It was a special Day Saturday 29th September at
the Swale Martial Arts Club Sittingbourne. The Young Judo Club established in
1957 and one of the oldest Judo Clubs in the country held a Judo competition to
raise money for the MS Society as per usual it was Keith Costa who organised
the event. Keith is the main stay of the Young Judo Club organising not just
charity events but travels the country taking charge of Judo, Kurash and Sombo
event along with his wife who has sever MS. Plus he coaches Judo 3 nights a
week and collects waste paper for funds for the club. Some months ago John
Clarke 5th Dan approached the International Budo Federation about
having Keith promoted from 3rd Dan to 4th Dan Black Belt
which they agreed. So on Saturday in front of all the people at the club he was
presented with his 4th Dan certificate, Keith can be quite an
emotional person and some say he was completely shocked by the award, it was
even suggested that there was a hint of a tear in his eyes.
Most people who do Judo have to go through a tough examination
process before they get promoted but occasional honorary awards are given to
people who have given outstanding and long service to Judo this was the case
with Keith
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