Club Founder: John Hawke - 6th Dan
Stuart joined Alexandra Park Judo Club aged 6 and trained under John Hawke for many years. He took over the day to day running of the club when John Hawke retired in 2004. Stuart received his 1st Dan black belt in 2006 and travelled to Japan in 2007. While in Japan Stuart trained and watched several sessions at the Kodokan.
Racky started Judo at 15 in Edinburgh and was part of the University of London medal winning teams at the British Students University championships. He received his 1st Dan black belt in 1990. He has trained with and competed against World and Olympic medallists. With no significant success, sadly. He came to APJC after his children started in 2007, and he couldn't bear to just watch.
Camille joined Alexandra Park Judo Club aged 8, trained under John Hawke and now still trains under Stuart Wilkinson and Racky Sheikh in the senior class. She started helping out with the junior class in 2007 in order to keep training after suffering a shoulder injury. She enjoyed it so much that she continued helping with the juniors even after recovering.
Please note that all coaches are CRB checked and fully insured.