RUSTON MARCONI JUDO CLUB – A BRIEF HISTORY.

A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN A GREAT SPORT.

Formed in 1966, and continuously running ever since, Ruston Marconi Judo Club is the oldest judo club in the historic city of Lincoln.

Over the past 50 years, hundreds of eager students have passed through it’s doors and received comprehensive tuition from the ever evolving coaching team. Many of our students have gone on to coach themselves and pass on the knowledge learnt.

In this time the club has also seen much success in competitions, producing many National Champions who have gone on to represent the UK at International Level.

Ruston Marconi Judo Club currently carry out lessons on a Thursday evening at The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, Skellingthorpe Road in Lincoln

All coaches and first aiders at Ruston Marconi Judo Club are fully qualified and DBS checked, ensuring all students can learn and practice Judo in a safe environment.

The Ruston Marconi Judo Club Team

ADY MCCARTNEY – SENIOR CLUB COACH – 2ND DAN BLACK BELT

  • DBS Checked
  • Former National Champion
  • Represented AJA National Squad at International competitions

ANDREW GREGORY – SENIOR CLUB COACH & CLUB SECRETARY – 2ND DAN BLACK BELT

  • DBS Checked
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Multiple Time National Champion
  • Represented AJA National Squad at International competitions

MARC HORSEWOOD – SENIOR JUDO INSTRUCTOR – 1st DAN BLACK BELT AJA (2ND DAN BJA)

  • DBS Checked
  • First Aid Qualified
  • 2nd Dan Black Belt BJA – Transferred to AJA in 2022
  • Current Police Sport UK Veterans Open National Champion & National Masters Medallist.

EDDIE EVANS – SENIOR JUDO INSTRUCTOR – 1ST KYU BROWN BELT

  • DBS Checked
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Former National Champion
  • Represented AJA National Squad at International competitions

CHRIS MATCHETT – SENIOR JUDO INSTRUCTOR – 1ST KYU BROWN BELT

  • DBS Checked
  • First Aid Qualified

TIM MCCARTNEY – CLUB CHAIRMAN – 2ND DAN BLACK BELT

  • DBS Checked
  • Multiple Time Area and National Champion
  • Over 50 years of experience

GREGG WARD – CLUB TREASURER & WEBSITE ADMIN

  • DBS Checked
  • First Aid Qualified
  • Charismatic
  • Good Looking
  • Modest and also Website Admin

MAT FEES + OTHER COSTS.

Mat Fees

Ruston Marconi Judo Club endeavor to keep fees competitively affordable.

The first session is always FREE.  We then charge £2.50 per week for the first month.  Once you or your child are confident that Judo is a sport you/they want to continue, we ask that a £10 per month standing order be set up.  This can be arranged for a date in the month convenient to yourself.

When setting up the standing order, please use the following information:

  • Reference: Name of the Club Member
  • Account Name: Ruston Marconi Judo Club
  • Account Number: 22017063
  • Sort Code:30-98-97

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEES

Ruston Marconi Judo Club is affiliated to the Amateur Judo Association (AJA). As such, each club member is required to pay an annual membership fee.  This fee allows the club member to take part in gradings and competitions, and is also a requirement of out club insurance.  Membership fees are as follows:

  • Juniors – £20 per year.
  • Seniors (16 years plus) – £25 per year.
  • Family Membership (3 or more from same immediate family) – 20% reduction on above prices.

NOTES

  • Replacement Licences – £3.00.
  • New Members from 1st July at half price.
  • New Members from November, full fee but will last November, December and whole of following year.

GRADINGS AND COMPETITIONS

Junior members can grade up to 3 times per year, club coaches will decide in the weeks leading up to the grading if the club member is ready.  Senior members can grade twice per year.  Grading fees are £6 for Juniors, and £10 for Seniors.

There are many AJA competitions throughout the year.  Entry fees are typically between £5 and £10.

OTHER ASSOCIATED COSTS

We hold stock of a limited number of club Judo Suits, these can be borrowed over the first month or so, Club Members will then be required to buy their own suit.  Beginner level judo suits cost approximately £20 for junior sizes and £30 – £50 for senior sizes.