Tony, Craig, Kev and Steve travelled to High Wycombe Judo Centre on 12 February for a training session with multiple Olympic and World medallist and six time All-Japan champion Yoko Tanabe.

The day was split into two sessions – ne waza and tachi waza (i.e. ground and standing techniques).

Yoko presented a range of simple, basic but effective techniques that will improve the quality of your judo – techniques which we ruefully wish we had learnt years ago but will be incorporating into our own coaching and practice going forward.

The day was very well supported, with a wide range of grades in attendance.