Kin Ryu Judo News

  Congratulations to our three new teenage 1st Dan's Lucy Robinson, Samuel Tang and Peter Crawford. All three have been training hard at Kin Ryu since they were young and its an honour to be able to award them with their black belts. Above Sam being awarded his black belt by coach Richard Williams Peter being awarded his blackbelt by coach Clare Bowie. Lucy receiving her black belt. 

  Superb performance from Bradley today at the British Adaptive Championships. 3 long fights but he pushed through to win a superb silver medal. Kiera was also asked to fight to give another player some contests and put in a really thoughtful performance, tailoring her judo to her opponents level. Very proud of you both well done team!

  What an evening for our club. We are so proud to be able to present our head club coach Martin Rivers with his 6th Dan, an amazing achievement for a lifetime dedicated to this sport. It was made even more special that his grade could be presented by his lifetime coach and mentor Mick Leigh, 9th Dan. Martin has been at Kin Ryu since he was a 10 yr old boy, just enjoying the sport and over that time he has excelled in all areas that the sport can offer as a player, kata champion, coach, international referee, official, senior examiner, mentor and friend. Congratulations Martin this is truely deserved and everyone at the club is proud of you!