THE COACHING TEAM
Charlotte Rosa PotterHead Coach
BA (Hons), MFA 5th Dan, UKCC Level 3, UCJI Level 1 |
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Charlotte launched Ippon Judo London in January 2017 and opened the first Hub in Surbiton in 2018. With her dedication and commitment to grassroots judo, the club has continued to grow year upon year. The membership is now over 600 with students enjoying judo in a variety of schools and venues across London.
Charlotte has been practising judo for nearly thirty years. She has been a member of the British Judo Squad at Cadet, Junior and Senior level. As British Champion in 2006, 2008 and again in 2009, she fought for Great Britain at the Junior European Championships in Yerevan. Charlotte has also won three gold medals at the National Team Championships and many international medals. She has made several extended trips to Japan for training purposes. Over the years, Charlotte has been coached by British Judo’s Ramsay Thomson, Jo Crowley and by the world-class French coach Darcel Yandzi.
Charlotte is currently a BJA 4th Dan, has a UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification. She has recently completed the International Judo Federation's UCJI qualification and plans to continue with the second year and gain her UDJC shortly.
In addition to running the club, Charlotte has five years experience teaching Art and PE at the Outstanding (Ofsted rated) Swedish School in Barnes, London. Charlotte has a first-class Honours Degree in Art & Design from Kingston University and has a Masters Degree in Fine Art from the University of the Arts London.
Charlotte has been practising judo for nearly thirty years. She has been a member of the British Judo Squad at Cadet, Junior and Senior level. As British Champion in 2006, 2008 and again in 2009, she fought for Great Britain at the Junior European Championships in Yerevan. Charlotte has also won three gold medals at the National Team Championships and many international medals. She has made several extended trips to Japan for training purposes. Over the years, Charlotte has been coached by British Judo’s Ramsay Thomson, Jo Crowley and by the world-class French coach Darcel Yandzi.
Charlotte is currently a BJA 4th Dan, has a UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification. She has recently completed the International Judo Federation's UCJI qualification and plans to continue with the second year and gain her UDJC shortly.
In addition to running the club, Charlotte has five years experience teaching Art and PE at the Outstanding (Ofsted rated) Swedish School in Barnes, London. Charlotte has a first-class Honours Degree in Art & Design from Kingston University and has a Masters Degree in Fine Art from the University of the Arts London.
Favourite Technique: uchi-mata (inner leg throw)
Ryan burtCoach
4th Dan, UKCC Level 1 |
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Ryan is a highly skilled judo athlete, recently achieving his 4th Dan black belt. With many years on the British squad, Ryan's judo technique is nothing short of electrifying. His competitive achievements include a silver medal at the Senior British Championships and a collection of international medals, including gold at the Kaizen Pey-Echt in the Netherlands and silver at the Donderslag Trophy in Belgium.
Ryan's judo journey has taken him across the globe, training in countries like South Korea, Germany and Russia, where he has absorbed diverse judo styles and training methods. This international exposure has enriched his coaching style, making him a versatile and knowledgeable instructor. He continues to train and compete for Ealing Judo Club and has recently developed a passion for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), further expanding his martial arts repertoire. Ryan holds experience teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in London and joins us as a coach at the Surbiton Hub.
Favourite technique: kata-guruma (shoulder wheel)
Ryan's judo journey has taken him across the globe, training in countries like South Korea, Germany and Russia, where he has absorbed diverse judo styles and training methods. This international exposure has enriched his coaching style, making him a versatile and knowledgeable instructor. He continues to train and compete for Ealing Judo Club and has recently developed a passion for the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), further expanding his martial arts repertoire. Ryan holds experience teaching in some of the most prestigious schools in London and joins us as a coach at the Surbiton Hub.
Favourite technique: kata-guruma (shoulder wheel)
Corey O'Neal-NarcisCoach
2nd Dan, UKCC Level 2 |
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As a 2nd Dan black belt and current member of the Great Britain and London Area squads, Corey brings much competitive experience to the team. A successful player, he has medalled on two occasions at the Junior British Championships and for the London team at the Junior National Team Championships.
Having developed his coaching practice at Senshi Judo in North London, Corey has a UKCC Level 2 Judo Coaching qualification and is hoping to achieve his IJF UCJI next year. He is a confident and very capable coach and we are delighted to have Corey on the Ippon Judo London team inspiring the next generation of judoka. Corey still trains regularly and his future aspirations include competing at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.
Favourite technique: de-ashi-barai (advancing foot-sweep)
Having developed his coaching practice at Senshi Judo in North London, Corey has a UKCC Level 2 Judo Coaching qualification and is hoping to achieve his IJF UCJI next year. He is a confident and very capable coach and we are delighted to have Corey on the Ippon Judo London team inspiring the next generation of judoka. Corey still trains regularly and his future aspirations include competing at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games.
Favourite technique: de-ashi-barai (advancing foot-sweep)
Toia InfoteCoach
BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 1st Kyu, UKCC Level 2 |
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Toia assists in many of our weekly sessions in central London. She trains and competes regularly, winning Gold at the British University Championships in 2023 and 2024. Toia hopes with a strong result in 2025, she will be selected for the European University Championships. Other recent results include silver at the Kent International Tournament. Toia has a UKCC Level 2 Judo Coaching qualification. Students love Toia's warm and friendly manner and she is an invaluable asset to our judo coaching team.
Toia is currently studying her Masters in Biomedical Science and hopes to research more effective ways of treating and managing autoimmune disorders.
Favourite Technique: harai-goshi (sweeping hip throw)
Toia is currently studying her Masters in Biomedical Science and hopes to research more effective ways of treating and managing autoimmune disorders.
Favourite Technique: harai-goshi (sweeping hip throw)
Coach
1st Kyu, UKCC Level 1 |
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Hassen is a long-term member of Ippon Judo London having been a loyal and regular attendee at our Surbiton Hub since his primary school days. Currently a 1st Kyu but hoping to achieve his 1st Dan black belt in the very near future. Having worked closely with Head Coach Charlotte in several schools for the past six months, he has now gained his UKCC Level 1 coaching qualification and will be assisting the lead coach at our newly established Hampton Hub on a Wednesday evening for the next academic year. Hassen is a fun, energetic coach who is respected and very popular with many of our members.
To add to his skill set, Hassen is an experienced water-polo coach and is currently studying for his BSc in Finance.
Favourite technique: koshi-guruma (hip wheel)
To add to his skill set, Hassen is an experienced water-polo coach and is currently studying for his BSc in Finance.
Favourite technique: koshi-guruma (hip wheel)
The Junior Leadership Team
Ippon Judo London would not be the same without our helpful and energetic youngsters. The Junior Leadership Programme is designed for aspiring junior coaches aged 14 - 18 years. These young athletes are given the opportunity to shadow our lead coaches to experience good coaching practice, with a view to gaining their own coaching qualification in future years.
