06.04.2025 – A fantastic day of judo at the AJA National Training Session, led by double Olympian Lucy Renshall.

We kicked off the first of four National Training session planed for 2025 in style with a phenomenal session held at Cedars Judo Club in Earl Shilton — and what a day it was!

We were truly honoured to welcome Lucy Renshall, double Olympian, former World Number 1, and current British Champion, as our lead instructor for the day. Lucy brought a wealth of experience, technical precision, and infectious enthusiasm to the tatami, creating an inspiring and educational environment for all involved.

With over 70 judoka and coaches in attendance from across the country, the session was buzzing with energy and camaraderie. Lucy’s coaching catered brilliantly to the wide range of ages and abilities on the mat, delivering a dynamic mix of technical drills, randori, and tactical insights drawn from her experience at the highest levels of the sport.

Lucy, a long-standing member of the British Judo team, has represented Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and has claimed multiple European medals throughout her career. Her passion for the sport and commitment to developing the next generation of judoka were clear to see and deeply appreciated by everyone in attendance.

A huge thank you to Lucy for leading such a fantastic session, to Cedars Judo Club for hosting us, and to all the players and coaches who made the day such a success.