BJJ will be formerly introduced to Penang at the Budo Academy in June 2009. Professor Julio Cesar will be conducting the classes. BJJ is a mrtial art which focuses on grappling especially ground fighting. First introduced by Sensei Maeda, a judo exponent to Brazil and made popular by the Gracie’s. BJJ has taken the world by storm and is an art trained in the US army especially the US Navy Seals. For a preview on BJJ please go to http://www.youtube.com/user/budoacademy to view some videos there.

sample of BJJ ground techniques in our Budotube

Please contact Justin 0164219009 or Melvin 0124336682 for more information on BJJ.

Congrats to those who made it to the medal podium. To those who did not, we know that the lessons would be invaluable and will certainly make you all a better person not only now for the future. No matter what we are PROUD of you all. Keep it up. 

Youth under 12 - 20kg1^st : Izshraq Kamil Merican            Budo Academy 

Youth under 12 - 25kg1^st : Siti Nur Aishah             Budo Academy2^nd: Billie Ooi                       Budo Academy 3^rd : Wee Zi Xuan                 Budo Academy4^th: Bryan Kong                    Budo Academy 

Youth under 12 - 30kg1^st : Declan Tan                     Budo Academy2^nd: Julius Khoo                    Budo Academy 3^rd : Kwo Hon Min                Budo Academy 

Youth under 12 - 35kg1^st : Ami Goto                        Budo Academy2^nd: Leon Cheah                   Budo Academy 3^rd : Ooi Zhong Quan           Budo Academy4^th: Lim Yi Zheng                 Budo Academy 

Youth Under 12 - 45kg1^st : Mitsutoshi Goto           Budo Academy2^nd: Marrie Phillips             Budo Academy 3^rd : Ng Tsu Tao                  Budo Academy4^th: Justin Tan                     Budo Academy 

Boys - 50kg1^st : Fredrick Kwo Longine Budo Academy2^nd: Fong Yeong Ching       Budo Academy3^rd : Khor Ze Ying                Budo Academy4^th: Zhang Guang Hon         Jit Sin 

Boys - 55kg1^st : Koay Seong Jiann         Budo Academy2^nd: Hemaraj Mahamteran Jit Sin3^rd : Huang Chen Han          Chung Ling4^th: Patrick Hoyer                Chung Ling 

Boys - 60kg1^st : Lim Zheng Jie               Budo Academy2^nd: Hung Wei Pin                Jit Sin3^rd : Jason Lee                      Chung Ling4^th: Jason Ch’ng                    Chung Ling 

Boys - 73kg1^st : Toh Shenq Jia                Budo Academy2^nd: Law Yeong Shyan         Jit Sin3^rd : Khoo Wei Leong           Budo Academy4^th: Kuak Khim Lip              Jit Sin 

Boys - 81kg1^st : Chong Swee Hang          Budo Academy2^nd: Chai Zee Yang               Jit Sin3^rd : Chong Swee Liang        Budo Academy4^th: Yeoh Shyh Kuan            Jit Sin 

Girls - 45kg1^st : Goh Ying Yuan              Budo Academy2^nd: Wang Shaven                Jit Sin3^rd : Nur Izati                        St Georges4^th: Chai Su Wan                   Jit Sin 

Girls - 45kg1^st : Goh Ying Yuan              Budo Academy2^nd: Wang Shaven                Jit Sin3^rd : Nur Izati                        St Georges4^th: Chai Su Wan                   Jit Sin 

Girls - 48kg1^st : Ch’ng Catherine            Jit Sin2^nd: Norfarahaniza               St Georges3^rd : Norisma Husna            St Georges4^th: Rose Afrina                    St Georges 

1950’s, Judo was introduced to the Penang folks by Japanese sailors calling at the Penang port. Judo was demonstrated to the public during their practice sessions. Several individual was fascinated by the new methods of teaching and the effectiveness of the art as a form of  self defense.

• 1955, the late Chong Heng Yuen who had been trained in Japan Kodokan started Judo in Chung
  Ling
  School and Chung Ling Union.
• Tamby Rajah, the first Malaysian to be awarded Kodokan black-belt, sponsored Sensei Iijima to promote Judo in Penang.
• Early judo enthusiasts included Lim Seng Bee, Ooi Thye Seng, Koid Kheng Chooi, Francis Ramasamy, Khoo Siew Boo, Johnny Khoo Kay Chee, Koay Sin Sooi and others.
• 1958, The Penang Judo Club (PJC) was formed as a state body to coordinate state and national level activities including the selection of players for competitions. Mr. Lim Seng Bee became the first President of PJC.
• Chung Ling School Union Judo club remained a separate Judo entity and is affiliated to the Malaya Judo Federation, the national body for Judo.

1960’s, Judo as a sport began to grow in international popularity when it was officially introduced as a competition event in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Japanese Government was relentless in its effort to promote Judo worldwide. Judo was introduced to the Police and FRU in

• 1965
  •  The  Third Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang organized by Chung Ling School Union.

• 1966
  • Khoo Siew Boo was appointed Coach cum Manager for the Malaysian team competing in the first Asian Judo Championship in Manila.

• 1967
  • Choong Chong Hin and Thangvelloo of PJC represented Malaysia to compete in the SEAP Games in
    Bangkok.
  • the first JOCV instructor Sensei Tsukushima was providing Judo training to the FRU and Police.  Sensei Tsukushima would also coach in PJC in the evening.

• 1969
  •  The Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang organized by PJC under the stewardship of Tai Tsu Kuang.
  • Choong Chong Hin, Kang Lye Huat and Thangavelloo represented Malaysia to compete in the SEAP Games in
    Rangoon.
  • Tai Tsu Kuang was elected the 4^th President of PJC .He succeeded the late Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim. Tai Tsu Kuang led PJC until 1990, twenty one years in total. Besides, he was the Vice President of MJF.
  • JOCV instructor Sensei Tsuchiyama arrived in Penang. He also provide Judo training in PJC.
  • Johnny Khoo on his own accord left for Japan to further his study on Judo in the Kodokan Judo Institute,
    Tokyo, Japan. He returned to
    Penang in 1970.

• 1970’s, dedicated efforts was beginning to bear fruits for the sport of Judo. Penang Judoka Nordin Hamzah won the first Malaysian Gold Medal in SEAP Games. PJC organized international championships. JOCV coaches continued to come to
  Penang to bring up the standards of Judo, namely: Hamabe (1970), Abe (1971), Nakamone (1972) and Nishikawa (1975).

• 1970
  • Johnny Khoo represented Malaysia to compete in the 2^nd Asian Judo Championship in
    Taipei.
  • The Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang under the stewardship of Tai Tsu Kuang.

• 1971
  • Khoo Siew Boo was the Team Manager to KL SEAP Games.
  • Nordin Hamzah of Penang won the first Judo gold medal in Judo in the Middle Weight category.
  • Sarban Singh won a silver medal while Choong Chong Hin and Kang Lye Huat each won a bronze.
  • The Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang under the stewardship of Tai Tsu Kuang.

• 1972
  • Johnny Khoo became the second person in the world to receive an outstanding award for his promotion of Japanese martial arts. He was presented with a replica of the kabuto (a samurai headgear) of legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi by the President of Japan Budo Federation, the late Shimpei Shimizu who was himself a 10^th dan grandmaster in Shindo Muso Ryu.

• 1973
  • Johnny Khoo was the Chief Coach for Malaysia team to SEAP Games. Nordin Hamzah of
    Penang won a gold medal, Sarban Singh and Thangavello each won a bronze.
  • Tai Tsu Kuang was the Team Manager for Penang judo players competing in the Malaysian Judo Championship.

• 1975
  • Johnny Khoo was the Team Manager cum referee in the Bangkok SEAP Games.
  • Koay Seng Poh won a silver medal in the Bangkok SEAP Games.
  • The Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang under the stewardship of Tai Tsu Kuang.

• 1976
  • 1^st ASEAN Judo Champion was organized in Penang. Participating countries were
    Thailand,
    Singapore,
    Indonesia,
    Philippines,
    Myanmar and
    Malaysia. This championship was patronized by Mr. Yuichi Hirose, the Secretary General of Judo Union of Asia (JUA).
  • Johnny Khoo was the Team Manager cum referee for ASEAN Judo Championship. Koay Seng Poh won a silver medal in his category.

• 1977,
  • Johnny Khoo was the Manager cum referee for the Malaysian Judo team and Thangavello, the coach to the 1^st SEA Games. Choong Chong Hin won a silver medal in the championship.
  • Johnny Khoo was the Team Manager for a team of nine to be trained in Nittaidai Physical Education College, Japan. Koay Seng Poh and Thangavello of
    Penang were selected for the team.

• 1978
  • Khoo Siew Boo was the coach for Malaysian Judo team to Kano Jigoro Cup in Japan. Koay Seng Poh represented
    Malaysia.

• 1979
  • Johnny Khoo was the Team Manager and Khoo Siew Boo, coach for the Malaysian team to Jakarta
    SEA Games. Both were also refereeing in the Games. Koay Seng Poh won a silver medal.
  • The Malaysian Judo Championship was held in Penang under the stewardship of Tai Tsu Kuang.

1980’s, Judo was in the stage of rebuilding.

• 1983,
  • Khoo Siew Boo was selected for refereeing in SEA Games.
• 1985,
  • Khoo Siew Boo was selected for refereeing in SEA Games.
  • Koay Seng Poh won the Matsumae Cup for Half Light Category during the National Championship in KL. This championship was patronized by I Inokuma, who was an All-Japan Champion and an Olympic Gold Medallist, and Y Hirose , the general Secretary of JUA.

1990’s, new generation of Judokas began to steal some limelight. Thevaraj and Mahendran were the two prominent individuals in the Judo arena. Thevaraj, out of his own accord, financed himself to train in

• 1993
  •  Koay Seng Poh was Malaysian Judo coach to Singapore
    SEA Games. Thevaraj won a silver medal in his category.
• 1994
  •  Koay Seng Poh received an IOC scholarship to study Judo in Japan.
• 1995
  • Koay Seng Poh was Malaysian Judo coach to Chiangmai
    SEA Games. Thevaraj and Mahendran each won a silver medal in their respective categories.
• 1996
  •  Johnny was elected the fourth President of PJC/PJA. The Penang Judo Club was renamed
    Penang Judo Association in 1998.
  •  Justin Khoo received a Judo scholarship for Judo training in the International
    Budo
    University,
    Katsura, Japan.

• 1998
  •  Koay Seng Poh was sponsored by Judo Union of Asia to attend Judo seminar in Macau.
• 1999,
  • Koay Seng Poh underwent Judo training in Kodokan for one month.

2000’s, yet a new breed of Judokas evolved. The early part of the decade was dominated by Tan Chee Keong who brought back medals from SEA Games. Later Gordon Ong was to become prominent. The role of Fujikawa of JAICA towards glorious achievements of

• 2000
  • Koay Seng Poh was selected to participate in Judo Seminar in Rome.
  • Chuah Ghee Huat was elected the Honorary Secretary of Persatuan Judo Malaysia. He is still holding the post to date (2008).
• 2001
  • PJA organized SEA Games Judo Championship in Penang.
• 2002
  • Koay Seng Poh was selected to participate in a Judo Seminar in Taiwan under JUA sponsorship.

• 2003,
  • Tan Chee Keong won a Bronze medal in Vietnam Sea Games under the coaching of Fujikawa of JAICA.
  • Tan Chee Keong participated in the World Championship in Osaka. Justin Khoo was the Team Manager while Koay Seng Poh was the coach.
  • Tan Chee Keong received scholarship to study Judo in Seikijyuku, Japan

• 2004
  •  Nasriq received a scholarship to study Judo in the International
    Budo
    University.

• 2005
  • Nasriq and Tan Chee Keong represented Malaysia Judo to Manila
    SEA Games. Chee Keong won a Bronze medal.
  • Chong Wei Liang received sponsorship to study Judo in Kodokan for one month

• 2006
  • Gordon Ong and Chew Li Yin each won a bronze medal in SEA Judo Championship in Cambodia.

• 2007
  • Datuk Mohamad Taufik, Board Member of MSN was elected the 6^th President of PJA.
  • Justin Khoo and Nasriq studied Judo development in France for one month.
  •  Chew Li Yin received sponsorship to study Judo in Kodokan for one month.

• 2008,
  •  Mr. T Hamabe revisited Penang in the capacity of National Coach under the sponsorship of MSN.
  • 2008, Gordon Ong and Chew Li Yin each won a silver medal in SEA Judo Championship in Vietnam.

Epilogue

Judo as an international sport started with its inclusion into Tokyo Olympics in 1964. Since then Judo is practiced all over the world. Interestingly, players from different parts of the world may acquire different styles but the competition rules governing the sport are unequivocal.

To learn Judo, one has to learn the techniques of falling and rolling to protect oneself against injury. For Judo as an art of self defense, there are two categories of techniques taught to the students, namely the art of throwing an opponent and the art of grappling on the floor.

Judo not only trains a person to be strong and fit, it also instills discipline. These two attributes are very much sought after in our modern living. People of all age and genders can practice Judo. Also regardless of professional background, all are welcome.