Sensei Mark Poole, 1st Kyu (Brown Belt) and fully qualified Club Coach, also started Judo under the direction of John at Haddington Judo Club. When he moved to Peebles at the age of 9 with his parents, he began training with Colin at Peebles. He has continued to practice constantly and is well on his way to his first Black Belt.  Mark leads the Club's Junior Section for Primary 3 Children.   He is currently studying Sports management at Caledonian University, Glasgow and continues to develop his judo at local Glasgow clubs.