Kido-Mingara

The Academy was formed December 1987 in the name of - KIDO JUDO ACADEMY and in 1996 amended to include the sponsor's name- KIDO-MINGARA JUDO ACADEMY by Founder and Head coach, Sensei Pete Acciari (Former Jnr & Snr National Coach, High Performance Manager ( Olympic Athlete Program ), Nidan, NCAS III - Judo & NCAS I Wrestling coach). The permanent pu... rpose built dojo is state of the art, boasting an Olympic size mat area on a sprung floor. All the necessary training aids normally only found at State squad level are provided with instructions by internationally experienced coaches . The local talent pool of children has exceeded all our expectations, with unprecedented successes in the females. In the past very dedicated groups trained 3 times a week and had carried our colours on State and National Teams. The Academy's coaches takes pride in developing some of the youngsters to the Jnr/Snr Elite level, boasting National, Oceania, Pacific Rim, Commonwealth Games and International Open Medals. Some of the elite are profiled in the champions sections of the web. Martin Kelly, Tammy Acciari, Chad Acciari, and Colin Gibbon were on the 2000 Olympic shadow team and World reps; they plus Dylan Hopkins, Katrina Campbell, Amanda Dittel and Shannon Langley Oceania Medallists. Many now assist in the coaching and bestow their overseas-acquired skills on the local junior members. The Academy has restructured to focus on the development of Juniors since 2000 and is building up a strong u/16 group of players. To develop Judo both socially and as a sport, giving members the inherent gymnastic and martial arts skills required to excel. To encourage, train and support those talented and willing enough to make the necessary sacrifices to achieve their full potential. Head Coach and Founder of Kido Mingara Judo Academy, Pete Acciari, has provided the following advice especially aimed at juniors contemplating Judo as a sport. The coaching aims cover a broad field in our Judo classes and considers a broad spectrum of traits including: ...Read More