Black Belts and National Players
Welcome to United Judo Club, where excellence meets passion on the mat. Within our dynamic community, we proudly house national-level players and accomplished black belts who embody the spirit of dedication and mastery in the art of judo. Our club serves as a hub for those aspiring to reach the pinnacle of their judo journey, with a roster of talented individuals who have not only achieved remarkable success at the national level but also hold prestigious black belts. This webpage offers a glimpse into the inspiring stories, achievements, and expertise of our national players and black belts, showcasing the high standards of skill and sportsmanship that define our judo community. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of these exceptional individuals and embark on a judo adventure that promises growth, camaraderie, and the pursuit of excellence.
Black Belts
We hold immense pride in each of our Black Belt Dan Grade members. Some of our members went through the entire grading system with only United Judo examiners in their licenses – our players also range from Technical specilisation to Competitive too.
Dave Stanley 7th Dan
Dave Quinn 6th Dan
Chris Newman 4th Dan
Bill Sargent Sir 3rd Dan
Paraic Hernon 3rd Dan
Chris Ronayne 3rd Dan
Bill Sargent Jnr 2nd Dan
Brayden Quinn 2nd Dan
Danny Sargent 2nd Dan
Khissain Pirov 2nd Dan
Stuart Hollingdale 2nd Dan
David Rumble 2nd Dan
William Young 1st Dan
Anselmo Marinheiro 1st Dan
Peter Fryer 1st Dan
Ciaran Ronayne 1st Dan
Dan Gibbons 1st Dan
Henry Ripley 1st Dan
Skip Callard 1st Dan
Leon Wilson 1st Dan
Lucy Brandon 1st Dan
National Players
We host training for a wealth of competitors from all different levels. Although we are proud of all the success we have had within the club it is important to give special mention to our National Level competitors for their dedication and self-motivation to achieve what only a portion of competitors achieve. This also includes our previous national medal or team players.
David Quinn
Chris Newman
Bill Sargent Senior
Bill Sargent Junior
Danny Sargent
Paraic Hernon
Brayden Quinn
Khissain Pirov
William Young
Charlotte Jenman
Anselmo Marinheiro
Dan Gibbons
Jack Jenman
Karis Stevens
Max Shorter
Billy Adams
Louie Senguin
Oliver Cook
Kagan Barker
Lucy Brandon
Want to get involved and become a Black Belt or National Player?
Although casual competition is absolutely fine, raising the bar and going the extra mile is within our core values here at United Judo within Excellence. If you would like to know how to achieve your 1st Dan or maybe even how to get onto the English Judo Squad ask one of our competitive coaches.
It’s not easy but it is achievable and everything worth doing requires effort right? So let’s get you started!