Johnno's Judo pics

[johnnojudo]

Here are links to photos of my most recent Judo tournament in Salisbury for those of you who wish to view them.

 

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[Teflon]

Great stuff their Johnno,

 

Will look closer later and comment

[Jeff Hamnett TSF]

johnno is our hero!

 

you look completely shot at the end, must be very intense.

[johnnojudo]

It is very intense. Especially when you decide to take on 2 weight categories instead of the usual 1.

 

With only 3 other guys in my own weight group i felt that all the dieting and training put in over the past few weeks would be wasted on just 3 fights. So i entered the Under 73kg category for more contests. Little did i know that i would breeze through the -73kgs with no fight going past 45 secs and my -66kg category being the toughest fights yet since my comeback.

I was absolutely exhausted and my face took a battering, ending up with a black eye and marks all over my body.

 

I needed those hard contests though cos thats what i'll come up against at the Worlds.

[Bitch]

I'm speechless!

[Jeff Hamnett TSF]

johnno in your photos it seems youve come up against quite a taller guy.(and won!)

 

whos got the advantage, the guy with the reach and the levers or because of the restricted weight level perhaps the stronger fighter?

 

and perhaps its time to tell all, what does the union jack on your kit represent?

[johnnojudo]

Totally depends on the style of the Judo player. I prefer to fight taller Judoka as i can get underneath my opponents more. I dont come across many Judoka smaller than me but when i do, i tend to find them more difficult to beat.

 

The more skilful and quick Judoka always tend to win.

 

The Great Britain flag represents my time in the GB squad.

1996 - 2002

[Teflon]

Like the concentration in the 1st photo Johnno, Looks like you where enjoying yourself too mate.

 

What do you think your chances are in the master ?? and do you know if any of you old foe's will be there ??

[johnnojudo]

Hard to judge what my chances are mate. I must remember that i will be fighting people who may not have even given up Judo ever. I may come across people that have just carried on the sport and decided cos they're 30 yrs old they'd like to give it a go. There may be some that are like myself; was very good, gave up the sport and have made a comeback. You just don't know what you're gonna come up against.

 

Although i'm sure that at $100 for entry to the tournament you've got to fancy your chances or it would be a waste of money.

 

I do know that last years -66kgs 30-34 yrs World Champion is going to be there. His name is Vlamir Dias from Brazil.

He's coming a long way to fight!!

[Teflon]

And a long way to go home after you've beaten him !!!!

[Jurg78]

Good pics JJ!

 

Am liking the Michael Jackson-esque tape on the fingers!! Would like to think you do a victory moonwalk across the mat when you win!

[swoonara]

Good Luck JJ we know you can do it !!

[Gussy]

I like the way JJ's on the number 1 podium but is still the same height as the geezers on the 2nd & 3rd

[Big J R]

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That ain't the famous Gussy-boy on yer right, is it ?

[Gussy]

Hell No!!!