Acorn Judo Club

Today, Acorn Judo Club attended the Branston Community Group “Village Life – Discover Your Community” event. We had a fantastic day running the tuck shop, meeting members of the local community, and demonstrating what we do at Acorn. 🥋

It was great to see so many people getting involved, asking questions, and even joining in with some judo activities. Events like this are a brilliant way to showcase the club, meet new faces, and promote the benefits of judo for all ages and abilities.

A huge thank you to everyone who came over to support us — and hopefully we’ll be welcoming some new members onto the mat very soon! 💪🥋

Branston Community Group - Good Neighbour Scheme (Lincolnshire) thanks for having us 😀

🥋 LOCAL COMPETITION TIME! 🥋

A great opportunity for all our members to get some competition experience at a fantastic local event hosted by Ruston Marconi Judo Club on Sunday 5th July 2026.

Whether it’s your very first competition or you already have experience competing, we’d love to see as many of our members entering as possible. Competitions are brilliant for building confidence, learning new skills, testing yourself and most importantly — having fun and representing the club! 💪

All abilities are encouraged to enter, so please don’t think you need to be “good enough” before competing. Every experienced judoka started somewhere, and stepping onto the mat is already an achievement in itself 👏

If you’re interested in entering or would like more information, please speak to Sophie at the club.

Let’s get as many of you as possible and we will be there to support each other! 🔥🥋

INTERNATIONAL HOUVAST TOURNAMENT
MIERLO - THE NETHERLANDS

A huge well done to our 3 competitors this weekend representing the A.J.A National Squad in Holland. Although the medals didn’t come this time, every one of them showed determination, courage and great spirit on the mat. Competing internationally is a massive achievement in itself, and the experience gained will only make them stronger going forward.

A big thank you as well to all the families and supporters who travelled, encouraged and helped make it such a fantastic weekend. The atmosphere, teamwork and memories made were brilliant both on and off the mat.

Keep training, keep improving and keep enjoying the journey! 🥋💪

Big thanks to Aja Midland Area and Official AMATEUR JUDO ASSOCIATION National Page for the support and Budovereniging De Hechte Band for hosting and allowing us to join in a training session tomorrow 😀

Good luck to Alysha, Lily, and Daniel this weekend as they compete in Holland representing the A.J.A. National Squad! 🇬🇧🥋

This is a huge achievement, and everyone at the club is proud of you all. Train hard, enjoy the experience, give it everything, and most importantly, do your best on the mat.

Alysha is competing Saturday.

Lily and Daniel are competing Sunday.

Good luck, team! Updates to follow! 💪

Reminder: We have these events tomorrow at the club.

Those doing the referee and timekeeper training, be there for a 10 a.m. start.

Those entering the competition, timings are on the poster for your weight. Have fun! 😀

What a fantastic night at Acorn Judo Club for our team competition! 💥🥋

All judoka gave 100% from start to finish, showing great throws, strong groundwork, determination and brilliant teamwork throughout. Most importantly, everyone showed respect, encouragement and true judo spirit on and off the mat.

We’re proud of every single member who took part tonight. Great effort, great attitude, and plenty of smiles all round. The future is bright at Acorn Judo Club! 👏💪

Great session last night at Acorn Judo Club! 💪🥋

We worked hard on our cardio and pace, practised foot sweeps, improved our throwing techniques, and finished with some newaza randori.

Fantastic effort from everyone involved. Juniors and seniors all pushed themselves, supported each other, and came away smiling at the end of the session.

Progress comes from consistent hard work, and tonight was another step forward for the club.

Well done all — we go again Tuesday! 🔥🥋