The Final Block
The Final Block
British Judo
From what it is like competing and coaching in an Olympic Final with Kate Howey MBE to a medical insight from British Judo’s Chief Medical Officer, Doctor Jo Banks, we will bring you an insight into judo as you have never heard before
Episode 5: Dr Jo Banks & John Prescott
Chris and Denny are joined by two members of our medical team, Chief Medical Officer Dr Jo Banks and Paralympic Programme legend John Prescott. Jo and John discuss their favourite moments of being involved with British Judo and what it is like to be working on the front line, battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aug 6, 2020
46 min
Episode 4: Neil Adams
We are joined in episode 4 by 2x Olympic silver medallist, 1981 World Champion and 5x European Champion, the voice of judo, Neil Adams MBE. In this open and honest podcast, Neil discusses his career highs and the difficult lows as he initially struggled to make the transition from world class athlete to coach. This is a must listen for any judo fan!
Jul 16, 2020
49 min
Episode 3: Colin Oates
We are joined in episode 3 by British Judo Elite Development coach and 2x European medallist Colin Oates. In this episode Colin discusses his career, giving great insight into his final year as an elite athlete and what it is like to both compete and coach in European finals.
Jun 25, 2020
57 min
Episode 2: Kate Howey MBE
British Judo head coach and 2x Olympic medallist and World Champion Kate Howey, discusses what it is like to both compete and coach in World and Olympic finals
Jun 11, 2020
47 min
Episode 1: Denny Roberts
British Judo’s Elite Development Coach, Denny Roberts, discusses his coaching philosophy and recounts his involvement in helping Lachlan Moorhead to a European Junior bronze medal in 2019
May 28, 2020
1 hr 8 min