week! Armin has been at the Sobell Judo Club for more than 30...
Feb 20, 20221 min
Saad Awarded Nidan!
A massive congratulations to Saad for being awarded his 2nd Dan tonight! As you all know, Saad is a shiny example at the club, always...
Dec 13, 20211 min
Christmas closure dates
Our last judo session for 2021 will be Monday 13th December 2021. Seniors will return on Monday 10th January 2022 Juniors will return...
Dec 13, 20211 min
Sam takes 5th at the Pancyprian Championships
Congratulations to Sam Sampson for finishing 5th at the Pancyprian Championships. Not the result we wanted but still plenty to learn from!
Dec 13, 20211 min
Han takes silver in Poland!
A big congratulations goes to Han Tsoi for taking Silver over in Poland at the 4th Pomeranian Veteran Judo Championship.