The first of the EJU Level 3 Residential Study Blocks was held in Qawra, Malta from 5 - 8 July 2010, at the Suncrest Hotel Seashells Resort. Tutors were Roy Inman OBE 8th Dan, and Dr Mike Callan 6th Dan. Roy was assisted by Tokai University graduate Kazuma Katabuchi 3rd Dan. The event was recorded in audio and video by Lance Wicks, from www.thejudopodcast.eu

 

The first student to graduate was Nick Fletcher from Windsor Judo Club, England. Also completing the residential but yet to complete the online modules were Danny Murphy from The Budokwai, England and Nikos Malliaropoylos from Aris Judo Club, Thesaloniki, Greece. All three students hold the grade of 5th Dan.

 

Newly certified EJU Advanced Coach, Nick Fletcher, said, "I have really enjoyed this course, it has made me reconsider some of my approaches to coaching. Many thanks to Judospace for their excellent delivery and to the EJU for making it happen. It has been great to study out here in Malta, and we have enjoyed fantastic Maltese hospitality. Thanks to the Malta Judo Federation for hosting us."

 

EJU General Secretary, and Chair of the Universities and Institutes Commission, Envic Galea said, "Congratulations to Nick and all the students who are undertaking this online study. In the EJU we are very keen to help coaches to develop themselves, and we have other programmes with Anglia Ruskin University at levels 4 & 5, and Tor Vergata University at level 6."

 

More information on enrolling for the EJU Level 3 Advanced Coach Award is available at www.judospace.com