MEET THE TEAM.
Experience on the mat. Knowledge passed on. A team committed to helping every Judoka learn, develop and progress.
MEET THE TEAM ↓EXPERIENCE SHARED.
Barnet Judo Club brings together experienced coaches and volunteers who help make the club welcoming, organised and focused on good Judo.
JACKIE
TOOHEY-BURKE.
Jackie plays a central role in the day-to-day running of Barnet Judo Club, supporting members, parents, coaches and the practical organisation behind the scenes.
From administration and communication to welfare and helping people find their way around the club, she is one of the first points of contact for the Barnet Judo community.
Jackie is the club’s Safeguarding Officer and Health and Safety Officer, helping ensure the club remains a safe and welcoming environment for members and families.
SIMON
MAZZULLO.
Simon leads the coaching team at Barnet Judo Club and brings extensive experience in Judo to the club.
His experience helps guide the development of Judoka across the club.
JOHN
BURKE.
John has more than 25 years’ experience practising and competing in Judo, including more than 10 years as a coach.
FPJ1 and FPJ2 qualified, he coaches the junior class for competition and helps older juniors prepare for the move into senior Judo.
LUKASZ
KLIMEK.
With more than 20 years practising and competing in Judo, Lukasz brings substantial technical and competition experience to the senior class.
A two-time UK National Champion, he has represented Poland at the Veterans European Championships and is an FPJ2 qualified coach.
IAN
BAILEY.
Ian coaches the senior class and brings a long career in Judo to Barnet.
He is a member of the Budokwai and remains actively involved in Judo practice and the wider sport.
JUAN
CASCALES.
Juan brings Judo experience gained in Spain and runs the primary class with an emphasis on making Judo enjoyable for younger members.
LESZEK
BIEGA.
Leszek started training at the club as a novice and worked his way through the grades through competition and gradings, achieving his 1st Dan.
He has also progressed through his coaching courses, from helper to assistant and then coach. Leszek brings a calmness to the class and is an excellent coach who the children respond to really well.
DAN
LANGLEY.
Dan started doing Judo as a child and competed in local and regional competitions in the Midlands area as a junior.
After a break of more than twenty years and the arrival of three children, Dan stepped back onto the mat to help with coaching the junior class. He is a real asset to the club and well liked by all.
A TEAM
BEHIND THE
CLUB.
From the youngest Judoka stepping onto the mat for the first time to experienced competitors continuing their development, the club is supported by people who give their time, knowledge and experience to help others progress.
ONE CLUB. ONE TEAM.GOOD JUDO IS PASSED ON.
Every coach brings different experience to the mat. What connects them is a commitment to helping members understand Judo, train safely and continue progressing.
COME AND MEET US.
You don’t need any previous experience to begin. Come along, meet the team and discover Judo at Barnet.