LINCOLN JUDO ACADEMY
Train Hard, Fight Easy
Sessions at Tattershall Village Hall starting 15th October!!
WHERE TO FIND US
Ruskington Village Hall
Mondays
6.30 - 8.30pm Age 5yrs - 15yrs
Tattershall Village Hall - starting 15th October
Tuesdays
5.00 - 5.45pm Age 6yrs - 8yrs
5.45 - 6.45pm Age 9yrs - 15yrs
Magnus Community Sports Centre
Wednesdays
6.00 - 7.00pm Age 5yrs - adults
Bracebridge Heath Village Hall
Thursdays
5.30 - 6.15pm Age 5yrs - 8yrs
6.15 - 7.30pm Age 9yrs - 15yrs
7.30 - 8.30pm Age 15yrs +
NK One - North Hykeham
Fridays
6.15 - 7.15pm Age 5yrs - 15yrs
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Who is Barry Cooper?
Barry Cooper is the founder and Head Coach of Lincoln Judo Academy. Barry has dedicated his life to the competitive sport of Judo, becoming three times British Champion, 7 times Welsh Open Champion, 7 times Essex Champion and 5 times London Open Champion. Barry was also European Silver medalist at Free-style Wrestling, as well as Bronze medalist in the under 23 year old World Free-Style Championships. Barry's wrestling experience works hand in hand with judo, adding additional skills and techniques at competition level.
Barry is a 2nd Dan and Level 2 coach with over 20 years experience. Barry coaches from beginner to advanced level within the Lincolnshire area. With 4 locations within the Lincoln and surrounding areas, as well as sessions run within schools, Barry has been able to achieve his dream of making Judo accessible to the local community, encouraging the young and old to take up the sport.
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Supported by a team of fully qualified instructors, Lincoln Judo Academy has gone from strength to strength since the Academy was founded in 2008. The club and its members participate in competitions around the country throughout the year. From small beginner entry-level competitions to national events, the club encourages it's judoka to enjoy the competitive world of Judo.
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Barry enjoys a special and unique relationship with the club members, always encouraging and making the sport fun as well as challenging, developing self confidence and trust. Please take a look at our Testimonials to see what people say about us and our Gallery for photos.
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15 YEARS OF BOXING EXPERIENCE
3
3 TIMES WBA INTERCONTINENTAL CRUISERWEIGHT
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4 TIMES WBC INTERCONTINENTAL CRUISERWEIGHT
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2 TIMES IBF INTERCONTINENTAL CRUISERWEIGHT