KIDO MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY

R.M.B. 93 Old Maitland Road,

Kangy Angy / Tuggerah N.S.W.
Australia 2258
Phone (02) 4362-1743
MOB
0413 237 010
www.kidomingarajudo.com.au
Email: acciarip@hotmail.com
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To: Sport desk_

Press release: Oct 2014

Author: Pete Acciari
KI-DO = path-to inner strength

In time to Celebrate the "World Judo Day" the Coast + Hunter Region received two
2014 JUDO FEDERATION [NSW] AWARDS
1.

Year 7 student, Daniel VILLANI, awarded JUDO NSW SENIOR BOY of the

Year
2.

Tuggerah Kido Mingara Judo Academy the JUDO FEDERATION (NSW)

INSPIRED Club of the year

JUDO FEDERATION (NSW) INSPIRED Club of the year..
KIDO MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY

Our Central Coast Kido Mingara Judo Academy located in Kangy AngyTuggerah, proved that our small club develops excellence in locally talented
youngsters by being recognized with the prestigious JUDO FEDERATION
(NSW) INSPIRED Club of the year.
At the 2014 Judo NSW Awards Dinner held last weekend NSW JUDO

recognised the outstanding achievements of individual athletes, referees,

volunteers and clubs. KIDO MINGARA received a NSW club award for the
4th consecutive year [2011+13 Junior Development Club; Inspired Club
2012] The KIDO coaching team seems to be able to inspire and bring out
the best in the local youngsters.
This is exemplified by St Philips Christian College student, Daniel VILLANI being
honored with the JUDO NSW SENIOR BOY of the Year award for the best
performing Judoka in NSW determined on results in:

3 NSW Selection Tournaments;

NSW State Title 1st; NSW Country Championship 1st; South Coast Open, 1st

National Championships;

SILVER

ACT International Open;

SILVER

Sydney International Open;

GOLD

QLD International Open;

GOLD

Southern Cross International Open; VIC

GOLD

Daniel said his goal is to pursue his judo journey as far as he can, and enjoy the friendships and
discipline that comes with being part of KIDO, a great club.

The strong developing talent pool of contest players of which at times

several are training overseas to improve to international level:

Neeson Naidoo, training in Japan, at Tanabe High and also at

Kashima by an instructor hosted by Kido as part of Wyong-Tanabe Sister
City Judo Exchange relationship;

Liam Yokoyama, is selected on the National OCEANIA Open Team to

rep in 66kg division, the 1st Olympic selection event. Liam is training in
Italy in preparation for the international point event to be held in
Wollongong in November.

Caroline Hain, [on this years NSW Junior Women of the year
shortlist], leaving for Europe, and Angelina Yokoyama, in the Philippines.,
both in preparation for next years selections.
Collectively they and our ever improving juniors achieved remarkable
results during the year placing well and building up an impressive tally of
results:

1 players on the National Talent ID scholarship program.

ACT International
4 Silver,3 Bronze
NSW Jnr State1 Gold, 2 Silver
Queensland International 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
Oceania
1 Bronze
Sydney International Open - 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
Central Coast
3 Gold, 1 Silver,
National Title
2 Gold, 3 Silver, 3 Bronze
Southern Cross Intern. VIOC-, 1 Gold,

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There are quite a number of students who live in the Newcastle area, who
train at our Academy. This is indicative of the high regard the Academy is
held by parents and students, prepared to travel to the Central Coast to
gain high quality coaching. Kido has a number of budding champions and
it is only time before they represent on the National and International stage.
The Academy conducts Mon, Wed, sessions presenting a complete program
for its membership including KATA, FITNESS + COMPETITION. Coach Pete
Acciari anticipates that KIDO MINGARA will have a much stronger club in
2015 with the focus on development of a strong girls team.