Chichester Ronin Judo Club has a long history of producing well rounded athletes and this starts with our coaching team.
We believe that while competitive excellence is important, it is not the only important part of our judo. We promote all other areas of recreation judo as well as competition including learning kata, training as an official and / or referee and becoming a qualified coach.
All the coaches at the club hold a minimum of a British Judo Level 1 Coaching qualification; are DBS-checked; hold a First Aid qualification and have a Safeguarding qualification.
British Navy Coach
We are very lucky that Dave is currently posted in the Area. He has very Technical Judo and we enjoy his Senior sessions. He encourages the seniors to reach their potential. Dave also invites his Navy colleagues to attend the Club on the first Monday of the Month (This is a good Randori session)
Instructor - Dan grade
John comes from a Judo Family and lived in the states, where his parents had a Judo Club. So Judo is very much in his DNA. John is also still competing and enjoys visiting other clubs.
Coach - Dan grade
Nathaniel started Judo with us as a very young child. Having lots of energy and commitment. He is progressing through his Dan grades and is competing Nationally. Nathaniel sometimes coaches a Junior session and leads fitness on our senior session.
Junior Coach
Ilona started at the Club her self as a Junior and worked through the grades and competed. She has supports our Junior Class as a Coach and encourages all our Juniors to take part in what ever level they aspire to.
Senior Coach
Mark is also a member of Croydon Judo Club and moved to the local area. He has been pivotal on keeping the Club going during Lock down. He still competes and will be attending the European Masters in June. He encourages us every week via our Senior WhatsApp group to put our judogi on and get on the mat!
Welfare Office/Coach
Bert helps out on the Junior Class, again another Parent who never quite managed to escape the Club. He is our link to the British Judo for Safeguarding and should be the person you speak to if you have any concerns.
Treasurer/Welcomer
Jon is a constant who will greet you on arrival, sort you out with a Gi and take your money! He then puts on his Gi and takes part in the Senior Class. He started Judo because his sons take part.
Secretary/Coach - Dan grade
Started Judo as a 9 yr old at a local school and joined the club after the 6 week programme finished. Hasn’t managed to escape yet!
Judo has been very much part of my life. From Competing to Officiating to working for the BJA in Development of Clubs in the Run up to the London 2012 Olympics.
Vice Chairman/Instructor - Dan Grade
Alan has been a long-term member of the Club since the early 1980’s
President/Coach - Dan Grade
Jerry has been a member of the club, almost since the beginning in the 1970’s. he is a wonderful Ambassador for the Club and travels to attend and help with our Junior session.
Chairman/Coach - Dan Grade
Trevor started his Judo at College and University and has been fundamental in growing our membership and undertaking their gradings.
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