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

• 6th Dan
• Senior Instructor at the Budokwai
• Vice Chairman London Area
• Chairman / Senior Instructor Wimbledon Judo Club
• Brazilian JuiJitsu Black Belt
• Celebrity Personal Fitness / Judo Trainer

• Northern Home Counties Champion - 1980
• British National Champion – Multiple
• All England Champion – 1983
• Austrian Open – Silver 1984
• Welsh Open Champion – Multiple
• Scottish Open Champion - Multiple
• British Closed Champion – Multiple
• British Masters Champion – 1985
• British Open Champion – 1990, 1993,1994
• European Team Bronze- Multiple
• European Silver – 1993
• Paris Tournament Bronze – Multiple
• Commonwealth Games Champion – 1986.1990
• Dubrovnic Cup Champion – 1987
• Olympic Silver – 1992
• Olympic Representative - 1996

Ray gained his black belt in a line up aged 16yrs and competed on the GB squad from 1980 – 1997.
Ray has had a long and illustrious career inside British Judo and is known internationally as someone who has excelled at the highest level whose approach combines dedication with technique and creative flair.
He was always considered by his fellow competitors and the judo public as one of the most skilful of Judoka with his dynamic throwing and equally effective groundwork techniques.
His professionally competitive approach, but non-intimidating style and regard for dojo ethos has led him being valued as an inspirational teacher.
Ray’s recent acceptance of the position of Vice Chairman of the BJA London Area promises additional and exciting benefits for British Judo.
For further information on Ray please go to Ray Stevens Judo

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.