GLENN SPIERS

• 4th Dan
• MA Hons (English) Glasgow University
• University Blue for Judo 1989
• Coached in various clubs and schools since 1986
• Currently attending Bath University studying Elite Performance Judo Coaching

Contest Record:
• British Universities Champion 1992
• Scottish Universities Champion x 2
• Scottish Championships Medallist
• British Masters Medallist

“I started judo in my local youth club in 1979 at the age of fifteen after having played rugby. I instantly became fascinated by the sport and it’s ethos due to the passion, charisma and enthusiasm of my coach Willie Shields who recently stopped coaching at the age of 83. My fascination was further developed at Glasgow University under Head Coach George McQuillan.
My aim is to inspire a new generation of judoka in the way that these two coaches inspired me and many others.”

PAUL AJALA

• MA
• Dip (MS)

Biographical Notes

Apart from being a former British Champion Mr. Ajala enjoys prominence within the British Judo Association as an excellent technician of judo. He has attended the Budokwai as a black belt since the age of sixteen and in more recent years exercised a key role in the success of the adult Budokwai Saturday class. During the mid-eighties he attended the International Budo University (IBU) in Japan for three months, continuing his study with professor Katsuhiko Kashiwazaki who had just completed a twelve months teaching visit to the Budokwai.

Professional Qualifications

• British Judo Association Senior Club Coach (from 1989)

1998 – 1999 Middlesex University

• Masters of Arts in Management Practice

1996 – 1997 Middlesex University

• Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies

Coaching Positions

1999 – Present

• Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3HP (Tuesday & Thursday Evenings)

2001 – Present

• The Budokwai Judo Club, Gilson Road, London SW10 (Sunday Morning)

1981 – 1986

• Holland Park School

1981 – 1986

• Lillie Road fitness Center