This page records Clyde Judo Club judoka who have obtained Dan grades whilst with the club.

Christopher Wright obtained his 1st Dan on 11/09/2011.

Michael Love obtained his 1st Dan on 27/01/2014.

Sesni handing a black belt to Michael Love

Michael Love being awared his Dan grade

Aidan McArdle obtained his 1st Dan on 15/08/2015.

A young man in Judogi being handed his black belt by his coach

Aidan McArdle being awarded his Dan grade

Marcus Ray obtained his 1st Dan on 16/08/2015.

A young man in Judogi being handed his black belt by his coach

Marcus Ray being awarded his black belt

Louis Saez obtained his 1st Dan on 16/08/2015.

Three yound men in Judogi standing against a wall after having been awarded their black belts.

Louis Saez (LHS) after receiving his black belt. Accompanied by Aidan McArdle and Marcus Ray.

Benedict Ray obtained his 1st Dan on 24/11/2015.

A young man in evening suit on stage being awarded his Dan grade certificate by an older gentleman and his coach.

Benedict Ray (RHS) being awarded his Dan grade certificate by George Kerr 10th Dan at the 2015 BJA Awards Dinner.

Erin Peden obtained her 1st Dan on 27/02/2016.

Coaches line up on the left. Susan Wright handing Erin Peden her black belt in the centre of the mat. Other Judoka lined up at the back and on the right of scene.

Erin Peden being awarded her Dan grade

Rachel Towle obtained her 1st Dan on 09/04/2016.

 

Laura Hewitt obtained her 1st Dan on 16/04/2016.

Two woman in Judogi at the front of the mat. One holding her new black belt. Other players and coaches lined up at either side.

Laura Hewitt (LHS) with Susan Wright receiving her black belt

Connor Wilson obtained his 1st Dan on 26/06/2016.

Connor standing left receiving his blackbelt from Susan Wright - both wearing judogi

Connor Wilson receiving his Dan grade

Christopher Love obtained his 1st Dan on 01/10/2016.

Benedict MacLennan-Patton obtained his 1st Dan on 28/05/2017.

A young man in white gi being handed his black belt by his coach and shaking her hand.

Benedict MacLennan-Patton being awarded his Dan grade

Paul McWatt obtained his 1st Dan on 23/06/2018.

Two men standing together, wearing judogi. One presenting a black belt to the other.

Paul McWatt presented with his Dan grade belt by Eddie Cassidy, 8th Dan.

David Sommerville obtained his 1st Dan on 11/12/2018.

A young man in gi wearing his black belt and flanked by two of his coaches

David Sommerville (centre) with Stevie and Susie Wright

Katelyn obtained her Dan grade on 24/05/2019.

2 female judoka wearing black belts and standing next to each other

Katelyn Cox (L) with Susan Wright

David Sommerville obtained his 2nd Dan on 01/02/2020 (published 08/04/2021).

Rebecca Bradley and Andrew Ross obtained their Dan grades on 28/11/2021.