Here you will find information on our current Instructors.

Club Instructors 

Bob Marshall 6th Dan - Senior Instructor/Head Coach

Started Judo in the autumn of 1969 at the Spitfire Judo Club in Church Road, Biggin Hill training under Alfred C Bates (1925-2006 10th Dan). In 1992 he established Biggin Hill Judo Club with the support and guidance of Ken Williams 7th Dan and Dave Bardwell 8th Dan.

Bob has over 30 years experience in Law Enforcement and since retiring now teaches judo in schools in the Surrey and Kent area as well as supporting his local secondary school.

Bob was awarded his 6th Dan in January 2020. 

 

Debbie Pratt 3rd Dan

Started Judo in 1989 at Tatsfield Judo Club training with Dave Bardwell 8th Dan. Joined Biggin Hill Judo Club in 1993. Debbie was awarded her 3rd Dan in November 2021.

 

Adam Michaelis 2nd Dan

Studied under Ron Luckin 3rd Dan at the Green Dragon Judo Club in 1998. Joined Biggin Hill Judo Club in 2007. Graded to 1st Dan in April 2014.  Awarded his 2nd Dan in November 2019.

 

Paula Moreno-Nind 1st Dan - Designated Welfare and Safeguarding Lead

Joined the club in 2008, first as a watching parent then joining the mat a little while later. Paula  was awarded her 1st Dan in November 2021.
 
Professionally she is an early years Practitioner  and  the club operates in line with the NAKMAS Welfare policy which can be viewed on line at www.nakmas.org.uk/childprotection.  Should you have any issues relating to safeguarding, Paula can be contacted in person at the club training sessions or by email at pm.nind@gmail.com or on 07956509246.