It was an unbelievable day for Murakwai at the NI Trials in Carrickfergus yesterday. The club won an impressive 37 medals, 15 Gold, 9 Silver & 13 Bronze. In the seniors we have 5 NI Champions, Ian Mitchell won the u60kgs, Rory Kelly won the u66kgs, Ricky Mayne won the u73kgs, Jodie Kee won the u63kgs & coach Scott Mayne won the u90kgs. There was also a Senior Silver for Robert Murray & Senior Bronze medals for Miles Browning at u73kgs, Alan Kerr at u81kgs, Iain Kelly at u90kgs & Ian Garrett at u100kgs. Read the rest of this entry »
Kirsty performs well at her first British Uni’s
Kirsty Kee finished in 7th place at the British Universities in Sheffield yesterday. Kirsty progressed through her pool with 2 good Ippon wins to give her a place in the quarter finals were she lost to Stephanie Inglis, leaving her in 7th place. Congratulations to Kirsty!
All Ireland Schools Finals 2011
4 Murakwai players travelled to Dublin for the All Ireland Schools Finals yesterday. Robyn Kelly won Gold in the Cadet Girls u52kg category while younger sister Alex won Silver in the Minor Girls u27kgs. Matthew Elliott was extremely unlucky not to win Gold in the Minor boys u41kgs, Matthew won his first 3 fights very convincingly but lost out in the final on the referee’s decision after golden score. Last to fight was Rory Kelly who won Silver in the Junior Mens u66kgs. Congratulations to all 4 players!
Bronze for James at Headmasters Tournament
Congratulations to James Reid who won a Bronze medal at the Headmasters Conference Boys Independent Schools’ Judo Tournament which was held in the High Wycombe Judo Centre yesterday.