Meet the team

Our sensei

Every class is led by experienced black belts who have trained at the club for decades.

Trudi Marshall3rd Dan Black Belt

Trudi Marshall

Practising since 1996

The longest standing member of the Judo club and has been practising since 1996. She earned her 3rd Dan Black Belt in May 2017 and teaches the Primary classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Iain Bell3rd Dan Black Belt

Iain Bell

Practising since 2003

Sensei Iain is an outdoors activities instructor and has been practising Judo since 2003. He was awarded his 3rd Dan in May 2017 and teaches the Secondary class on Tuesdays.

Josh Weavers3rd Dan Black Belt

Josh Weavers

Practising since 2003

Sensei Josh has been practising Judo since 2003. He is the youngest member of the club to be awarded a 3rd Dan Black Belt which he received in May 2019.

James Harrison2nd Dan Black Belt

James Harrison

Practising since 2000

Sensei James has been practising Judo since 2000 and was awarded his 2nd Dan Black Belt in May 2019. He also trained Jiu-Jitsu whilst doing a Master's Degree in Mathematics. He teaches the senior session on Thursdays.

Will Marshall2nd Dan Black Belt

Will Marshall

Practising since 2003

Sensei Will has been coming to the dojo since he was born but wasn't allowed to start training until he was 4. He has been practising Judo since 2003 and was awarded his 1st Dan in May 2017. He runs the Secondary Class on Thursdays.

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