Sensei Robin Otani

President of The British Judo Council Robin Otani has been the current President of the BJC since 1977 as a 5th dan but by choice now holds no grade. Presented with a red and white belt without grade by Mr.Hosaka.

Sensei Neil Roode: 6th Dan
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7 x National Champion (5 in a row!)
National Squad Mens Senior Coach
International Medalist
Former GBR Ranking
plus... Britain's youngest 5th Dan at 29! and now 6th Dan!

...to name but a few of Neil's high achievements.

Barnstaples Dan Grades:

Mark Westwood - 3rd Dan
Andy Costello - 3rd Dan
Richard Eastmond - 2nd Dan
Jamie King - 2nd Dan
Joseph Trzaska - 2nd Dan
Fran Roode - 1st Dan
Stu Otani - 1st Dan
Andy Angel - 1st Dan (Barnstaple Junior Coach)
Luke Costello - 1st Dan
Paul Squires - 1st Dan
Ben - 1st Dan
Dan - 1st Dan
Matt - 1st Dan
Mark Hill - 1st Dan