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Meet the Coaches

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Dave Allen (BEM)

Dave is a 6th Dan, and the Head Coach of Exmouth Vikings. He's practised Judo since 1965 where he learned in Malta with the 3rd commando armed forces. Dave was the the Western area Chairman for 32 years and when he stepped down, was unanimously voted to be President. Dave was recently awarded a British Empire Medal in the Kings 2025/26 New years Honours

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Chris Tippet

Chris is a 3rd Dan and has practised Judo for 20 years in the BJC and the BJA, Chris also coaches at the University or Exeter Judo Club  Chris is a level 2 coach

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Kris Wheeler

Kris is a 1st Dan and has practised judo for 12 years, Kris loves martial arts and is also a 3rd Dan in Kickboxing and a Purple belt in BJJ. Kris is a level 1 coach.

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Mark Woodland

Mark is a 3rd Dan and has practised Judo for many years, He's also well versed in Jujitsu. Mark recently went to Japan to visit the original Kodukan dojo Mark is a level 2 coach

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John Wright

John Is a 3rd Dan and has practised Judo all over the world, with visits to Japan and the KodukanJohn is a level 2 coach

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All coaches

The Team

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