Rhys Thompson won the first British judo medal internationally in 2022 against the group’s No1 seed from Germany, Dario Kurbjetweit Garcia, world ranked #48
Not that you would know about it if you only follow the BJA and other UK judo associations!
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Judo
Players & Parents
Without a BJA coach registry, you might get a false impression from social media, the press & websites about who is qualified and licensed to coach judo.
Very similar case as in 2019, when Comberton Judo club falsely claimed their “head coach” was BJA licensed for almost 18 months after he had been suspended by the British Judo Association.
Like Comberton Judo Club at the time, Kendal Judo Club has been receiving Government funding via the BJA for running the DiSE programme. (Diploma in Sporting Excellence) A programme for children & youth!
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