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.
Dan Grades (Black Belt & Above)
We hold immense pride in each of our Dan Grade members. Some of our members went through the entire grading system with only United Judo examiners in their licenses – our players are either Competitive, Technical, Examination, or IJF Converted.
We respectfully include past, deceased and present Dan Grades as tribute to their great success within Judo.
7th Dan – Shichidan / Nanadan (七段)
David Quinn (IJF Promotion)
Dave J Stanley (IJF Promotion)
6th Dan – Rokudan (六段)
Dave Ede (Awarded)
4th Dan – Yondan (四段)
Chris Newman (Competitive)
Paraic Hernon (Competitive)
William S Sargent (Technical)
3rd Dan – Sandan (三段)
William Sargent (Technical)
Chris Ronayne (Technical)
2nd Dan – Nidan (二段)
Brayden Quinn (Competitive)
Daniel E Sargent (Competitive)
David Rumble (Technical)
Khissain Pirov (Competitive)
Naomi James (Competitive)
Peter Fryer (Technical)
Stuart Hollingdale (Technical)
William Young (Competitive)
Peter Azzopardi (Examination)
Thomas David Cook (Competitive)
1st Dan – Shodan (初段)
Adrian Craciunel (Competitive)
Anselmo Marinheiro (Competitive)
Archie Caistor (Examination)
Ciaran Ronayne-Dubock (Competitive)
Clinton Walsh (Competitive)
Daniel Gibbons (Examination)
Ghenadie Nitelea (Examination)
Henry Ripley (Examination)
Kenneth Gibbons (Examination)
Lucy Brandon (Technical)
Natasha Bennett (Examination)
Nicholas Seymour (Technical)
Oleg Sibilev (Competitive)
Richard Plasek (Competitive)
Richard Sanders (Competitive)
Ron Wimpress (Technical)
Sean Warren (Competitive)
Tiago Vitor (IJF Conversion)
Victor Bodisteanu (IJF Conversion)
Richard Brant (Examination)
Skip Callard (Examination)
Derek Smith (Competitive)
Gary Anderson (Examination)
Leigh Anderson (Examination)
Tony Manchester (Competitive)
Tate Bailey (Competitive)
Olly Bailey (Competitive)
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
Tate Bailey
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!
