Andy EdeAndrew Ede Head Coach

Andy is a former British Champion and GBR International, and a black belt 6th Dan. He has competed in numerous competitions in the UK and Europe and has trained in Japan. Andy has more than twenty years of experience coaching and teaching judo, with many students earning Dan grade (black belt) as well as national and international honours. These include representing Great Britain at European Youth Olympics and European and Commonwealth Championships.

 

Kelsey FitzpatrickKelsey Fitzpatrick

Kelsey is a black belt 1st Dan. He has competed and medalled at various competitions in the UK, including the British Championship, British Schools Championship and he has been a regular competitor at the London Youth Games. He has over ten years of experience doing judo and has been a member of the Westcroft judo squad since 2011.

 

Daniel EdeDaniel Ede

Dan has participated in judo his whole life and began his competitive journey aged 8. He is a black belt 2nd Dan, British Cadet Champion 2021 and Junior Champion 2022. Dan has participated in many competitions in the UK and Europe. In 2022 he won Bronze in the Senior British Championships, securing a place on the Senior Mens GB Team aged 17. He has also had success at Junior European Cups, Lithuania and GB in 2023 winning Bronze medals. Dan has been selected to represent GB at the Junior European Championships 2023.