People forget what a great all round athlete Brian was. He was incredible in the Superstars series. I remember when I trained at his club in Orpington in the 70s, he constantly eat oranges infact every time I saw him he would be scoffing one. He was a great guy always pleased to see anyone who ever you were. All the very best to you Brian.
Lovely to see this in 2017, missed it the 1st time around, so pleased that Brian is now happy with his hotel and conjuring tricks in Thailand, what a change of life skills ! Well done Brian, one of our most loved and recognisable celebrities.
Brilliant Judoka. To my my mind he will always be Mr Uchi-mata. So glad he is still going strong. Great to see he got a mention for winning a “pool” match in Tokyo 1964 Olympics. Of course he went on to be Britains 1st ever medallist in Judo at the 1967 world championships in Salt Lake City. Had Judo been at 1968 Olympics I’m sure he would’ve been a strong contender there,for a medal.
I met him last night at the International Black Belt Open Championships Martial Arts Illustrated Awards Ceremony at the Sunnyvale Caravan park in Rhyl north Wales.Incredible...
The London Judo Society was where I did every judo grading over a 20 year period (bar a handful at other venue). Such a blast of nostalgia seeing it again after so many years. I loved that place, It was a second "home" club for me.
1981. Seems like a lifetime ago. Brian runs a hotel or condo in Pattaya, Thailand now.
Like for many Brian was a childhood hero , what a great sporting ambassador 👏
World champion, teacher, loads of charity work with kids. I can't think of a better person for a knighthood.
Fantastic Athlete, Great Guy…. Brian Jacks and Daley Thompson were like superhero’s to the young me.
People forget what a great all round athlete Brian was. He was incredible in the Superstars series. I remember when I trained at his club in Orpington in the 70s, he constantly eat oranges infact every time I saw him he would be scoffing one. He was a great guy always pleased to see anyone who ever you were. All the very best to you Brian.
Lovely man
Lovely to see this in 2017, missed it the 1st time around, so pleased that Brian is now happy with his hotel and conjuring tricks in Thailand, what a change of life skills !
Well done Brian, one of our most loved and recognisable celebrities.
When I was a kid Brian was a hero, he still is, great guy!
Lives in Thailand now, used to see him regularly at the Chow Mein stall in Pattaya
Brilliant Judoka.
To my my mind he will always be Mr Uchi-mata. So glad he is still going strong. Great to see he got a mention for winning a “pool” match in Tokyo 1964 Olympics. Of course he went on to be Britains 1st ever medallist in Judo at the 1967 world championships in Salt Lake City. Had Judo been at 1968 Olympics I’m sure he would’ve been a strong contender there,for a medal.
I met him last night at the International Black Belt Open Championships Martial Arts Illustrated Awards Ceremony at the Sunnyvale Caravan park in Rhyl north Wales.Incredible...
Cracking episode!
Great to see and learn the history of great Judoka and my father was there.
Now enjoying his life in Pattaya
Probably the fittest athlete of his time.
Legend! The dip master
Fantastic
The London Judo Society was where I did every judo grading over a 20 year period (bar a handful at other venue). Such a blast of nostalgia seeing it again after so many years. I loved that place, It was a second "home" club for me.
I remember Brian Jacks, I done judo as a kid in the 70s, my dad was the instructor.
Judo legend!!
A legend. The man who inspired me to take up judo.
The Superstars Legend
Never knew that Brian Blessed was a ninja!
Judoka but anyway!
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First thought......how smartly dressed everyone is.
Beautiful wife
Great ...times
Bishops stortford Herts
Bet he didn’t win a medal for looks lol
So says 'the Elephant man'....! What a stupid crass comment.
In Pattaya he is handsome man 😂
Brian should have been 10 dan many years ago palls act in bja great man