introducing the instructors
Sensei means teacher in Japanese.
The Sensei of the Southampton Samurai Judo Club is Dave Dyer.
Dave has studied Judo for 34 years and has acquired a 4th DAN Black Belt. His commitment and dedication to Judo has made him a respected member of the BJC.
Dave is a qualified International Referee and a registered British Judo Council Coach.
He has obtained FBJ2 (Fundamentals Principles of Judo 2) coaching award Shodoshudai Ni.
Dave is fully insured as an instructor and also a First Aider.
Dave Tooby is a 1st DAN Belt and an Assistant Instructor at the club. He has been studying Judo with the club for 13 years. Dave is a National Referee and also has a club coach award, First Aid, FPJ2 (Fundamentals Principles of Judo 2) and also holds a Child Protection Awareness Certificate.
Dave also runs the Ippon Mat session for the contest players on Monday evenings.
Jo joined Samurai in 1991, she is 3rd Dan, FPJ1 & 2. Club Coach and Shodoshi Dia Itchi, also a Tournament Administrator, holds a Child Protection Awareness Certificate, and is fully insured and a First Aider.
DAN GRADES
We are pleased to introduce to you to the Samurai Dan Grades.
From Left to Right
Dave Dyer, Jo Barry, Dan Patrick, Dave Tooby, Leigh Patrick and George Cooper.