All our coaches are trained to the highest standard and are certified by the British Judo Association. They have all passed the DBS checks, have Safeguarding and Child Protection certification and are qualified First Aiders. The coaches are friendly, welcoming and eager to share their sport with others. With a variety of training backgrounds, they offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience and technical abilities. They have competed at local, national and international levels, with a number of Welsh and British titles amongst them. With over a hundred years’ experience between them there is much to be learned!!!
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Name: |
Louise Whatley |  |
| Grade: | 4th Dan | |
| Coaching Qualification: | Level 2 | |
| Coaching Experience: | Since 2000 | |
| Coaching Strength: | Patience!!! | |
| How long have you been doing judo? | 41 years | |
| Best Achievement: | First place in the British Schools Trials. | |
| Why? | I was selected to represent Great Britain in the World Schools Championships in France. | |
| Favourite Technique: | Maki-komi | |
| Why? | It is powerful and impressive when performed correctly. | |
| Best Tip: | Always treat people the way you would like to be treated. Being a good uke is essential in judo! |
| Name: | Chris Whatley |  |
| Grade: | 1st Dan | |
| Coaching Qualification: | Level 2 | |
| Coaching Experience: | Since 2010 | |
| Coaching Strength: | Motivation | |
| How long have you been doing judo? | 35 years | |
| Best Achievement: | Becoming Welsh Champion. | |
| Why? | I then got to represent Wales. | |
| Favourite Technique: | Morote-seoi-nage (drop) | |
| Why? | Because it works. | |
| Best Tip: | Train the mind! |