B.J.C. (MARTIAL ARTS CIRCLE

The B.J.C. (Martial Arts Circle) was founded in 1968 after Mr. Abbe had returned to Japan where he sadly died in 1978. The original founders, Nobby Clarke, John Hughes, Bob White, Vince Williams, Bill Wood and John Vine, actually signed a charter ensuring that the membership would always be put first; a tradition that continues up to the present day.

Also known as: British Judo Council (Martial Arts Circle

Registration numbers: 03009351 (W)

Primary location: United Kingdom