Gary Faid

Gary holds a 1st Dan and is a highly experienced coach having been trained by Sensei Hosaka, Kodokan 8th Dan to FPJ level 2. He is particularly interested in training and developing Junior and Primary Judoka and has worked hard to build the Kitsune-Gari Dojo. Gary took up Judo after watching his children get involved. Since then he's been a passionate advocate of the sport and has a deep interest in its history, etiquette and technical principles.

FPJ Level 2

Dragonhead

Otherwise know as Steve Rand, holds a 1st Dan and has been involved in Judo for most of his life, also having been trained by Sensei Hosaka, Kodokan 8th Dan to FPJ level 2. As a youngster he trained with the British Judo Association before joining the BJC. Steve comes from a family of passionate Judoka that is now well into its third generation! He spent many years developing his Judo through competition and is committed to coaching and developing Kata (Judo Form). Oh, and this is his little doggie!

FPJ Level 2

Craig Barlow

Craig holds his 1st Kyu (brown belt), and is also a registered Coach with the BJC and, like Steve and Gary, was trained by Sensei Hosaka to FPJ level 2. He first took up Judo at school, returning after a number of years in 2003. Craig is particularly interested in Kata and developing Judo for students with special needs.

FPJ Level 2

The Club also has several other high grades,

•   Dave Rand (BJC 3rd Dan)
•   Kevin Rand (BJC 3rd Dan)
•   Tony Leroux (BJC 2nd Dan/BJA 2nd Dan)
•   Jason Draper (BJC 1st Dan)
•   Paul Rand (BJC 1st Dan)
•   Reg Rand (BJA 1st Kyu)
•   Dale Faid (BJC 1st Kyu)
•   Gary Trott (BJC 1st Kyu)
•   Max Naiken (BJC 1st Kyu)
•   Chris Watts (BJC 1st Kyu)
•   Peter Hammond (BJC 2nd Kyu / FPJ Level 1)
•   Jamie Potter (BJC 2nd Kyu)
•   Jamie Pearson (BJC 2nd Kyu)
•   Mariusz Brzozka (BJC 2nd Kyu)