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Apr 1, 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...


Mar 2, 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...

Feb 20, 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...


Dec 13, 20211 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!


Nov 2, 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...


Oct 12, 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 11, 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...


Aug 27, 20212 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 23, 20211 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...


Jun 15, 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...


Apr 13, 20211 min read
Return to judo dates
Judo is back! We’re pleased to announce our return to judo dates are as follows: Seniors: Monday 21st June Juniors: Wednesday 1st...


Oct 3, 20202 min read
Return to judo update
As per the government guidelines full contact sports/martial arts such as judo are still not permitted in the UK, with the only form of trai

May 12, 20201 min read
Online Lessons!
We are pleased to announce that starting this week, we will be running online Judo sessions which you can follow along from your home!...


Mar 15, 20202 min read
COVID-19: TRAINING SUSPENDED
UPDATE: Although we had planned to reopen the Sobell on Monday 30th March, the current Covid-19 outbreak still has the nation on its...
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