ADVANCED SENIOR JUDO INSTRUCTORS
PETER BLEWETT- CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
- 6th Dan
- Chief Instructor at Budokwai 1986-present
- B.Ed(Hons) Physical Education
- M.A Educational Management
- NPQH Occupation Assistant Principal
Contest Record:
- NHC Area Champion 1975-1979
- All England Champion 1978
- British National Champion 1979
- British Student Champion 1975-1979
- Various Internationals including World Student Games 1978 & 5th European Team Championships 1980
Peter started Judo in 1965 at South Bucks Judo society. Having been graded as a junior by Tony Leaper and Alan Green, Peter started to train at the Budokwai in 1971.
In 1973 Peter was awarded his 1st Dan on first attempt at the Budokwai. His line up included Chris Bowles who later also went on to represent the Budokwai and Great Britain in the Olympic Games.
ERIC BONTI
RAY STEVENS
SIMONE CALLENDER
I currently represent Great Britain in the Women’s +78kg. I was also a member of the British Athletes Commission until the working group closed a few years ago.
Judo Achievements
• Super World Cup Germany 2001 – Gold
• Commonwealth Games 2002 - Gold
• Sunday Times student sportswoman of the year 2002
• European Championships 2003 – 5th Place
• Polish World Cup 2004 - Bronze
• Paris Super World Cup 2005 – Bronze
• GB World Cup 2006 – Bronze
• Swedish Tournament 2007 – Silver
• Swiss Tournament 2008 – Bronze
Judo and me
I started judo at 9 years old following in my older brother’s footsteps. I won many Junior National titles and progressed to representing Great Britain as a cadet then as a junior and now currently as a senior some 20 years later. Through judo I have been to some amazing countries and had some wonderful experiences.
Judo has given me so much in life that I would like to give something back to my sport. I think that judo helps to develop someone’s confidence, ability, and, self-discipline. It is also a fun way to get fit and make new friends.
