KIDO MINGARA NEWS
Kido Mingara Judo Academy has achieved remarkable results in recent times with Judoka once again placing well at recent
tournaments. Neeson Naidoo also was awarded 2012 JFA Senior Boy Award at the recent JFA Annual Awards night. Kido Mingara Judo Academy also shared the “Most Inspiring Club” award with Zenbu Judo Club. A summary of competition results shows the wonderful dedication, attitude and hard work put in both on the part of the students and the coaching staff.
2012 Country Championships at Nowra
Neeson Naidoo – Gold –Neeson had 2 fights and won both fights by Ippon, showing once again the variation in attack that he has been working so hard on.
Neeson’s 1st fight was won with Tsuri Komi Goshi and the 2nd with Uchi Mata (his favourite).
Kasiea Naidoo – Silver – Kasiea had 3 fights, losing her 1st fight by Osae Komi Waza and then going on the win her next 2 fights by Osae Komi Waza. An excellent result for Kasiea and her confidence is building more with each fight.
Daniel Villani – Gold – Daniel had 4 fights, winning all by Ippon. Daniel is becoming very proficient in counter techniques as evidenced by his wins with Ura Nage.
2012 SOUTH COAST OPEN
Neeson Naidoo had 6 fights, winning all but 1. Once again, Neeson showed great variety in attack, winning by a variety of hold downs and leg/hand throws. As the fights went on and the quality of his opponents increased, Neeson held his own, winning his first 3 fights by Ippon the the last 2 by Waza Ari.
Kasiea Naidoo – Silver – Kasiea once again was a little slow to start but once she“warmed up” showed her ability. Kasiea lost her 1st fight on a hold down but went through to win her next 2 fights by hold downs. It is becoming apparent that this will be her forte. The coaching staff will have to put some focus into her standing work, thereby giving her a greater range of techniques to use. Once again an excellent result.
Daniel Villani – Gold – Daniel had 5 fights, winning all by Ippon.
JFA NSW Annual Awards
Kido Mingara Judo Academy more than acquitted itself with 2 awards on the night. Firstly, Neeson Naidoo won the Senior Boys Award. The effort that Neeson is putting into his Judo has been recognised and the award is a sign that he is being noticed.
Kido Mingara also won the Most Inspiring Club, sharing the award with Zenbu Judo Club. A mix of “old” and “new” here as Kido Mingara is a long established club with Zenbu being relatively new. Well done to both clubs.
2012 November Challenge
Kido Mingara had 3 Judoka compete with a good result once again.
Neeson Naidoo – Gold – Neeson again fought very well to take out Gold, winning his fights by Ippon. A variety of attacks once again put Neeson into 1stplace.
Daniel Villani – Silver – Daniel won his first 3 fights all by Ippon, however a momentary lapse in bout 4 saw Daniel countered, losing by Ippon.
Kido Mingara Judo Academy has achieved remarkable results in recent times with Judoka once again placing well at recent
tournaments. Neeson Naidoo also was awarded 2012 JFA Senior Boy Award at the recent JFA Annual Awards night. Kido Mingara Judo Academy also shared the “Most Inspiring Club” award with Zenbu Judo Club. A summary of competition results shows the wonderful dedication, attitude and hard work put in both on the part of the students and the coaching staff.
2012 Country Championships at Nowra
Neeson Naidoo – Gold –Neeson had 2 fights and won both fights by Ippon, showing once again the variation in attack that he has been working so hard on.
Neeson’s 1st fight was won with Tsuri Komi Goshi and the 2nd with Uchi Mata (his favourite).
Kasiea Naidoo – Silver – Kasiea had 3 fights, losing her 1st fight by Osae Komi Waza and then going on the win her next 2 fights by Osae Komi Waza. An excellent result for Kasiea and her confidence is building more with each fight.
Daniel Villani – Gold – Daniel had 4 fights, winning all by Ippon. Daniel is becoming very proficient in counter techniques as evidenced by his wins with Ura Nage.
2012 SOUTH COAST OPEN
Neeson Naidoo had 6 fights, winning all but 1. Once again, Neeson showed great variety in attack, winning by a variety of hold downs and leg/hand throws. As the fights went on and the quality of his opponents increased, Neeson held his own, winning his first 3 fights by Ippon the the last 2 by Waza Ari.
Kasiea Naidoo – Silver – Kasiea once again was a little slow to start but once she“warmed up” showed her ability. Kasiea lost her 1st fight on a hold down but went through to win her next 2 fights by hold downs. It is becoming apparent that this will be her forte. The coaching staff will have to put some focus into her standing work, thereby giving her a greater range of techniques to use. Once again an excellent result.
Daniel Villani – Gold – Daniel had 5 fights, winning all by Ippon.
JFA NSW Annual Awards
Kido Mingara Judo Academy more than acquitted itself with 2 awards on the night. Firstly, Neeson Naidoo won the Senior Boys Award. The effort that Neeson is putting into his Judo has been recognised and the award is a sign that he is being noticed.
Kido Mingara also won the Most Inspiring Club, sharing the award with Zenbu Judo Club. A mix of “old” and “new” here as Kido Mingara is a long established club with Zenbu being relatively new. Well done to both clubs.
2012 November Challenge
Kido Mingara had 3 Judoka compete with a good result once again.
Neeson Naidoo – Gold – Neeson again fought very well to take out Gold, winning his fights by Ippon. A variety of attacks once again put Neeson into 1stplace.
Daniel Villani – Silver – Daniel won his first 3 fights all by Ippon, however a momentary lapse in bout 4 saw Daniel countered, losing by Ippon.
4 GOLD MEDALS for TUGGERAH’s KIDO JUDO DOJO at the NSW INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
5] participants brought back 6 medals (4 Gold + 2 Bronze)
Summary:
Caroline HAIN Cadet u/17, Young Women u/20 ,Senior Women Gold
Neeson NAIDOO Junior u/14 Gold
Kasiea NAIDOO Junior u/14,Bronze
Daniel VILLANI Junior u/12 Bronze
Angelina YOKOYAMA Jnr Olympic trial 2nd
The Championships, held in Blacktown, enjoyed participating teams from all States, Northern Territory, as well as New Zealand. It is an important“National Points
tournament for the players that are seeking selection for 2013 International events.
Caroline HAIN dominated the u/48kg division in all age categories by winning an impressive 3 Gold medals and impressed her coaches by powering through with her unusual and relentless attacking style + variety of trowing techniques. She was the stand out player of the tournament and her result were
acknowledged by the selectors by her receiving the female "Rising Star" trophy.
Caroline is training at the Australian Institute of Sport during the School break in preparation for the Oceania Judo Union Continental
Championship in Samoa. Kido Mingara has Caroline and Liam Yokoyama as their selected representatives
for this event; which counts towards Commonwealth Games selection.
Neeson NAIDOO maintained his dominance with his attacking style. His aim was to improve on last years minor medal. He again showed his solid Judo skills ver
his opponents in the u/55kg division by winning Gold and impressed the coaches by powering through with fast ashi [foot sweep]combinations to textbook shoulder throws and uchimata.
Angelina Yokoyama went up in the52kg division to vie for a spot on the Youth Olympic Trial event scheduled for early next year. She had a challenging time with some difficult bouts but her take back throws, solid, groundwork and mature command of submission techniques defence secured her theSilver medal.
Kasiea NAIDOO, is showing marked improvement in major NSW events throwing with her seoitosh [shoulder throw] and combinations to finish with ground holding technique for a well deserved Bronze medal.
Daniel VILLANI dominated his u/12 division but was harshly judged by the referees on the execution of an uranage [sacrifice throw] that he initiated to loose one bout and had to settle for a Bronze medal. It was a near repeat of the previous year at this event, where the referees reversed their own decision on his throw in the finals. For a 10yr old he is philosophical “I know that I can beat the players, that is most important for me”.
Judging from these results all Kido players are having a good lead up towards next years selection trials.
Pete
Acciari,
KIDO Coaching Director
5] participants brought back 6 medals (4 Gold + 2 Bronze)
Summary:
Caroline HAIN Cadet u/17, Young Women u/20 ,Senior Women Gold
Neeson NAIDOO Junior u/14 Gold
Kasiea NAIDOO Junior u/14,Bronze
Daniel VILLANI Junior u/12 Bronze
Angelina YOKOYAMA Jnr Olympic trial 2nd
The Championships, held in Blacktown, enjoyed participating teams from all States, Northern Territory, as well as New Zealand. It is an important“National Points
tournament for the players that are seeking selection for 2013 International events.
Caroline HAIN dominated the u/48kg division in all age categories by winning an impressive 3 Gold medals and impressed her coaches by powering through with her unusual and relentless attacking style + variety of trowing techniques. She was the stand out player of the tournament and her result were
acknowledged by the selectors by her receiving the female "Rising Star" trophy.
Caroline is training at the Australian Institute of Sport during the School break in preparation for the Oceania Judo Union Continental
Championship in Samoa. Kido Mingara has Caroline and Liam Yokoyama as their selected representatives
for this event; which counts towards Commonwealth Games selection.
Neeson NAIDOO maintained his dominance with his attacking style. His aim was to improve on last years minor medal. He again showed his solid Judo skills ver
his opponents in the u/55kg division by winning Gold and impressed the coaches by powering through with fast ashi [foot sweep]combinations to textbook shoulder throws and uchimata.
Angelina Yokoyama went up in the52kg division to vie for a spot on the Youth Olympic Trial event scheduled for early next year. She had a challenging time with some difficult bouts but her take back throws, solid, groundwork and mature command of submission techniques defence secured her theSilver medal.
Kasiea NAIDOO, is showing marked improvement in major NSW events throwing with her seoitosh [shoulder throw] and combinations to finish with ground holding technique for a well deserved Bronze medal.
Daniel VILLANI dominated his u/12 division but was harshly judged by the referees on the execution of an uranage [sacrifice throw] that he initiated to loose one bout and had to settle for a Bronze medal. It was a near repeat of the previous year at this event, where the referees reversed their own decision on his throw in the finals. For a 10yr old he is philosophical “I know that I can beat the players, that is most important for me”.
Judging from these results all Kido players are having a good lead up towards next years selection trials.
Pete
Acciari,
KIDO Coaching Director
Four Silver medals for Tuggerah Kido player
At the Southern Cross International Open, Victoria Summary:
Cadet u/17 Angelina YOKOYAMA, 48kg Silver
Jnr Women u/20 “ 48kg Silver
Senior Women “ 48kg Silver
Olympic festival sel “ 48kg Silver
One of Tuggerahs Kido Mingara Judo Academy player travelled to Geelong Victoria for the inaugural 2012 Southern Cross International Open Championships.
Fourteen-year-old Angelina entered 3 age divisions at the event. The Cadet U/17, Junior women’s U/20 and senior women’s over 20’s divisions; as well as the 2013 Olympic festival selection event and attaining 4 impressive SILVER MEDAL finishes.
Having just returned to Australia after 3 months training overseas; two months in Japan, at the Suzuki dojo in Tokyo and one month with the Philippines women’s National team.
Angelina will next compete at the NSW International Open Championships along with 5 other members of the Tuggerah Dojo. This is shaping up to be a serious event with over 400 registered entries plus representatives from New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Brother Liam Yokoyama 16yrs, will be competing for national senior ranking points in the Men 60kg division. Her training partner Caroline Hain in the Cadet, Junior Women and Senior Women’s 48kg division.
Melinda Brown in the 52kg junior and senior women, as well as Neeson and Kaisiea Naidoo in the senior boys and girls division and our youngest Kido contest member, 10yr old Danial Villani, attempting to again dominate and take home gold in the junior boys division.
Kido Mingara Judo Academy trains every Monday and Wednesday evenings at Tuggrah with Sensei Pete Acciari starting a new Kata + Junior training class. All are welcome to spectate or try out and learn the Olympic sport of Judo..
Pete Acciari, KIDO Head Coach
At the Southern Cross International Open, Victoria Summary:
Cadet u/17 Angelina YOKOYAMA, 48kg Silver
Jnr Women u/20 “ 48kg Silver
Senior Women “ 48kg Silver
Olympic festival sel “ 48kg Silver
One of Tuggerahs Kido Mingara Judo Academy player travelled to Geelong Victoria for the inaugural 2012 Southern Cross International Open Championships.
Fourteen-year-old Angelina entered 3 age divisions at the event. The Cadet U/17, Junior women’s U/20 and senior women’s over 20’s divisions; as well as the 2013 Olympic festival selection event and attaining 4 impressive SILVER MEDAL finishes.
Having just returned to Australia after 3 months training overseas; two months in Japan, at the Suzuki dojo in Tokyo and one month with the Philippines women’s National team.
Angelina will next compete at the NSW International Open Championships along with 5 other members of the Tuggerah Dojo. This is shaping up to be a serious event with over 400 registered entries plus representatives from New Zealand, New Caledonia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Brother Liam Yokoyama 16yrs, will be competing for national senior ranking points in the Men 60kg division. Her training partner Caroline Hain in the Cadet, Junior Women and Senior Women’s 48kg division.
Melinda Brown in the 52kg junior and senior women, as well as Neeson and Kaisiea Naidoo in the senior boys and girls division and our youngest Kido contest member, 10yr old Danial Villani, attempting to again dominate and take home gold in the junior boys division.
Kido Mingara Judo Academy trains every Monday and Wednesday evenings at Tuggrah with Sensei Pete Acciari starting a new Kata + Junior training class. All are welcome to spectate or try out and learn the Olympic sport of Judo..
Pete Acciari, KIDO Head Coach
8 NATIONAL Medals 1 GOLD , 2 SILVER+ 5 BRONZE
June 30 2012
Tuggerah KIDO-MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY with 8 NATIONAL Medals 1 GOLD , 2 SILVER+ 5 BRONZE
The WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, NSW was the venue for this year Australian Judo Titles. Over 600 players of the best ‘Judoka’ in the Junior and Senior divisions from every State as well as visiting International athletes competed over the long weekend, displaying their skills and entertained the public with spirited bouts. Judo NSW covered the event live on Internet TV on all 3 mats.
Seven (7) players from the TUGGERAH’s KIDO-MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY wore the NSW blues to represent the State, several testing their skills in older age divisions and for one it was the first time.
At 16 and already his fifth national LIAM YOKOYAMA, re-confirm his dominance in the 60kg junior men u/19 division by adding another GOLD medal to his collection. He has made a cleen sweep this year not losing any bouts, combined with a good draw, gave him the confidence to also do well in the Senior men. After a spirited start and winning with technically showcase throws Liam was relegated to the repechage rounds. He came in too loose and relaxed on his VIC opponent of similar speed and style, who took the opportunity to convert the error into a winning throw. Liam had to settle for a BRONZE and it signals a start of many interesting future encounters.
His sister Angelina YOKOYAMA, from Bonnels Bay, was unable to make her designated weight 48kg division but did remarkably well to win bouts in the heavier 52kg cadets. At the end of the day KIDO had two Yokoyama’s on the podium during the nationals because Angelina fought strongly through the repechage rounds to win a BRONZE.
Also at 16, Carolin Hain, a previous Junior medallist, after missing last years Championship due to injury, was keen to re-establish her position of the 48kg division. Attempting this year in 3 categories -the u/17 cadet; u/19 and Senior women. She had honed her skills with consistent training at the Tuggerah Academy, and applied them with confidence. Caroline again made it a positive experience representing Kido and NSW with distinction by winning 2 medals. A BRONZE in the cadets and with her overwhelming bursts of energy overpowered all but one of her opponents to capture the SILVER medal in the u/19 women.
In the U/16 Senior Boy Neeson NAIDOO from Watanobbi, for whom this was his 2nd appearance at a junior Nationals, had prepared thoroughly, training every day giving himself the best possible chance to do well. His improvement was apparent from his first bout where he threw for ippon [full point] with uchimata. He continued through one of the largest division of 25 players in that style to reach the finals, winning all bouts by throwing for ‘ippon’ full points. In the final Neeson encountered a strong WA opponent who was able to counter one of his attacks for a minor score. By losing narrowly in the finals meant Neeson had to settle for SILVER but it also provided a skill development list for next year. His sister Kassiea NAIDOO performed strong for her first time at a national, being just out of the medals, but gained valuable experience .
Junior women 52Kg - Melinda BROWN had an interrupted training preparation which sapped her fitness this year. She relied heavily on her smooth transition to groundwork and submission techniques, which are extremely strong and produced wins. Melinda performed with her innate strong determination and focus, achieving a BRONZE Medal. She now will intensify her specific training to work on tachi waza [throws] in Japan to prepare for next year.
In the U/12 Junior Boys, Daniel VILLANI secured his first National BRONZE Medal in spirited bouts in the u/34kg division. He fought first with the ACT player and won with full point (ippon] with a combination. In the second encounter Daniel was for the first time exposed to tactics that, unfortunately by the time he adapted, cost him the bout and which relegated him to the repechage rounds. With his losing this bout to the eventual champion, quickly regained his form by winning with skilful throws. Going through to his first medal with full point scores, was a positive experience and by easily re-focusing after a setback, will serve him well in the future.
Coaching director, Pete Acciari, emphasized the clubs main aim is to attain the maximum potential from each student and help them find their “inner strength“
Tuggerah KIDO-MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY with 8 NATIONAL Medals 1 GOLD , 2 SILVER+ 5 BRONZE
The WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, NSW was the venue for this year Australian Judo Titles. Over 600 players of the best ‘Judoka’ in the Junior and Senior divisions from every State as well as visiting International athletes competed over the long weekend, displaying their skills and entertained the public with spirited bouts. Judo NSW covered the event live on Internet TV on all 3 mats.
Seven (7) players from the TUGGERAH’s KIDO-MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY wore the NSW blues to represent the State, several testing their skills in older age divisions and for one it was the first time.
At 16 and already his fifth national LIAM YOKOYAMA, re-confirm his dominance in the 60kg junior men u/19 division by adding another GOLD medal to his collection. He has made a cleen sweep this year not losing any bouts, combined with a good draw, gave him the confidence to also do well in the Senior men. After a spirited start and winning with technically showcase throws Liam was relegated to the repechage rounds. He came in too loose and relaxed on his VIC opponent of similar speed and style, who took the opportunity to convert the error into a winning throw. Liam had to settle for a BRONZE and it signals a start of many interesting future encounters.
His sister Angelina YOKOYAMA, from Bonnels Bay, was unable to make her designated weight 48kg division but did remarkably well to win bouts in the heavier 52kg cadets. At the end of the day KIDO had two Yokoyama’s on the podium during the nationals because Angelina fought strongly through the repechage rounds to win a BRONZE.
Also at 16, Carolin Hain, a previous Junior medallist, after missing last years Championship due to injury, was keen to re-establish her position of the 48kg division. Attempting this year in 3 categories -the u/17 cadet; u/19 and Senior women. She had honed her skills with consistent training at the Tuggerah Academy, and applied them with confidence. Caroline again made it a positive experience representing Kido and NSW with distinction by winning 2 medals. A BRONZE in the cadets and with her overwhelming bursts of energy overpowered all but one of her opponents to capture the SILVER medal in the u/19 women.
In the U/16 Senior Boy Neeson NAIDOO from Watanobbi, for whom this was his 2nd appearance at a junior Nationals, had prepared thoroughly, training every day giving himself the best possible chance to do well. His improvement was apparent from his first bout where he threw for ippon [full point] with uchimata. He continued through one of the largest division of 25 players in that style to reach the finals, winning all bouts by throwing for ‘ippon’ full points. In the final Neeson encountered a strong WA opponent who was able to counter one of his attacks for a minor score. By losing narrowly in the finals meant Neeson had to settle for SILVER but it also provided a skill development list for next year. His sister Kassiea NAIDOO performed strong for her first time at a national, being just out of the medals, but gained valuable experience .
Junior women 52Kg - Melinda BROWN had an interrupted training preparation which sapped her fitness this year. She relied heavily on her smooth transition to groundwork and submission techniques, which are extremely strong and produced wins. Melinda performed with her innate strong determination and focus, achieving a BRONZE Medal. She now will intensify her specific training to work on tachi waza [throws] in Japan to prepare for next year.
In the U/12 Junior Boys, Daniel VILLANI secured his first National BRONZE Medal in spirited bouts in the u/34kg division. He fought first with the ACT player and won with full point (ippon] with a combination. In the second encounter Daniel was for the first time exposed to tactics that, unfortunately by the time he adapted, cost him the bout and which relegated him to the repechage rounds. With his losing this bout to the eventual champion, quickly regained his form by winning with skilful throws. Going through to his first medal with full point scores, was a positive experience and by easily re-focusing after a setback, will serve him well in the future.
Coaching director, Pete Acciari, emphasized the clubs main aim is to attain the maximum potential from each student and help them find their “inner strength“
2 GOLD for Tuggerah Judo Academy Kido Mingara
Juniors
Two Junior players from the Kido Mingara Judo Academy who have performed solidly in State selection trials and various state competitions this
year, used last weekend at the Blacktown PCYC as a training preparation for next months Sydney International (22-23 Sep) Winninggold in the U12, division 10 yr old DANIEL VILLANI’s improvement was apparent from his first bout where he threw with a terrifically timed foot sweep that lifted his opponent chest high. He showed a tremendous command of skills for someone so young, executing left or right techniques on the coach’s request, then finishing with strong groundwork. Daniel is in top form for next weeks Illawarra International Junior Championship. 13 year old Kasiea Naidoo, (WYONG] had overcome her nerves and found her form, putting her new found throwing skills to devastating use. She destroyed all of her opponents with precision ‘ippon’ full point winning throws at will in the under-15s. She easily won gold in her 52kg weight division. “It was her best performance to date” Coach Pete Acciari said “she trains hard and will be ready for good results at next years Nationals”. KIDO is planning to enter Junior Team events and is recruiting to develop an u/10, u/12 and u/15 Junior Girls team from the ground up with that in mind. The competition preparation to score National points for overseas selection is in full swing at the Academy taking various forms National team members, Melinda Brown, Liam and Angelina Yokoyama are training in Japan. 15 year old Angelina will finish her preparation in the Philippines and then meet up with the full KIDO group in Victoria at Southern Cross International and next months Sydney International Open.
Juniors
Two Junior players from the Kido Mingara Judo Academy who have performed solidly in State selection trials and various state competitions this
year, used last weekend at the Blacktown PCYC as a training preparation for next months Sydney International (22-23 Sep) Winninggold in the U12, division 10 yr old DANIEL VILLANI’s improvement was apparent from his first bout where he threw with a terrifically timed foot sweep that lifted his opponent chest high. He showed a tremendous command of skills for someone so young, executing left or right techniques on the coach’s request, then finishing with strong groundwork. Daniel is in top form for next weeks Illawarra International Junior Championship. 13 year old Kasiea Naidoo, (WYONG] had overcome her nerves and found her form, putting her new found throwing skills to devastating use. She destroyed all of her opponents with precision ‘ippon’ full point winning throws at will in the under-15s. She easily won gold in her 52kg weight division. “It was her best performance to date” Coach Pete Acciari said “she trains hard and will be ready for good results at next years Nationals”. KIDO is planning to enter Junior Team events and is recruiting to develop an u/10, u/12 and u/15 Junior Girls team from the ground up with that in mind. The competition preparation to score National points for overseas selection is in full swing at the Academy taking various forms National team members, Melinda Brown, Liam and Angelina Yokoyama are training in Japan. 15 year old Angelina will finish her preparation in the Philippines and then meet up with the full KIDO group in Victoria at Southern Cross International and next months Sydney International Open.
