Returning to the tatami... Summer 2021!

There has been a lot to think about when we were initially planning our return. Would we have long? Would there be another period of time with non-judo supportive restrictions in place? There was a moment when I wasn't actually sure if the club returning in June 21 was the right thing to do. I was proved wrong!

With the correct controls in place and trusting people to manage their own hygiene etc... the return has been absolutely great. Existing members returning to meet friends once more and to meet new friends via our new members. The MOST daunting thing about the return was the change in the returning kids/teens... they came back different people!

There was a fair bit of mat rust all around. The focus over the first few months has been to re-build that fun, banter-filled club atmosphere that we enjoy at Abbey Judo Club.

Nothing stays the same. The club is certainly a little different than before. It will be interesting to see what happens next...