September has already been busy for South Brent Judo Club.

On September 5, seven players ­competed at the Heart of England ­competition in Walsall. The Hearts is a notoriously difficult event that attracts high-calibre competitors.

Kolya Schwinge continued his very impressive form to dominate in the under-60kg and win gold.

Three silvers followed for Davy Grey, Josh Shipp and Cerys Callard.

Davy Grey moved up a weight group into the U50kg and with skilful judo won silver. Cerys Callard (U36kg) fought up to U40kg, and despite being at a weight disadvantage showed great determination. Josh Shipp (U38kg) fought ­brilliantly and narrowly missed out on gold.

Scarlett Hodge, Adam Vosper and Lewis Widdicombe fought well, but ­finished just outside the medals.

Saturday, September 12, saw 14 South Brent Judo players and two Plymouth Judo Club judoka join 120 other judoka for an inter-club training session in Weston-super-Mare.

The session, led by Bradley, Stoke and Weston, attracted players from all over the west as well as a squad from Wales.

Judo’s rising stars Pete Miles, Steph Walker and Lele Nairne were on hand to inspire and support the young ­players.

Inter-club rivalries were set aside to develop and promote the talent of the young judoka.

Visit the website at southbrentjudo club.eebly.com for more information about the club’s activities.