The Coaching Team
Charlotte Rosa PotterHead Coach
BA (Hons), MFA 4th Dan, UKCC Level 3 |
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Charlotte launched Ippon Judo LONDON in January 2017. The club has continued to grow year upon year and she has recently been awarded Coach of the Year at the Elmbridge Borough Sports Awards.
Charlotte has been practising judo for over twenty years. She has been a member of the British Judo Squad at Cadet, Junior and Senior level, representing the nation on many occasions since the age of 14. 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 in both Scotland and London.
Charlotte no longer competes regularly but trains weekly to continue to improve her technique and keep abreast of new initiatives. She is currently a BJA 4th Dan, has a UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification and has recently been asked to join the London Area coaching team.
In addition to running the club, Charlotte teaches Art and PE at the Swedish School. She 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 over twenty years. She has been a member of the British Judo Squad at Cadet, Junior and Senior level, representing the nation on many occasions since the age of 14. 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 in both Scotland and London.
Charlotte no longer competes regularly but trains weekly to continue to improve her technique and keep abreast of new initiatives. She is currently a BJA 4th Dan, has a UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification and has recently been asked to join the London Area coaching team.
In addition to running the club, Charlotte teaches Art and PE at the Swedish School. She 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)
Sebastian Henry PotterDeputy Head Coach
BSc (Hons), MSc 3rd Dan, EJU Level 4, BJA Level 5 |
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Sebastian gained his first national medal at the age of 12. Since then he has competed for both Scotland and Great Britain at many international events gaining numerous international awards. As a member of the British Cadet and Junior Squads for many years, he has represented Great Britain at the European Championships on two occasions.
In 2018, Sebastian trained in Germany for five months gaining valuable knowledge in both his coaching and judo skills. He is a big thrower with an impressive technique. His most recent achievement includes winning the British University Championships, leading to his selection for Great Britain at The European University Championships in Zagreb, Croatia in August 2019.
Sebastian has a degree in Product Design and a Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching. He is a BJA 3rd Dan with BJA level 5 coaching status.
Sebastian is a fun, energetic coach with much experience working in high profile schools across London. He teaches classes in the borough of Kingston and Richmond and runs the adult classes at our main judo hub in Surbiton.
Favourite technique: Osoto Gari (Major Outer Reap)
In 2018, Sebastian trained in Germany for five months gaining valuable knowledge in both his coaching and judo skills. He is a big thrower with an impressive technique. His most recent achievement includes winning the British University Championships, leading to his selection for Great Britain at The European University Championships in Zagreb, Croatia in August 2019.
Sebastian has a degree in Product Design and a Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching. He is a BJA 3rd Dan with BJA level 5 coaching status.
Sebastian is a fun, energetic coach with much experience working in high profile schools across London. He teaches classes in the borough of Kingston and Richmond and runs the adult classes at our main judo hub in Surbiton.
Favourite technique: Osoto Gari (Major Outer Reap)
Sam SmithWelfare Officer
1st Dan, UKCC Level 2 BSc (Hons), Mbiol, PhD |
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Sam has a wealth of judo experience with over two decades on the mat. As a level 2 instructor and 1st Dan black belt, Sam was formerly the lead coach at Leeds University during his time studying there. Sam is a warm and approachable character. We are very pleased to welcome him to the Ippon Judo London team as our welfare officer.
In addition to his extensive judo knowledge, Sam has a PhD specialising in Virology, when he spent time developing therapeutics for neglected tropical diseases.
Favourite technique: Tai Otoshi (Body Drop)
In addition to his extensive judo knowledge, Sam has a PhD specialising in Virology, when he spent time developing therapeutics for neglected tropical diseases.
Favourite technique: Tai Otoshi (Body Drop)
Ryan BurtCoach
3rd Dan, UKCC Level 1 |
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Ryan Burt is a current member of the Great Britain Judo Squad and a 3rd Dan black belt. He trains at Ealing Judo Club, known for producing players of international renown. Ryan’s 2019 results include silver at the Senior British Championships and gold at the International Kaizen Pey-Echt in Holland. His future aspirations include competing at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympics.
Having delivered an inspirational technical session as a guest athlete for our Summer Training Day in 2019, Ryan was invited to join the Ippon Judo LONDON coaching team. We are delighted to have Ryan on board and he is now coaching at some of our most prestigious schools across west London.
Other results include;
SILVER - St Petersburg Olympic Starts Cup (Russia)
SILVER - Donderslag International (Belgium)
SILVER - Gent International (Belgium)
Favourite technique: Kata Guruma (Shoulder Wheel)
Having delivered an inspirational technical session as a guest athlete for our Summer Training Day in 2019, Ryan was invited to join the Ippon Judo LONDON coaching team. We are delighted to have Ryan on board and he is now coaching at some of our most prestigious schools across west London.
Other results include;
SILVER - St Petersburg Olympic Starts Cup (Russia)
SILVER - Donderslag International (Belgium)
SILVER - Gent International (Belgium)
Favourite technique: Kata Guruma (Shoulder Wheel)
Yva BakerCoach
2nd Kyu, UKCC Level 1 |
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Yva was one of our very first students at Ippon Judo London, starting her judo journey at the Teddington School Judo Club. Her love of the sport has motivated her to progress through the British Judo grading scheme. Yva achieved her 2nd Kyu last year and aims to get her 1st Kyu within a few months. She is currently taking a gap year but will be commencing a degree in Nursing at a future date.
Yva coaches in several of our school venues across south-west London. The students love her warm and friendly manner and she has proven to be an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
Yva coaches in several of our school venues across south-west London. The students love her warm and friendly manner and she has proven to be an invaluable asset to our coaching team.
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