Charlotte Rosa PotterHead Coach
BA (Hons), MFA 4th Dan, UKCC Level 2 |
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In January 2017, Charlotte launched Ippon Judo LONDON. She is now teaching judo full-time and 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 and 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 and is completing her UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification.
When not training or teaching judo, Charlotte is a fine artist. She has a first-class Honours Degree in Art & Design from Kingston University and has a Masters Degree in Fine Art from the Wimbledon College of Art.
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 and 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 and is completing her UKCC Level 3 High Performance Judo Coaching qualification.
When not training or teaching judo, Charlotte is a fine artist. She has a first-class Honours Degree in Art & Design from Kingston University and has a Masters Degree in Fine Art from the Wimbledon College of Art.
Favourite Technique: Uchi Mata (Inner Leg Throw)
Sebastian Henry PotterBA (Hons) 2nd Dan, UKCC Level 2 |
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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 and is known for his 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 is now studying part-time for a Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching. This will give him a UKCC level 4 coaching award. He is a BJA 2nd Dan but has recently completed his 3rd Dan technical examination and is hoping to achieve his full 3rd Dan status this year.
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: O Soto 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 and is known for his 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 is now studying part-time for a Masters Degree in Advanced Sports Coaching. This will give him a UKCC level 4 coaching award. He is a BJA 2nd Dan but has recently completed his 3rd Dan technical examination and is hoping to achieve his full 3rd Dan status this year.
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: O Soto Gari (Major Outer Reap)
Ryan Burt3rd 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)