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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 19, 20221 min read


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...
Jul 4, 20221 min read


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...
Jun 27, 20221 min read


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 19, 20221 min read


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...
Apr 1, 20221 min read


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...
Mar 2, 20221 min read


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 read


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...
Feb 20, 20221 min read


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 read


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 read


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.
Dec 13, 20211 min read


Sobell end of year Interclub
An enormous congratulations to all judoka who took part in our end of year interclub competition! Some truly beautiful judo on display by...
Dec 13, 20211 min read


Danny takes gold in No Gi
A massive congratulations to Danny Calladwaller who took Gold at the Caged BJJ No Gi tournament this weekend!
Dec 13, 20211 min read


Lucian, Ziko and Mahdi awarded 2nd Dans!
A massive congratulations to Lucian, Ziko and Mahdi for being awarded their 2nd Dans!
Dec 13, 20211 min read


Hannah awarded 1st Dan!
An enormous congratulations to Hannah for being awarded her 1st Dan Black Belt last night! Since joining the Sobell she has grown to be a...
Nov 2, 20211 min read


Andreas Kouyialis awarded 1st Dan black belt!
An enormous congratulations goes to Andreas Kouyialis for being awarded his 1st dan tonight after being a student of judo for 28 years!
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Alexis Bardini awarded 1st Dan Black Belt!
An enormous congratulations to Alexis Bardini for receiving his 1st Dan tonight. Alexis has been training at the Sobell since he was a...
Oct 11, 20211 min read


JFAUK Worthing Summer School 2021
Well done to all who attended last Sunday's Worthing Summer Camp! For the full photos, click here ---- JFAUK’s first major event of the...
Aug 27, 20212 min read


Junior Judo returns 12th Jan 2022
‼️ Junior Judo return delayed until 12th January 2022 ‼️ Whilst our senior judo has been back to our usual busy tatami and sold-out...
Aug 23, 20211 min read


Return to Judo Update #3
Dear all students, We are sure you are all aware of the most recent government announcement to push back the return to ‘normal’ day from...
Jun 15, 20211 min read
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