Coffs Harbour Judo

 Cliff, Helmut & Charlie

Coffs Harbour Judo Club

Coffs Harbour Judo Club is organised and administered by a cracking friend of mine, Cliff Illingworth. A man with a vision !    So few of them about. 

His works with Special needs students is a behold to watch. To find someone with similar aspirations and ideals is amazing. 

Perhaps that we both have understanding spouses is a coincidence. Or perhaps maybe a requirement.

Coffs Judo Club gave me such a lot without actually "Giving me" anything tangible. Thanks to  the other 2 coaches, Helmut & Charlie also ! 

All I think I gave them (Cliff) was a tired brain from the late nights. I thank you Cliff for the understanding and tolerance. We need both of those in large doses don't we. Perhaps that was my test for such a good coach in development. We shall have to organise another get together very soon !

These are my New Judo Club friends/Coaches From Woy Woy Judo Club

Danny Simmons (Snr)

Current Grade: Godan (5th Dan)

Chief Instructor Danny Simmons has been involved in Judo as a player/teacher since 1955, beginning at South Sydney Boys Club, Waterloo. He has represented Australia at International level (1964 Oceana Silver Medallist) and taught throughout New South Wales and Norfolk Island.
Danny has volunteered his time to teaching throughout his life. Many of his students have achieved State, National, International and Olympic levels.

Qualifications:
Current NCAS Level 2 Coach
Registered with Dept. of Sport and Rec.
Life Member of Judo Federation of Australia (NSW) Inc.
Life Member of Black Belt Register
Life Member of Kodokan Judo Institute, Tokyo Japan

Daniel Simmons

Current Grade: Shodan (1st Dan)

NCAS level 1 Coach

Mike Griffiths
Current Grade: Shodan (1st Dan)
Started Judo in the UK over 35 years ago. He competed in many tournaments, culminating in a UK National Title.
He had the opportunity to train with the British Olympic team and still competes at world championship level in Master grade Judo, competing in Germany and Hungary.
He achieved Silver in Australian Masters and Silver in recent Queensland International Open.
Mike is an NCAS level 1 Coach and a grade C state Referee.

Chris Taylor

Current Grade: Yondan (4th Dan)

Chris has spent the last 42 years in the furtherance of a sport that has been his life. Having been given a taste of the sport of Judo when he moved to live in Australia in 1967, he hasn’t looked back.

He started instruction with Sensei John Tisdale at Blacktown RSL Judo Club in 1968. On his return to the UK and subsequent enlistment with the R.A.F. for an engineering career, he once again looked to progress with his Judo. He achieved his Black belt and numerous Championship awards along the way.

Chris started coaching in Lincoln in the UK and established a very successful Judo club in his home town, becoming Lincolnshire County Coach in 1998.

He has achieved many qualifications with competing, administrating and officiating with Judo and has been an instructor in Self Defence and Control & Restraint techniques to the British Police.  

Qualifications:

Judo Federation of Australia Member

British Judo Association Member

B.J.A & JFA 4th Dan (Yondan)

B.J.A Individual Member since 1972

JFA Individual Member of JFA in 1968

B.J.A. Senior Club Coach (Level 3)

JFA Level 3 NCAS Coach

B.J.A Senior Examiner

B.J.A Senior Examiner – All Technical theory

B.J.A Competition Official – Senior Recorder

B.J.A National ‘C’ Referee 1973 – 1996

B.J.A Lincolnshire County Coach