The Penang team to the SUKMA created a new record by breaking the old medal haul and with with a smaller team than the last SUKMA. This time Penang Judo team came back with a 3 gold, 2 silver and 4 bronze.
The Gold medals came from Chua Jen Keat and Lim Zheng Jie (Men’s Kata), Esther Tam (Women -48kg) and Ooi Aik Tong (Men -73kg). Silver came from Ng Tsu Tao (Men -55kg) and Chua Jen Keat (Men -66kg). Bronze from Koay Seong Jiann (Men -60kg), Khoo Wei Leong (Men -81kg), Chong Swee Hang (Men +90kg) and Goh Yiing Yuan(Women -45kg)
The determination shown by the young squad was admirable. Specially to Lee Pei San which had to learn the Juno Kata from scratch in 72hours and able to pull the kata off was incredible. There was a minor problem where our first pair of Juno Kata was not eligible to participate. Fortunately there were no such problem in the Men’s Nage No Kata. Our pair of Chuah Jen Keat and Lim Zheng Jie completely blew out the rest of the competitors and after the preliminary rounds, they already had a huge lead over the rest of the field. Regardless to say, the gold medal was only for them to lose.
Koay Seong Jiann too showed a determination of steel fighting with a injured thumb. There were concerns if he was able to fight in such a highly demanding competition. He proved that he was made of steel and got 3rd placing.
All in all, it was a memorable competition. Team spirit was sensational. Karmini Sri, our youngest member at 14 years too was excited and stated her desire to return to the competition much stronger. It was definitely a sigh of relief for Md Nashriq and Justin Khoo after the finals were over especially the former as this is the first time as head coach for Penang.
Golden pair of Esther Tam and Aik Tong, celebrating their gold.
We are having fun alright!
Below: Combo of pictures of Ooi Aik Tong’s gold medal knockout score in the finals via uchimata.
Budo Academy is proud to be mentioned in a book which promotes activities for children in Malaysia. Author Lydia Teh mentioned that Budo Academy is the place in Penang to go if you want your kids to learn Judo. All instructors are specially trained to train kids in Judo which is not only beneficial for kids but very safe too. For more information, please contact Justin Khoo at 0164219009
This book is currently available in MPH bookstores nation wide costing RM29.90. (http://www.mphonline.com/books/nsearch.aspx?do=detail&pcode=9789833845484)
Penang Budo Academy has been mentioned in www.bjj-asia.com. Bjj-asia.com is currently the website which reports on all the activities of Brazillian Jiu Jitsu particularly in South East Asia. (http://www.bjj-asia.com/2011/03/budo-academy-penang.html)
Brazillian Jiu Jitsu aka BJJ is growing exponentially in South East Asia and is slowly getting popular in Malaysia. Marcos Escobar the representative of Checkmat in South East Asia is the head instructor of BJJ in Penang Budo Academy. So head on over to Penang Budo Academy to try the exciting art of BJJ. Do contact Justin at 0164219009 if you need more information.
Today we would be launching our Brazillian Jiu Jutsu classes conducted by Marcos Escobar. After the successful seminar held in June, many wanted more action. Well the wait is over. Last week we had Marcos and Aaron appearing on the local tube “Malaysia Hari Ini” Check this out.
Master Yuga would be conducting his first Jiu Jitsu class this Saturday 12th February 2011. Class would start at 8.00pm. Classes are open for registration. Please contact Justin at 0164219009 or Nashriq at 0174123107 to arrange for a free trial class.
