Finn Gleeson

11.11.24. London Area Senior Open champs yesterday. Full report to follow but briefly for those who might be interested; took a squad of 14, (2 from the High Performance, which you may have heard me talk about) the rest from the student club (which is coached by me), medal haul is as follows: 7 gold, 2 sliver and 3 bronze. Bare in mind, one gold medalist started in January, one bronze medalist started in March! That's all for now folks -

6.11.24. I've just added a fun little bit on the "thoughts.." page called "a word in your ear". I think it could tickle you? Give a read and let me know what you think! Bath Uni students are off to a comp this sunday - I'll let you know how we get on! 

21.10.24. It's been far too long since this wonderful "Master Class" of Prisca's. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and learnt a lot from it! Not only purely how to do yoko tomoe nagi but it showed the tactical intelligence of the top performer, in respect to how their skill is influenced by the opposition, and all the variations possible and how to combat each in turn. Without such a comprehensive self knowledge, Olympic Silver medals are always going to be far off... I'm now considering how to change my teaching to incorporate this very pivotal piece of intelligence. 

To see Prisca now as a World Judo Personality, and the confidence from these experirences she brings to the Master Class, was great to see! As I've said before, she's helped us out many times, at Specials and else where, for years now! 

For those at the earliest stages of their judo career, just to say Prisca hasn't paid for a dinner since the Olympics. Either the restaurant or someone has covered the bill. There have been many other spin offs, which I don't think it is my place to relay but, if you were ever to get to such a position - just think how wonderful it could be!

1.10.24. Lots of really interesting things coming up!!! We're got another Special training event booked in, there's a comp for the really keen but most spectacular of all, is Prisca Awiti Alcaraz the silver medalist at this year's Paris Olympics, is doing a MASTER CLASS at the university next week!!!! Places are going fast, don't miss out! 

5.9.24 Summer holidays are over, back to it! Well and truely over judging by today's weather! School clubs will start back over the next couple of weeks. If you're at a school we do and want to join, please get in touch for details. 

BIG NEWS, adult classes start back next Tuesday (10th Sept). 7-9pm, over 14/15 years old, any level, no mat fees as yet. We're especially looking to help first timers into the fray. 

4.8.24. Well the Olympic judo is all over now. Hope you enjoyed it, got to see some? The biggest news, for us was Prisca won Silver in the U63! She is featured on this site as she has help us out on several occations. Some of our pupils will have done judo with her in the Uni dojo!!! 

24.7.24. Western Area International Open Tournament: - Got to say, I had a ball over the weekend!! The comp. was amazing, and looks to be even bigger and better next year, with more international clubs coming over. The camp, ah, what can I say? Brilliant!! I got on the mat and had a "pull around" with several players, who were very kind to the old man! The Bath Uni Student club came away with a silver medal. Only the one entered as its too far into the holidays for most. Please check out Gleeson Judo's Instagram account for video shorts etc. Great weekend. Hope you see you there next year!! 
 

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