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Judo Championships

Judoka from West Coast, Marlborough and Nelson competed for titles in Nelson during Queen's Birthday weekend. This is the first Seddon Shield districts championship meeting held in Nelson, and we're sure the large crowds which watched the bouts gained as much interest as the contestants themselves.

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A view of the hall and crowd as the controlling black belt, Mr J. Fielding, gives a decision in a lightweight event
Gaining experience from watching

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Contestants awaiting bouts

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Mr Fielding awards a bout to R. Walsh (Granity) who beat T. Duncan (Buller) with this hold

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D. Morrison (Blen) works his way to a win over D. Blyth (Motueka).

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L. Barnes (Nelson) and A. Vincent tossing each other around

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R. Horrell (Motueka) had A. Borlase (Granity) nicely tied up when they left the mat, so Mr Fielding had the pair shifted back on to the mat without disturbing Horrell's grip.

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W. Ketel (Nelson) and K. Hasler (Buller) getting to grips (Ketel won)