Near Rennes, at 15, they obtained their black belt in judo

The Judo club Chateaugironnear Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine) organized a ceremony to award two black beltsFriday April 19, 2024, to two exceptional members of the club: Evan Thibaudalmost 16 years old, and Lucas Deniau15 years old.

Dedication and effort

This accomplishment not only represents years of dedication and effort, but also a significant step in the journey of these athletes who are passionate about judo, who are very invested, always ready to help the youngest.

“Evan, currently in second grade at Cesson, started judo at 7 years old,” comments Muy-Ly, his mother. “He had, from the start, a strong attachment to this sport and the teachers. At the same time, he makes arbitration and self-defense. He likes to get involved at the club and supervise during the holiday courses. Our three boys do judo and all have the goal of reaching the black belt. In this sport, you have to be kind. We are fighter and partner. The big ones help the little ones. »

To be a black belt, 4 UVs are required: kata, technique, performance, investment and arbitration.

Great performances for the judo club

Lucas Deniau is in 3rd grade at college Victor Segalen. “Lucas started judo at 4 years old,” explains his mother.

“He has always been a great sportsman, a keen competitor since his early childhood. This year he finished 7th in the Brittany championship. And at the same time he was very involved in refereeing, which notably allowed him to participate in the French junior championship as a referee. »

The Châteaugiron Judo club was also able to shine thanks to very great performance this last month with in particular: 7 qualifications for the Benjamin Judo regional championship which will take place in the coming weeks (7 participations in the departmental championship and 7 medals), 3 participants in the French championship Senior Jujitsu1 participant in the French Ne-Waza senior championship, 3 qualified in the French cadet championship next month.

Furthermore, the gala, which will be held on June 21, 2024 at the Zéphyr, will close this year.

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