February 4, 2015 was a very special night for White Dragon Judo Club. Sensei Derick Wellman had the pleasure of promoting some home grown talent to the rank of Shodan. Dan Dillon “Submission Dan” successfully passed his first degree black belt judo test. Dan Dillon judo journey is rare these days. Dillon trained under Sensei Derick Wellman from white belt to black belt. Dan started judo 2003, a year after White Dragon Judo Club began. Dillon’s perseverance, diligence, hard work and service to judo has paid off. There was not a day that went by that you did not see Dillon practicing. Even when he was hurt, Dan would find a way to get his judo workout in. A skilled handyman, Dan has made it his business to keep the dojo structurally sound. Currently, Dan Dillon is the reigning 2014 AAU Grand Masters Champion in his weight class. Dillon is a great junior judo coach and instructor who is willing to give his best for his dojo and his students.
Promotion Night February 4, 2015
Posted by dsmith
on March 31, 2015
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