Founded in 2009 by Susan Wright and David Peden, the club started off in Bishopton Scout hall with mats borrowed from the former Clyde Judo in Inverclyde.
Susan is a 5th Dan who has been involved in Judo for more than 30 years, and has been coaching for the last 20. Along with the other coaches she gives her time on a voluntary basis and travels with the players all over the country. She is a former World Masters Champion, Commonwealth Masters Champion and British Senior National Teams Champion.
Susan is a Competition Controller, and has run every level of tournament in the UK from beginner festivals to the British Senior Championships. Most recently, Susan worked as Field of Play Manager for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Additionally, Susan volunteers her time as a JudoScotland Board Member, and is a member of the (British National Technical Official Commission).
Susan’s awards and qualifications include:
2nd Dan
UKCC Level 2
2nd Dan
UKCC Level 2
Continental Referee
JudoScotland Young Person’s Coach of the Year 2018
IJF Academy UCJI 2024
2nd Dan
UKCC Level 1
1st Dan
UKCC Level 1
1st Dan
UKCC Level 2
National B Referee
Clyde are fortunate to have a host of dedicated volunteers, without whom the club would not exist today. If you are interested in volunteering with the club, contact us on sensei@clydejudo.org.uk
Susan Wright
Susan Wright
Grant Andrew
Rebecca Bradley
Harriet Andrew
Paul Grady
Jennifer Andrew (lead)
Jordan Adam
Adam Lowe
Attaining a Dan grade is a special moment that all judoka will treasure. Whether a lifetime goal or a stop along a longer path, all grades are a product of hard work and dedication to judo. Dan grade promotions deserve to be recognised.
The club is extremely proud of its many members that have that have earned their Dan grade promotions, please see the list below of judoka who have achieved this as members of Clyde Judo Club.
Susan Wright
30/12/2024
Susan Wright
21/12/2019
David Sommerville
01/02/2020
Paul Grady
01/05/2022
Ross Dempsey
28/12/2022
Benedict Patton
18/02/2023
Fraser Clark
18/03/2023
Rebecca Lamb
01/06/2025
Willie Black
07/09/2025
Matthew Sweeney
27/12/2025
Andrew Ross
27/12/2025
Christopher Wright 11/09/2011
Michael Love
27/01/2014
Aidan McArdle
15/08/2015
Louis Saez
15/08/2015
Marcus Ray
15/08/2015
Paul Grady
15/08/2015
Benedict Ray
24/11/2015
Erin Peden
27/02/2016
Rachel Towle
09/04/2016
Laura Hewitt
16/04/2016
Connor Wilson
26/06/2016
Christopher Love
01/10/2016
Benedict Patton
28/05/2017
Paul McWatt
23/06/2018
David Sommerville
11/12/2018
Ross Dempsey
02/11/2019
Rebecca Bradley
28/11/2021
Andrew Ross
28/11/2021
Matthew Sweeney
10/01/2022
Joseph Peden
11/01/2022
Fraser Clark
22/02/2022
Andrew Cox
26/02/2022
Christopher Howe
20/03/2022
Rebecca Lamb
23/04/2022
Owen Duffy
01/05/2022
Noah Black
12/06/2022
Colin Barr
23/10/2022
Sophie Carson
12/03/2023
Angel Anegbeh
28/03/2023
Sophie Cartwright
27/08/2023
Fraser Andrew
30/06/2024
Simon Armstrong
28/09/2024
Rachael Lamb
10/11/2024
Lukács Erdei
10/11/2024
Harriet Andrew
10/11/2024
Competition officials and referees play a key role enabling competition between athletes by conducting contests in a fair and safe way. As well as being an enjoyable part of judo, refereeing and officiating helps equip people with life skills such as confidence and decisiveness, these attributes help in many other aspects of their life.
Clyde Judo is actively involved in the British Judo development pathway for both referees and technical officials, with volunteers supporting events at every level from festivals for under 8s to international tournaments.
Susan Wright
Paul Grady
Kirsty Lyon
Eamonn Patton
Gordon Cleary
Simon Armstrong
Harriet Andrew
Jordan Adam
Welfare Officer
Jennnifer Andrew
Welfare Lead
Adam Lovey
Welfare Officer
