George Tones (1st Dan, above left) Is a fully accredited JudoScotland Club Coach. He is the inspiration behind the club. He is trained in First Aid and Child Protection with JudoScotland. He has a day job repairing boats in Eyemouth and surrounding area and has been involved in coaching judo for more than 20 years. He is a Geordie by birth and is well known for the passion with which he trains his pupils.
	Dick Fowles (1st Dan, above right) Has been coaching for 5 years since he was awarded his Dan grade. He also is an accredited JudoScotland Club Coach with training in First Aid and Child Protection. (link to child protection here). He has a day job repairing human beings in Chirnside. Skill in judo can only be attained on the mat, working with partners in an organised training programme under the guidance of a qualified instructor, or sensei, which literally means one who has gone before. A sensei has been in your position and learned the lessons you seek. By providing a good example and demonstrating proper technique, a sensei helps you understand the techniques and acts as a model by which to gauge your own performance. Judo is many things to different people - it is a sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational activity, a fitness programme, a form of self defence and a way of life. First step in judo is to enter our Dojo (Foulden village hall). Any age or fitness level, we will slowly guide you through your first steps as a judoka in this most widely practiced martial art in the world. SEE YOU ON THE MAT