Club Coach and Session Profiles

Coach in Charge:  Rob Murly, 1st Dan

Training Day/ Time:  Fridays 8.00 - 9.30pm

Age:  Seniors aged 16+ years

Level:  All levels

Coach Biography:  During the year that Pink Floyd launched their debut album and Concorde was unveiled (1967), Rob 'Rhino' Murly first  stepped on the judo mats!  He gained his 1st Dan in 1995 and in the last few years has qualified as a BJA Coach.  Rob is also a National Assessor for Personal Safety Advisors, a member of the Institute of Personal Safety, was a BJA Personal Safety Trainer and is a qualified First Aider.  Rob is a great encourager whose enthusiasm for continually learning and developing judo technique rubs off on those around him.

Session Details:  "Judo players of all levels are welcome.  The 'Friday Night Rumble'  is a session ideal for those who want to improve their judo, and we're fortunate to have a number of very experienced Dan grades who regularly join us for a good work out and often demonstrate some of their favourite techniques and tips.

Whatever your grade you will have the opportunity to develop sound judo technique and to get a good sweat up.  We use a range of drills, randori (free practice), groundwork and technical instruction, and for those who are up for a well-earned pint afterwards ... "

Mat Fees:  Standard - £4 for members, £6 for non-members; beginners may claim a free trial