The classes are taken by Sensei Phil Kempe (3rd Dan Black Belt) who has many years of experience teaching Judo and believes that learning must be fun but most of all safe.
The club finances are looked after by Gewn Kempe who will also greet you when you arrive at the club.
The Club is affiliated to National Association of Karate and Martial Art Schools (NAKMAS),
members must be registerd with NAKMAS who provide the licence and insurance cover.
Instructors are fully insured and CRB cleared for your peace of mind
Philip Kempe (3rdDan) Senior Instructor, Phil started Judo in his mid teens and trained for several years, but other committments took over.
With the arrival of two young children Phil soon heard the cry, Dad can we go to Judo and was soon back in training.
After gaining his Black Belt, he decided to open a club, Kano-Ju-No-Ri Judo Club was born.
Gwen Kempe Club Administrator Gwen become involved in Judo many years ago, struggling to keep Phil's Judo kits clean. When Phil got married, she thought that she had passed this job on, but with two grandchildren and Phil wanting to start a new club, Gwen was soon enlisted to find a hall and look after the club finances.
Stan first became involved in judo, when collecting Phil's daughters from Judo and taking them home, Phil could then continue teaching . After some weeks of watching the classes, Stan realised that Judo was a sport he could enjoy and decided to start training. He has now gained his 1st Dan..