Staines Prep School – Judoka Ben Fletcher Delivers Master Class

02 Nov 2018

Our after school Extra Curricular Activities Judo Club were treated to a master training session with Irish judoka Benjamin Fletcher, currently ranked 11th in the world for the under 100kg category. SPS’s Judo Club’s coach judoka Oliver Fricker, co-owner of Judo School, started his own Judo career alongside Ben Fletcher when they were at judo club as children.

Though Ben’s world-class achievements are admirable, in no way are Oliver’s coaching triumphs any less worthy or admirable.  In almost a decade of coaching, Oliver has produced over 50 IAPS national medallists from various schools and his goal for Staines Preparatory School is to win the overall trophy.  Currently there are 62 Year 1 to Year 6 SPS pupils in the Judo club.

“With this kind of dedication and commitment, we’re in with a chance,” says Oliver “and recognition and thanks must also be given to the parents who make this possible for the children.”

The popularity of Judo at SPS is no coincidence.  The Judo Moral Code is Courtesy, Courage, Friendship, Honesty, Honour, Humility, Respect and Self-control.  Sound like something you have read or heard somewhere before?  #GrowTheStainesPrepWay