After the success of last season's ABC initiative that was aimed at the bigger-than-average players in the U14-U16 age groups, it has been decided to extend the programme and to carry it on into this season. The minimum criteria meant that every one of the players attending was over six-feet tall with at least size 11 shoes - most were a lot bigger!

A Success Story - Sam Bates

At the end of last season one of the ABC participants received the great privilege of being asked to join the Academy. What set him apart from the other participants?

More than anything else it was his desire to achieve his goal and the dedication he put into his training. Sam arrived at the first ABC session the same as everyone else, but more than anyone else he took notice of what was said. He came back to the second session already having achieved a Judo grading and having practised all the exercises regularly, it was this that set him apart.

Sam Bates - Profile

	First ABC Session	Now - 22/09/2008
Height	1.93m	1.94m
Weight	149kg	127.6kg
% Body Fat	n/a	25%

Sam is now in full swing into training with the Academy, and as you can see above massive changes have occurred over a short period of time. These changes are all due to his attitude and dedication to training, a trait we like to see!

Congratulations Sam.

Next Session Update

The next session is to be confirmed keep checking this page for further updates. Any with any questions, problems or queries to matt.williams@tigers.co.uk

All players taking part need to be working on three tasks designed to help them develop.

First, each player must work towards completing the plank exercise tasks as detailed on the PDF file attached every day. Also every player must work to developing and exercising in their own 'Garage Gym' and finally it is recommended that every player registers will their local BJA-approved judo club.

In registering, they must enter 'TJP' (Tigers Judo Pathway) as their middle name on the registration forms. Details of local BJA clubs can be found on the British Judo Association website http://www.britishjudo.org.uk/. Click here to download a list of BJA clubs to find one within your area. We must stress Tigers recommend only BJA approved clubs and you must join/attend a BJA club to be involved in the ABC programme. For any issues concerning judo please contact Wayne Lakin at waynelakin@britishjudo.org.uk or via Matt Williams at matt.williams@tigers.co.uk.

Diet Plan

Click here to download your new ABC diet plan.

ABC Garage Gym Training Programmes

Click here	to download the garage gym training programme equipment list
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 1
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 2
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 3
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 4
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 5
Click here	to download the garage gym training programme week 6
Click here	to download the plank - core excercise instructions

New Applicants

To apply to join the ABC club please click here to download an application form. Please be aware that the criteria is strict see below. All applications must be recieved by Matt Williams who can be contacted at matt.williams@tigers.co.uk, he will then reply if you are successful or not and then inform you with the time of your session. Please be aware that the sessions below are only relevant for past participants of the ABC club.

ABC Criteria

Age Group	Shoe Size	Height
U14	11+	6ft+
U15	11+	6ft 2+
U16	12+	6ft 2+