For those of you who are interested in the history of Judo in the UK and in particular the Kyu-Shin-Do style of Judo, from which Zen Judo originated and which was brought to the UK by Sensei Kenshiro Abbe.

Its worth looking at the Devon Judo Centres website which has information on Sensei John Goldman 7th Dan and his ties with Sensei Abbe. The site contains photos of Sensei Abbe's house in Japan and also copies of certificates awarded to Sensei Abbe by Emperor Hirohito at the Imperial Palace, Japan, on March 23rd 1945 and records Abbe's importance as a Budo Master in Japan.