Ken Thorne
Ken has been practising judo for many years and coached
junior mainstream clubs for a long time before he decided to concentrate
on his Special Needs club. He was involved at the beginning of this branch
of judo in this country, and soon gained much experience on the continent
where 'Special Needs' judo has been long established and is called G-Judo.
Now there are more clubs in this country - some of the their numbers
travel with the Bristol Judoka to these competitions.
Mike Guatieri is a Grade 'B' mainstream judo referee and
currently going for his Grade 'A' refereeing badge. Mike love of judo can
be demonstrated when he spend many weekends coaching or attending
tournaments. When there are 'Special Needs' tournaments in the United
Kingdom he will be seen officiating at these events. Mike also runs a judo
club, 'Yate Star' in Yate near Bristol on Monday evenings and some of the
Kodachi players attend this club for additional coaching. Through his
involvement with 'Yate Star', he encourages his younger club members with
any 'Special Needs' requirements to attend Kodachi Kwai judo club at
Southville, Bristol. Mike other passion in life are motorbikes.
Sarah Buckland
Sarah Buckland is a late entrant to judo because in her younger
days her father would not allow her to participate in this sport. When one
of her children started judo, this was the spur that Sarah required to get
involved. In her short career, she has progressed through tournaments to
her current grade - brown belt. Sarah can also been seen on Monday
evenings at 'Yate Star' judo club. During the day she is employed in
education and specialises in assisting pupils that have 'Special Needs'
requirements.
Marianne is the mother of Catherine and brings her
daughter to Kodachi Kwai. When Catherine first started judo, her mother
used to watch her participate from the sidelines. Over the years, Ken
Thorne, has persuaded Marianne to take up judo as well and has recently
progressed from a yellow to an orange belt. Marianne is now seen on the
mat as one of Ken Thorne coaching
assistants.
Ken has been practising judo for many years and coached
junior mainstream clubs for a long time before he decided to concentrate
on his Special Needs club. He was involved at the beginning of this branch
of judo in this country, and soon gained much experience on the continent
where 'Special Needs' judo has been long established and is called G-Judo.
Now there are more clubs in this country - some of the their numbers
travel with the Bristol Judoka to these competitions.Mike Guatieri
Mike Guatieri is a Grade 'B' mainstream judo referee and
currently going for his Grade 'A' refereeing badge. Mike love of judo can
be demonstrated when he spend many weekends coaching or attending
tournaments. When there are 'Special Needs' tournaments in the United
Kingdom he will be seen officiating at these events. Mike also runs a judo
club, 'Yate Star' in Yate near Bristol on Monday evenings and some of the
Kodachi players attend this club for additional coaching. Through his
involvement with 'Yate Star', he encourages his younger club members with
any 'Special Needs' requirements to attend Kodachi Kwai judo club at
Southville, Bristol. Mike other passion in life are motorbikes.
Sarah Buckland
Sarah Buckland is a late entrant to judo because in her younger
days her father would not allow her to participate in this sport. When one
of her children started judo, this was the spur that Sarah required to get
involved. In her short career, she has progressed through tournaments to
her current grade - brown belt. Sarah can also been seen on Monday
evenings at 'Yate Star' judo club. During the day she is employed in
education and specialises in assisting pupils that have 'Special Needs'
requirements.Marianne Duggan
Marianne is the mother of Catherine and brings her
daughter to Kodachi Kwai. When Catherine first started judo, her mother
used to watch her participate from the sidelines. Over the years, Ken
Thorne, has persuaded Marianne to take up judo as well and has recently
progressed from a yellow to an orange belt. Marianne is now seen on the
mat as one of Ken Thorne coaching
assistants.