Horsham judo pair take gold and bronze

Nine-year-old Samuel Small from Horsham Judo Club has recently returned from his first competition with a worthy gold medal.
By Matt Pole
Published 26th Feb 2020, 10:30 BST
Updated 26th Feb 2020, 10:31 BST
Willow Moss (left) and Samuel Small proudly show off their medals. Picture courtesy of Derek PaxtonWillow Moss (left) and Samuel Small proudly show off their medals. Picture courtesy of Derek Paxton
Willow Moss (left) and Samuel Small proudly show off their medals. Picture courtesy of Derek Paxton

The split grade competition was open to all clubs and was held at Worthing Leisure Centre, attracting more than 150 competitors.

Sam was in a group of four contestants of a similar weight in the red belt grade section.

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Sam won all three of his contests with Ippon wins from groundwork pinning his opponents for the maximum 20 seconds.

Also attending was nine-year-old Willow Moss who was in the yellow belt grade section but was up against 12-year-old players who were much taller.

Even so she was not daunted and put up a good fight bringing home a bronze medal.

The club would very much welcome new members and caters for all age and ability ranging from four to 40+.

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Previous judo players are always welcome to come back and pick up from where they left off.

The club meets at the Southwater Leisure Centre on both Tuesday and Thursday nights

For further info please contact Derek Paxton on 07778 670124.