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Southend Rugby Club’s under-15
team has started cross-training with their judo counterparts at
Akitas Judo Club.
The session was staged
by Akitas’ feeder outfit Shudo after the well-known rugby team
heard about the club’s recent work with Leigh Ramblers FC.
The Olympic sport has been
successfully embraced at the highest level of international rugby.
Former world champion and Olympic silver medallist Kate Howey
worked with the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning England team while
the all-conquering Guinness Premiership outfit Leicester Tigers
have integrated judo to their training.
Akitas Head Coach Adam
Hutchins said: "We were delighted to stage these sessions
for Southend Rugby Club and enjoyed giving them an introduction
to judo.
"Judo is well-known
for its physical benefits; the sport caters for all and can develop
core stability, stamina, strength, balance, and footwork."
Andrew Wilesmith, British
Judo's Eastern Regional Development Officer, said: "Akitas
is a fantastic environment to practice judo and I'm pleased to
see a fellow Essex sports club enjoying and benefiting from practicing
judo."
Akitas Southend Judo Club
train at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre, Garon Park, Eastern
Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4FA. For more information please
visit www.akitasjudo.com
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