Tiffany Salesses received her black belt to open the new season for the Fuji-Kaï Judo club in Gaillac, La Dépêche du Midi reported.
Following that presentation, the club hosted a mass training session that brought together about 60 judokas from five different clubs across the department in a friendly atmosphere.
Fuji-Kaïf conducts training camps and competes in regional tournaments
The club ran its traditional Toussaint training camp, a regular fixture for young members that combines judo, team sports, and team cohesion.
Fuji-Kaï also took part in the “Sport Découverte” day organized by the Gaillac town hall in partnership with the Francas, highlighting its local community involvement.
Competition play got underway at the Tournoi des Cimes in Tarbes, a regional-level tournament where Salesses claimed first place in her division.
Interdepartmental adaptive judo podium finishes
On Saturday, November 7, competitors from the club traveled to Fleurance for the interdepartmental adaptive judo championship, where three fighters reached the podium.
Elguy Mayima placed first in his division, Maxence Étienne took second place, and Philippe Rossi finished in third place.
Coaching staff reflections
Sonia Teyssier, who coaches at the Pichery dojo and has spent 20 years coaching in Carmaux, saw her athletes’ results reflect her training efforts.
“These podiums constitute a very promising start to the season for the young judokas of Fuji-Kaï,” Teyssier told La Dépêche du Midi. “The club affirms thus its dynamism and its engagement, at the service of the progression of its judokas and local sport.”
Who received a black belt and where did the club compete?
Who received a black belt to start the season at Fuji-Kaï?
Tiffany Salesses received her black belt at the start of the season for the Gaillac club, according to La Dépêche du Midi.
Where did the club compete on Saturday, November 7?
Fuji-Kaï representatives competed at the interdepartmental adaptive judo championship held in Fleurance.
How long has Sonia Teyssier coached judo?
Teyssier has coached at the Pichery dojo for five years and spent 20 years coaching in Carmaux.
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