Sensei Richard

1st Dan Judo - Black Belt
Richard started judo at Riverside Judo Club in Lancaster back in about 1986, training regularly under Sensei's Pat and Dawn Byrne and later at the Lancaster University Judo Club. Whilst studying for his first degree in Manchester during his first and second years, Richard trained at the university club contributing to the winning the Christie Cup.

During his industrial year which was partly based around Gatwick, Richard trained with Sensei Mick Leigh at Kin Ryu Judo Club in Crawley visiting several other clubs in the period. On moving to Farnborough to commence his working

life, Richard joined Frimley Budokan training under Sensei Richard Dove and Sensei Chris Wilkins at Oaska Judo Club to reach first Kyu and obtain his club coach certificate.

Now regularly training with Sensei Sarah Goodall, Richard achieved his first Dan in May 2005.
Grading Record
6th Kyu - Green Belt 1st Dec '91
5th Kyu - Green Belt 20th June '93
4th Kyu - Blue Belt 20th Mar '94
3rd Kyu - Blue Belt 2nd July '95
2nd Kyu - Brown Belt 21st Jan '96
1st Kyu - Brown Belt 6th April '97
1st Dan - BLACK BELT 29th May '05
 
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