Breda Academy Prize Giving

Celebrating Success at Breda Academy

Jonathan had the pleasure of being the guest speaker at the recent Breda Academy "Prize Giving Evening". Over fifty pupils received prizes in recognition of their academic achievements for the preceding school year. Jonathan delivered an inspirational speech which was well received by all in attendance. More
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Jonathan Cooke Recognised in New Year’s Honours List

Jonathan has been awarded the Medal of the Order of the British Empire – BEM More
Dan grading

Kookateki Dan Grading Success!

Team Kookateki fought brilliantly at the recent dan grading in Campbell College, Belfast, with everyone putting on a fantastic performance. Special congratulations to Dan Soule who won all his points for his black belt! Well done everyone! More
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A great day at Kookateki Judo Club!

Saturday 16 September was a great day at Kookateki Judo Club! The morning started off with a Newaza session from guest coach Jim Toland, 6th Dan. Followed by fifteen club members completing a Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Workshop! Well done everyone!   More
Jonathan and Georges

Jonathan meets Georges Mehdi

Who is Georges Mehdi, and what made you decide to look for him? I was reading up on Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), looking at where its path crosses with Judo, because I cross-train in both arts. Georges Mehdi came up during my research. Georges is a 9th dan Judo black belt, and was Brazilian champion for seven years in a ... More
Wendy receiving certificate

Kookateki Judo Club volunteers recognised by Belfast Lord Mayor

Volunteers from Kookateki Judo Club who have supported Belfast City Council in running its community services were recognised by Belfast Lord Mayor, Alderman Brian Kingston, as part of the city’s contribution to the UK Festival of Volunteering. The 12 day festival which took place between 1st and 12th June aimed to ... More
Kookateki at the Commonwealth Sports Festival 2016

Kookateki at the Commonwealth Sports Festival

The Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council rolled out their sports festival in Belfast on 9th June 2016. The festival took place at the newly opened Girdwood Community Hub. The idea was to give children across the province the opportunity to try out different sports from the Commonwealth Games. Olympic Gold Medallist ... More

Abbey Open Judo Championships 2016

Well done to all the participants who represented the club at the Abbey Judo Championships last Sunday 29 May 2016.  Also, a massive thank you to the family and friends who came along to support our players! More
Martial Arts Seminar

Kookateki at Charity Martial Arts Seminar

Sunday 20th March saw our Assistant Club coach Harry take part in a Charity Martial Arts Seminar organised by Shinsiei Ju Jujitsu Club in Bangor. The Seminar held in Bangor Academy was in aid of Motor Neurone Disease Association with over 300 participants from different martial arts ranging from traditional Jujitsu , ... More
Jonathan receives his Sport NI Community Coach of the Year 2015 award.

Jonathan Cooke – SportNI Community Coach of the Year 2015!

Jonathan Cooke, head coach at Kookateki Judo Club has picked up yet another award!  Jonathan has won Sport Northern Ireland’s prestigious Community Coach of the Year. SportNI visited the club in the Grove Wellbeing Centre on Saturday 19th  September to present the award.  This allowed the whole club to be included ... More