6th Dan Recipients – All Ireland’s 2018

At the All Ireland’s 15th December 2018, the Executive Committee led by Mr Seán Fleming and the Grading Commission led by Mr Harry McGuigan bestowed the honour of 6th Dan to a number of lifetime & longstanding members of the Irish Judo Association.

Mr John Douglas from Daigokan Judo Club, Dublin was presented with his 6th Dan Award & Belt by Mr Liam Brennan.

Mr Liam Brennan & Mr John Douglas

Mr Sean Sullivan from St Peter’s Judo Club, Belfast was presented with his 6th Dan Award & Belt by Mr Gerard McCabe.

Mr Gerard McCabe & Mr Sean Sullivan

Mr Jim Crockett from Cork City Judo Club, Cork was presented with his 6th Dan Award & Belt by Mr Pat Hickey.

Mr Pat Hickey & Mr Jim Crockett

Mr Leo Gibbons from Swords Judo Club, Dublin was presented with his 6th Dan Award & Belt by Mr Harry McGuigan.

Mr Harry McGuigan & Mr Leo Gibbons

It was a wonderful afternoon to celebrate the lifelong achievements of each of these long standing servants to Irish Judo & to have their friends & family with them to celebrate.

Congratulations to all.