MARTIN CLARKE WORLD CHAMPION
AT LAST
A Report by Valerie Clarke
Two
members of the Young Judo Club participated in the World Masters Judo
Championships held in Scottsdale Arizona USA on June 30th and July 1st
2001. They were Martin Clarke 7th Dan and Neil Arkley 3rd
Dan. Neil was in the men’s 40 – 45 years o100k and was unplaced.
Martin
was competing in the 50 – 55 years 100 k plus, this was his last competition
(so he says) because he due to have a replacement knee which may restrict him
from doing Judo. His international career has spanned 35 years from the age of
16 years; He has had International with 4 different national Judo Association,
Jiu Jitsu Association, Wrestling and Sombo association. He has won in over 500
medals and trophies in that time. He has been British Judo & Sombo champion
on many occasions, as well as being a reserve for the Moscow Olympics 1980 for
Judo. His best results have been IBF European Open Judo Champion, World Games
Sombo Wrestling Silver, World Sombo Championship Silver, World Sombo Masters
Championships Silver and World Jiu Jitsu Championships Silver. On 4 occasions
the Gold eluded him but not this time he secured it this time with class.
His
training in the Martial Arts started when he was 5 years old under the guidance
of his Father John (Nobby) Clarke 6th Dan 1927-1990 and his mother
Margret 4th Dan.
Martin
started his training last September with the help of his brother Norman who had
just retired from the Police and had open a Gym at Milton Regis Playing Fields
named “NOBBY’S GYM”. Martin in his early days was known for being one of the
fastest heavyweights in the country but the years and injuries have taken their
toll. He realised this so he decided on getting really fit and becoming a lot
more powerful and stronger, it was a good job he did because his opposition
were to be of a high quality. Norman planned his workouts, which meant training
6 days a week
As his
wife I have seen most of his competitions we started courting when he was 17
years and he has been very nervous before a competition but this time he was
the worst I have ever seen him. The fact that this was his last chance to win a
World Gold I expect was the reason. As he finished his last match he said to me
“Never let me go through that again” as if I have any say in the matter!
Martin is
a true professional and did not let his opponents see his nerves if you look at
the video replay you would even think he enjoyed the event. He had 4 fights in
all, winning all on Ippon (total victory) His first match was Ippon strangle, 2nd
Ippon Haria Goshi hip throw, 3rd Ippon armlock submission and 4th
Ippon Haria Goshi. One throw of his had the whole venue clapping. When Martin
walked into the Bar in the evening several of the most senior Japanese stood up
bowed to him and acknowledged him as CHAMPION. The Japanese do love a Judoka
who can throw.
My
Husband has at last won his World Gold after 30 years of worrying about what
injury he is to get next, after seeing him really down when he has not won,
after all the back stabbing, after seeing him disappointed when people have let
him down, after all the scrimping and saving so he could compete I am glad to
say its all over.
The
people of Sittingbourne should be very proud of my Husband for he is the town’s
most successful sportsman ever. If he done any other sport he would be awarded
an OBE. A Lot of friends and students turned up for a party for him when he
returned on Thursday at least they appreciated the work he has done.
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2001 World Masters Judo Championships Results
The
following are the results for the 2001 World Masters Judo Championships held
at the Radisson Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, AZ. 375 contestants, ages 30 year
old and above from 32 countries competed in the event.
Corrections should be sent to head office - info@masterathlete.com.
Contestant's
Name, Hometown, Country
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DIVISION:
F1 Female 30-34 yrs, 63kg
1. Dominque ALO', Albuquerque, NM, USA 2. Jacqueline PRADO, Peru 3. Diana HAYASHI, USA
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39 yrs, 52kg
1. Miriam MINAGAWA, Sao Paulo,, Brazil 2. Taffy FRANZ, Napa, CA, USA 3. Kim TILLEY, Bracknell, Berkshire, England
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39 yrs, 57kg
1. Susan KIM, Chicago, IL, USA 2. Querine VAN MEURS, Reading,, England 3. Angela THORPE, Peterborough,, England
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39 yrs, 63kg
1. Joyce MALLEY, Birmingham,, England 2. Leontina BARBOSA DO PRADO, Guaira,, Brazil 3. Barbara SHIMIZU, Des Moines, WA, USA
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39 yrs, 70kg
1. Fatima BELBONI DE CAMARGO, Sao Paulo, Brazil
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39 yrs, 78kg
1. Angela BROWN, , England
DIVISION:
F2 Female 35-39Yrs, +78kg
1. Deborah ZUMERKORN, Sao Paulo,, Brazil
DIVISION:
F3 Female 40-44 yrs, 52kg
1. Monette LEBLANC, , Canada 2. Constance GARBARINI, Carson, CA, USA
DIVISION:
F3 Female 40-44 yrs, 57kg
1. Sue REED REGAN, Renton, WA., USA 2. Rebecca SMITH, Bowling Green, KT, USA
DIVISION:
F3 Female 40-44 yrs, 63kg
1. Marli VASSERMAN, Sao Paulo, Brazil DIVISION: F3 Female 40-44 yrs, 70kg 1. Diana CHEATUM, Golden, CO, USA 2. Sarina NEKRYCZ, Sao Paulo,, Brazil
DIVISION:
F3 Female 40-44yrs, +78kg
1. Gaby NURNBERGER, Badkisingen, Germany
DIVISION:
F4 Female 45-49 yrs, 63kg
1. Elizabaeth SPAETH, Charlotte, MI, USA 2. Michele PARENT, Nepean, Ont., Canada
DIVISION:
F4 Female 45-49 yrs, 70kg
1. Cristiana PALLAVICINO, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2. Lynn TILLEY, Windlesham, Surrey, England
DIVISION:
F5 Female 50-54 yrs, 48kg
1. Edie CONNELLY, Spring, TX, USA
DIVISION:
F5 Female 50-54 yrs, 52kg
1. Penelope KLEIN, Amherst, NY, USA 2. Karen BELTER, Lakewood, OH, USA
DIVISION:
F5 Female 50-54 yrs, 57kg
1. Jan MOSS-GRADEN, Bremerton, WA, USA
DIVISION:
F6 Female 55-59 yrs, 57kg
1. Elizabeth SAVINO, Altamont, NY, USA
DIVISION:
F6 Female 55-59 yrs, 70kg
1. Dale KEOGH, Castle hill,, Australia
DIVISION:
F6 Female 55-59 yrs, 78kg
1. Edna GALLIX, USA
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 60kg
1. Hiram CRUZ, Jacksonville, FL, USA 2. Glebson AMARAL, Brazil 3. Julian PRADO, Peru 4. Robert SMITH, Hastings, E. Sussex, England
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 66kg
1. Ruggero GALICI, San Antonio, TX, USA 2. Boris KUZNETSOV, Vyborg,, Russia 3. Toby RUE, NM, USA 3. Enrique MANIBUSAN, Vallejo, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 73kg
1. David ELMORE, Wednesbury,, England 2. Joe FICO, Tucson, AZ, USA 3. Ahmed KHAGO, Saudi Arabia
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 81kg
1. Jefferson BRITO DELGADO, Osasco,, Brazil 2. Laszlo PALINSCAR, Kecskemet,, Hungary 3. Carlos DANIN, Guayaquil,, Ecuador 3. Jaison TERAGOUCHI, Buckeye, AZ, USA
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 90kg
1. Marcos a. DAUD, Santos, Brazil 2. Mark UEMURA, Toronto, Ont., Canada 3. Peter BABJAK, , Czech Republic 3. Ferenc DEAK, Kecskemet,, Hungary
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, 100kg
1. Shane PITTS, Aurora, CO, USA 2. Tim WILSON, San jose, CA, USA 3. Marcos DA SILVA, Araraqjaro,, Brazil 3. Sergio LEX, Sao Paulo,, Brazil
DIVISION:
M1 Male 30-34 yrs, +100kg
1. Steve POWELL, Boise, ID, USA 2. Kim HUMPHRISS, Wolverhampton,, England 3. H.val LARRALDE, Phoenix, AZ, USA 3. Alberto ITO, Texas, USA
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 60kg
1. Helmut DIETZ, Aabensberg,, Germany 2. Graeme HILL, Gillingham, Kent, England 3. Colin SMALL, Newbury,, England
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 66kg
1. Jim TOLAND Londonderry, N. Ireland 2. Paul SAWYER, Bournemouth,, England 3. Tyrone TAKETA, Torrance, CA, USA 3. Mahmoud MANI, Denver, CO, USA
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 73kg
1. Istva'n LOVAS, Washington, USA 2. Gil AVILA, Bronx, NY, USA 3. Michael CHAMBERLAIN, Stourbridge,, England 3. Joel GINGERY, Memphis, TN, USA
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 81kg
1. Andrea BERSELLINI, Colorno,, Italy 2. Alfredo ROSODO, Guayipuil, Ecuador 3. Scott SMITH, Wilton, CA, USA 3. Leonard HEDIN, Gales ferry, CT, USA
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 90kg
1. Jonathan GAVIN, Tullibody,, Scotland 2. Michael MERCIECA, , England 3. Wayne DICKINSON, Somerset, MA, USA 3. Marco TRINKA, , Brazil
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, 100kg
1. Wayne MILLER, Scottsdale, AZ, USA 2. Jeffrey WALDVOGEL, Colorado Springs, CO, USA 3. John BRANSON, Anderson, IN, USA 3. Acacio LORENCAO, JR., Osasco,, Brazil
DIVISION:
M2 Male 35-39 yrs, +100kg
1. Sergey MAKARENKO, Sacramento, CA, USA 2. Bryan LEININGER, Phoenix, AZ, USA
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, 66kg
1. Agaev FARKHAD, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 2. Eduardo KITADAI, Sao Paulo,, Brazil 3. Jozsef ZATIK, Budapest,, Hungary 3. Brian TRYBUS, Denver, CO, USA
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, 73kg
1. Richardo TUERO, Miami, FL, USA 2. Francesco USAI, Florence,, Italy 3. Gregory GUTMAN, Long island, NY, USA 3. Herve SUMBU, Florida, USA
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, 81kg
1. Josef MACIAS, Stockholm,, Sweden 2. Richard ACUNA, Miami, FLUSA 3. George WOODS, , Ireland 3. Dan SMITH, Dickson, TN, USA |
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, 90kg
1. Leopold KORNER, Vienna,, Austria 2. Mark VALCARCEL, Bronx, NY, USA 3. Eric STUNZ, Boise, ID, USA 3. Christophe LEININGER, Phoenix, AZ, USA
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, 100kg
1. Ron ANGUS, Burlington, Ont., Canada 2. Antonio RUAS, JR., Campinas,, Brazil 3. George JOBB, Abbotsford, BC, Canada 3. Janos e KOVACS, Kecskemet,, Hungary
DIVISION:
M3 Male 40-44 yrs, +100kg
1. Henry STOHR, Heinsdorfergrund,, Germany 2. Derrick KERR, , Jamaica 3. Virgil GOODWINE, Springfield, OH, USA 3. Gregory DIFRANZA, Jacksonville, FL, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, 60kg
1. Mark TSUYUKI, Port Moody, BC, Canada 2. Dennis O'REILLY, Cold Spring harbor,, USA 3. Bruce MOEN, Oak Harbor, WA, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, 73kg
1. Nikolai STYROV, , Russia 2. Przemyslaw ROMISZEWSKI, , Poland 3. Joseph DOHERTY, London,, England 3. Sandy NORTH, Hollywood, FL, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, 81kg
1. Janos MESZAROS, , Hungary 2. Alexander WILLIAMS, Danbury, CT, USA 3. Anthony MOJICA, Covina, CA, USA 3. Dave LOYST, Dana point, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, 90kg
1. Steve HOYT, Summerland, CA, USA 2. Bradley KARMANN, Riverside, CA, USA 3. Craig FASHNER, Sealy, TX, USA 3. Peter MONDO, Dallas, TX, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, 100kg
1. La'slo' TASNA'DI, Budapest, Hungary 2. Jacques COTE, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada 3. Robert WOERTZ, Seminola, FL, USA 3. Larry BALLARD, St. Louis, MO, USA
DIVISION:
M4 Male 45-49 yrs, +100kg
1. James THOMPSON, San Jose, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, 66kg
1. Nilson NISHIDA, Sao Paulo,, Brazil 2. Bill GAFFNEY, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, 73kg
1. George PAVLOV, Toronto, Ont., Macedonia 2. No 2nd place awarded because of disqualification 3. David QUINONEZ, San Ramon, CA, USA 3. Brice SORIANO, Campbell, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, 81kg
1. Eduardo NOVOA, Chile 2. Galileu PAIVA DOS SANTO, Sao Vicente,, Brazil 3. Steve MOSSE, Reading,, England 3. Tom FOSTER, South Shields, England
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, 90kg
1. Tom MOYSE, South shields, Tyne, England 2. Patrick GRUBER, Sparks, NV, USA 3. Malcolm ROBBINS, San diego, CA, USA 3. David BRISCO, Camp Verde, AZ, USA
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, 100kg
1. Dennis SCHEIB, Atlanta, GA., USA 2. Terry WATT, Londonderry,, N. Ireland 3. Dave WALKER, Hunnington,, England 3. Viktor MAGERH, Moscow, Russia
DIVISION:
M5 Male 50-54 yrs, +100kg
1. Martin CLARKE, Sittingbourne, Kent, England 2. Randy PIERCE, Imperial, MO, USA 3. Robert BRIDGES, Rochester, MA, USA 3. Rodney LIMA, Boise, ID, USA
DIVISION:
M6 Male 55-59 yrs, 66kg
1. Low DONG, Lomita, CA, USA 2. No 2nd place awarded because of disqualification
DIVISION:
M6 Male 55-59 yrs, 73kg
1. Tadashi HIRAOKA, Riverside, CA, USA 2. Zdenek MATL, Round rock, TX, USA 3. Alan GREEN, Beaconsfield,, England
DIVISION:
M6 Male 55-59 yrs, 81kg
1. Stuart FERGUSON, Albuquerque, NM, USA 2. Stan CANTRILL, Hereford,, England 3. Neil ALEX, San Diego, CA, USA 3. Clyde WORTHEN, New Jersey, USA
DIVISION:
M6 Male 55-59 yrs, 90kg
1. Rene ZEELENBERG, San Antonio, TX, USA 2. Josh RABINOWITZ, Boulder, CO, USA 3. Peter BEREN, Tucson,, USA 3. Kevan MELLOR, Derbyshire,, England
DIVISION:
M6 Male 55-59 yrs, +100kg
1. Larry GAINES, Glendale, AZ, USA
DIVISION:
M7 Male 60-64 yrs, 66kg
1. Mario l MARQUEZ SR., Salinas, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M7 Male 60-64 yrs, 73kg
1. William HINDLE, Burnley,, England 2. Marcel BOURELLY, Montreal, Canada 3. Yoo SONG, Fairfax, VA, USA 3. Frederick LEMOND, Horsecreek, WY, USA
DIVISION:
M7 Male 60-64 yrs, 100kg
1. Paul SCHELCK, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada, 2. Allen JOHNSON, Claremont, CA, USA 3. Gerald SPENCER, London,, England
DIVISION:
M7 Male 60-64 yrs, +100kg
1. Robert SCHWEIGER, Baltimore, MD, USA 2. Karl BOERNER, , Switzerland 3. Leonard WATTS, Santa Ana, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M8 Male 65-69 yrs, 66kg
1. Andor PAPOSI-JOBB, PA, USA
DIVISION:
M8 Male 65-69 yrs, 73kg
1. Hiromi NOGUCHI, Tokyo,, Japan 2. Ralph LISLE, Carlsbad, CA, USA 3. Ralph BAJEMA, Blaine, WA, USA
DIVISION:
M8 Male 65-69 yrs, 81kg
1. Bondi SETZGER, Vienna,, Austria 2. Katsushi SATO, Tokyo,, Japan 3. James HAYNES, Houston, TX, USA
DIVISION:
M8 Male 65-69 yrs, 90kg
1. Tadayuki MORIMOTO, Tokyo,, Japan 2. Eddie ELIZALDE, Texas, USA
DIVISION:
M8 Male 65-69 yrs, 100kg
1. Ernest SMITH, Barstow, CA, USA 2. Eugene REID, Imperial beach, CA, USA
DIVISION:
M9 Male 70-74 yrs, 66kg
1. Hideaki OYA, Tokyo,, Japan
DIVISION:
M9 Male 70-74 yrs, 90kg
1. Joseph KAJITA, CA, USA 2. Charles NEVENDORF, San Diego, CA, USA 3. Jack TURRENTINE, Reno, NV, USA
DIVISION:
M9 Male 70-74 yrs, 100kg
1. Augustine JAZO, Aurora, CO, USA
DIVISION:
M9 Male 70-74 yrs, +100kg
1. Ferd TIHISTA, Watsonville, CA, USA |
John Clarke Promoted To 5th Dan Judo
35 year
old Sittingbourne Man Judo Coach Judo Clarke was graded to 5th Dan
(5th Degree Black Belt) Judo. John who is the 3rd
generation of Clarke’s who have been leading the town in Judo. John was rather
unique in his achievement in that his grade was a competitive grade not a
theoretical one, 5th Dan is normally considered the last grade you
can get for your competitive ability and competition record. John could have
gone down the road of applying to the International Congress of the
International Budo Federation for promotion based on his competition record
something his Father Martin done when he was 30, but John chose the harder way
because he did not want anyone accusing him of nepotism because his Father sits
on the Congress. To do the full exam had to produce his Competition CV plus
proves his ability to Referee, Organise a competition, run a
Judo Class for over a year, prove his theoretical knowledge and be examined on
his ability to do Kata (sequence of preset moves) which were Nage No Kata (15
throws done right and left), Katame No Kata (sequence of groundwork
techniques) Ju No Kata (sequence of movements demonstrating poise and
balance) Go No Sen No Kata (sequence of counter throws) Goshin Jutsu Kata
(sequence of self defence moves) it took 12 months for John to complete his
grading. John was the first person in the UK to obtain a grade in this way,
just to prove he wanted no favouritism. John has also had his grade confirmed
by the Classical Martial Arts Society which is an International Examination
Board with no connections to any Martial Arts Association and uses examiners
from all over the world to assess candidates.
John had
the choice of grading with the International Budo Federation or the British
Judo Association he decided on the IBF because it was an international
organisation and the exam was harder, he now intends taking a 5th
Dan grading with the BJA before the end of the year, they concentrate mainly on
a competitors fighting ability which is John strong point so hopefully that
grade will be a formality. He carried on the proud tradition of Grandfather
Nobby and his father Martin on be a great competitor but also understanding the
Philosophy of Judo as a Martial Art as well as an Olympic Grappling Sport.
Those who
wish to train with John can come along to the Swale Martial Arts Club on a
Tuesday night at 8.30pm to contact John about Judo or Sombo tel 07825224940
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