CROYDON JUDO CLUB

Danny started judo in 1967 and joined Croydon Judo Club the year after. A 5th Dan (including 4 competitive Dan grades), Danny brings an enormous wealth of experience to the mat, having been a Southern Area and National Squad player for several years, and the very first player to be presented with the Cliff Baker-Brown award for services to judo in the Southern area.

Danny gained his coaching qualification in 1972 and been involved in the coaching of the Surrey squad, is a personal safety advisor and assessor and has been a coach for young players with special needs and behavioural problems.

Ashley started judo at the age of 11 and was awarded his 1st Dan at 18. He has progressed to 4th Dan, and remains competitive at a national and international level, in addition to coaching club players of all ages.

Ashley encourages all players to maximize their potential, to learn and develop their technique, and to enjoy each class.

Richard started Judo at 5 years of age and gained his 1st Dan at 17. He was a member of the Royal Navy Judo Squad and continues to compete nationally and internationally.

Richard is a dedicated coach who strives to help judo players of all ages learn good technique, develop skill and gain overall fitness and stamina, whether they wish to engage in competition judo, or simply enjoy training at the club.

Richard is also an active competition referee (National)

Julien began practicing Judo in France at the age of 6. He earned his 1st Dan at 18 and his 2nd Dan by the age of 20. That same year, he started coaching, sharing his passion and skills with the next generation of judoka .

Throughout his life Julien has remained passionately dedicated to Judo, never taking a break from training, even after moving abroad. He continued his practice first in Brazil and later in the UK, at Croydon Judo Club, where he has been training for the past 20 years, maintaining his lifelong commitment to the sport.

Ed achieved his 1st Dan in his mid-20s at the Kodokan, Tokyo, whilst living and working in Japan. He has coached at numerous clubs in the UK and overseas.

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Ed enjoys teaching players of all ages; but as a relative ‘late starter’ to judo himself, he has a particular interest in helping adults, develop solid fundamentals.

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Ed is passionate about Judo as a mechanism for self-improvement, development of mutual respect, teamwork, leadership, and confidence whilst both on and off the tatami.

Rob was introduced to Judo at the age of 10 by his father, who was a 4th Dan, coach and a national referee. As a competitive junior player Rob was a regional and national medalist; and as a 2nd Dan (technical 3rd) he continues to compete at national and international events.

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Rob has coached a several clubs - most recently for the Metropolitan Police Judo Club. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience, helping players of all ages and abilities build on their technical base and understanding.