Queen's Park Judo Club
Registered Office:
20A Nepaul Street,
St. James, Port Of Spain,
Trinidad, W.I.
Tel:(868) 6284228
E-mail: qpjudo@hotmail.com
Head Instructor: Mark Littrean, 3rd dan
Affiliated to the Trinidad and Tobago Judo
Association
What is Judo?
Judo is many things to different people. It is a sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity, a "keep fit" program, a means of self-defence and a way of life. It is to some extent all of these, but to most participants, it is a sport.
Judo comes to us from the fighting systems of feudal Japan. Founded in 1882 by Dr. Jigoro Kano, judo is a refinement of the ancient martial art of jujitsu. Dr. Kano, President of the University of Education, Tokyo, made a comprehensive study of these ancient art forms and integrated the best of their techniques into what is now the modem sport of judo.
Judo was introduced into the Olympic games in 1964 and is now played by millions of people throughout the world in more than 180 countries. People play judo to excel in competition, to stay in shape, to develop self-confidence and for many other reasons. Most of all people play judo just for the fun of it. Judo is a sport that is a lot of fun!
As in all sports, judo has a strict set of rules that govern competitive play and ensure safety. For those who desire to test their skills, judo offers the opportunity of competition at all skill levels, from club to national tournaments, to major international events, to the Olympic Games. There are separate weight divisions for men, women, boys and girls.
Judo can best be described as a special form of wrestling that emphasizes throws as well as pins. In fact judo is well known for its spectacular throwing techniques. The players wear special clothes to help with the skilful application of throws and other techniques. The same clothing enhances control for maximum safety in practice and competitive play. Judo is played on special mats for added safety and comfort.
Unlike most other martial arts, there is no kicking or punching in judo. One does not have to wear any protective gear to play judo. Judo emphasizes sport fun and safety. It is full of physical activity for top conditioning.
If you like sports full of physical activity, you will probably like the sport of judo. Judo is an in expensive, year-round activity that appeals to people from all walks of life. Judo provides the means for learning and improving oneself physically, mentally, socially and spiritually.
In 1996, the association responsible for judo in Trinidad and Tobago embarked on a mission to increase its membership base. For six (6) years the Trinidad and Tobago Judo Association's Headquarters was located on Belle-Smythe Street in Woodbrook where all judo activities were centralized. With a handful of yudansha (black belt holders) the time was right for the formation of new clubs.
The first club to be established from this thrust was the Queen's Park Judo Club (Q.P.J.C.), which held its first practice on November 7, 1996 attended by two (2) people. The dojo was situated in the old Royal Air Forces Association (R.A.F.A.) Building on Queen's Park East. The Q.P.J.C. now has an active membership of more than thirty and has dominated local judo from its inception to today as most of the country's national champions were members of the club.
The club's dojo was moved from the R.A.F.A. because of the building's dilapidated state. It has found a few temporary homes since then and is still without a permanent venue of its own. This remains as one of the biggest challenges of the club today but the members have vowed their commitment to finding a permanent home for the dojo.
Despite all the difficulties the club continues to maintain its excellence
and serves as the model that other clubs in the country follow. On August
25, 2001, the club became a legal entity and was recognized as a Non-Profit
Company under The Companies Act, 1995. The club recognizes the dynamism
of the world in which it exists and stands prepared to accept the challenges
it faces.
| Time | Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday |
| 9:00am-10:00am | Junior A | ||
| 10:15am-11:15am | Junior B | ||
| 11:30am-1:00pm | Senior | ||
| 4:30pm-5:30pm | Junior B | Junior A | |
| 6:00pm-7:30pm | Senior | Senior |
FEE STRUCTURE
For Club, Registration and Promotion
Junior A (6 to 11 years) - $60/month.
Junior B (12 to 15 years) - $60/month.
Senior (16 years & above) - $75/month.
TTJA Registration - $100/year.
Promotion Fee- $25/promotion.
1. The Club Fee is due at the beginning of each month and must be paid on or before the first practice session of each month. There is no relation between the number of sessions attended and the Club Fee for the month.
2. All members of the club must be registered with the Trinidad and Tobago Judo Association (TTJA). TTJA Registration is an annual fee, which becomes due from January 1 of each year. Registration expires December 31 of each year.
3. A Promotion Fee is due after one has been promoted in rank.
4. All fees are non-refundable.
5. Only the TTJA Registration is payable to the Trinidad and Tobago Judo Association. All other fees listed above are payable to the Queen's Park Judo Club.
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You can contact us by:
1. Emailing us at qpjudo@hotmail.com
2. Writing us at:
"20A Nepaul Street, St. James, Port-Of-Spain, Trinidad, W.I."
National Championships 2001 (17 Nov)
RESULTS:
Pee Wees male - Under Six (6) years
1st. Bruon Wheeler (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
2nd. Arturo Wheeler (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
Junior Male - 9-11 years
1st. Joash Walkins (Arima Judo Club)
2nd. Pernell Eastman (Arima Judo Club)
3rd. Che Britto (Arima Judo Club)
Junior Male - 14-17 years
1st. Keron Bourne (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
2nd. Clifford Parris (Queen's Park Judo Club)
3rd. Ryan Arthur (Secondary School's Judo League)
3rd. Ikenna Berdeen (Secondary School's Judo League)
Junior Female - 8-13 years
1st. Courtney Armstrong (Queen's Park Judo Club)
2nd. Schenelle Stewdass (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
3rd. Delia Britto (Queen's Park Judo Club)
3rd. Yhneika Walkins (Arima Judo Club)
Female Open
1st. Gnna Charles (Arima Judo Club)
2nd. Michelle Guerero (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
3rd. Margret Joseph (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
Male Under 73kgs.
1st. Reinaldo Novoa Jr. (Queen's Park Judo Club)
2nd. Kevin Ackin (Queen's Park Judo Club)
3rd. Nigel Lopez (Queen's Park Judo Club)
3rd. Mark Riley (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
Male Open Over 73kgs.
1st. Joel Bernard (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
2nd. Stephen Pantin (Queen's Park Judo Club)
3rd. Winton Wheeler (Southern Academy of Martial Arts)
3rd. Rondell Benjamin (Queen's Park Judo Club)
Tournaments Results:
(Q.P.J.C.) - Queen's Park Judo Club
(A.J.C) - Arima Judo Club
(S.A.M.A.) - Southern Association of
Martial Arts
2nd Inter-Club Tournament
(Saturday May 19th 2001)
Pee Wees Male Under 7 years
1st. Bruon Wheeler
2nd. Arturo Wheeler
Pee Wees Male 8-10 years
1st. Joash Walkins
2nd. Pernell Eastman
Pee Wees Female
1st. Courtney Armstrong (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Yhneika Walkins
3rd. Shandelle Eastman
3rd. Delia Brito (Q.P.J.C.)
Female Senior
1st. Kimberly Farah (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Michelle Guevarro
3nd. Gnna Charles
Junior Male
1st. Clifford Parris (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Esan Louison
3rd. Andrew Davis (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Arron Davis (Q.P.J.C.)
Senior Male Under 75
1st. Reinaldo Novoa Jr.(Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Trevor Haynes (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Mark Riley
Senior Male Over 75
1st. Joel Bernard
2nd. Stephen Pantin (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Adrien Du Berry
3rd. Gregory Guevarra (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd Inter-Club Tournament
(August 25th 2001)
Pee Wee MALE
1st. Bruon Wheeler (S.A.M.A.)
2nd. Arturo Wheeler (S.A.M.A.)
JUNIOR FEMALE:
1st. Courtney Armstrong (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Yhneika Walkins (A.J.C.)
3rd. Delia Brito (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Shandelle Eastman (A.J.C.)
JUNIOR MALE Division (A):
1st. Joash Walkins (A.J.C.)
2nd. Pernell Eastman (A.J.C.)
3rd. Kyle Weeks (S.A.M.A.)
JUNIOR MALE Division (B):
1st. Clifford Parris (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Arron Davis (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Leon Mohammed (S.A.M.A.)
3rd. Andrew Davis (Q.P.J.C.)
FEMALE OPEN
1st. Michelle Guevarro (S.A.M.A.)
2nd. Gnna Charles (A.J.C.)
3rd. Margaret Joseph (S.A.M.A.)
3rd. Josephine Sebastien (S.A.M.A.)
SENIOR MALE –71kgs
1st. Reinaldo Novoa Jr. (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Nigel Lopez (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Kerron Bourne (S.A.M.A.)
3rd. Trevor Haynes (Q.P.J.C.)
SENIOR MALE 80kgs & Over
1st. Stephen Pantin (Q.P.J.C.)
2nd. Joel Bernard (S.A.M.A.)
3rd. Hayden Teelucdarry (Q.P.J.C.)
3rd. Michael Lucess (Q.P.J.C.)
BEST FIGHTING SPIRIT: Josephine Sebastien
(S.A.M.A.)
BEST THROW: Leon Mohammed (S.A.M.A.)
CHALLENGE TROPHY: Queen's Park Judo Club