Who's behind the Club

                                                CLUB SENSEI:         Dale Sowman        3rd Dan
                                               
                                                 COACH:                 Martyn Barnett       2nd Dan

                                SECRETARY:        Christine Barnett    1st Dan,(Honorary)  Advanced Timekeeper/Recorder

                                CLUB AIDE:             Peter Barnett       1st Dan,(Honorary)  Advanced Timekeeper/Recorder

 

DALE:    AEJF Qualifications Regional Referee, County Coach, Intermediate TKR, Grading Officer 

He started judo during 1979. He achieved his 2nd Kokyo (Yellow Belt) in 1980 but unfortunately the club closed so Dale stopped for a few years.  In 1985 he started training again and achieved his 4th Kokyu (Junior green Belt) in 1987 before turning sixteen.  Dale went on to achieve his 1st kyu (Senior Brown Belt) in 1993, 1st Dan was awarded in 1996 followed by 2nd Dan in 2003.  Dale's 3rd Dan was awarded 6th February 2011.

His competitive spirit showed through by the winning of many trophies, including national events. Dale took over the running of Stanway Judo Club from brother-in-law Martyn in 2004. He has two children; his ten year old son Jacob, has won Gold in the Essex Youth Games competition and trophies at various competitions and his daughter Hannah, who at six, became the A.J.A. National Open Champion in 2008. Dale is a Life Member of the Amatuer Judo Association and was qualified as  S.E. Area Grading Officer,  Area Referee and Senior Club Coach. Is C.R.B. checked and has attended a First Aid Course.     

 

 

MARTYN:  AEJF Qualifications Regional Referee, Regional Coach. Intermediate TKR, Grading Officer 

 

He started Judo in June 1979 at the age of 8 and quickly discovered the attraction. His first grading in 1979 earned him a full white belt (1st Kokyu). He attained 6th Kokyu (Junior Brown Belt) at age 15 and 1st Kyu (Senior Brown Belt) in 1989. 1st Dan was achieved in 1991 and 2nd Dan in 1995. He took over Stanway Judo Club in 1989.
Always keen on competitions, the height of Martyn's Junior career was to become National Champion in 1986 (45 kg) and be in the winning Area Team for that year. This earned a 'cap' where he represented Gt. Britain against Holland the following year. Many other trophies have been won, including several Junior and Senior Area Championships, National and International competitions.

Martyn has been awarded Honorary Life Membership with the Amateur Judo Association and was qualified as S.E. Area Grading Officer, Refereeing and Coaching Secretary, Area Referee and in 2000 was appointed as Regional Coach. Following a move away from Colchester, Martyn handed the club over to Dale and, although his involvement is limited, still retains a close interest in the club.  

CHRISTINE & PETER:   AEJF 1st Dan (Honorary) and Advanced Time-keeper Recorders 

Martyn's Mum and Dad have been involved in Judo as long as he has, but on the administration side. They  have  earned the International Time-keeper Recorder qualification with the Amateur Judo Association.  Christine was awarded Honorary Life Membership and Peter a Life Membership.

In September 2010, both Christine and Peter were awarded 1st Dan  (Honorary) by the  A.E.J.F in recognition of their voluntary services to Judo over the last 30 years.
 
Although their involvement at gradings and competitions can be hard work, they find it very rewarding - especially when they see youngsters coming up through the grades after starting out as novices. Both Christine & Peter have organised Area, National, International judo events. They are continuing with the Time-keeping Recorder activities with the All England Judo Federation as and when required.  They are both C.R.B. checked and have attended a First aid course. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





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