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Daniel Hankinson (Head Coach)

Daniel Hankinson became Head Coach of Keidokwai Judo Club post COVID, reviving it after the pressures of the pandemic left the club on the brink of closure. Dan was the 2024 British Judo Coach of the Year winner and was selected by British Judo for a coaching development program with Neil Adams MBE (two-time Olympic Silver medalist and former World & European Champion).

He is an IJF Alumni (International Judo Federation); holding the Undergraduate Certificate as Judo Instructor, as well as a British Judo Level 3 Award. Dan delivers Judo full time, working in schools with Judo Education, and coaches roughly two thousand children each year.

His other accolades include winning the Active Blackpool Coach of the Year Award 2025 and earning a Highly Commended Coach of the Year certificate at the 2024 Fylde Active Community Awards.

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Christopher Kidd (Club Welfare Officer & Club Coach)

Chris is a Level 1 BJA Coach and Keidokwai Club Welfare Officer. He is the first point of contact for players who need support, guidance, or simply someone to talk to.

An experienced 2nd Kyu, Chris has over a decade of experience teaching in primary schools, providing Keidokwai with valuable insights into supporting children of all ages and abilities.

Christopher was also a finalist for Volunteer of the Year at the 2025 Active Blackpool Community Awards.

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Ric Lloyd (Club Coach)

Ric is a highly regarded player and Level 1 BJA Coach. An experienced 1st Kyu, Ric has over 15 years of experience in Judo and also holds a black belt in Taekwondo.

Ric’s attention to detail when teaching techniques allows students of all abilities to learn effectively and efficiently. As a Paramedic and former Firefighter, Ric is an excellent role model both on and off the mat for all of Keidokwai’s players.

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Gary Burt (Club Coach)

Gary is a 4th Dan black belt, Level 2 BJA Coach, and has been an integral part of Keidokwai Judo Club for over 30 years.

He has taught hundreds of students and has developed many coaches to follow in his footsteps, including Keidokwai's current Head Coach.

Beyond Judo, Gary has competed in Ultra Marathon races and CrossFit competitions. His knowledge of mental resilience and physical fitness gives Keidokwai an edge in developing players both physically and mentally to endure any challenges Judo (or life) throws at them.

Gary was also a finalist in the Coach of the Year category for the 2015 Altogether Now Awards.