Sensei Tom Starling Appointed Vice President of IBF International

posted by IBF Great Britain on October 02, 2026

 

We are delighted to announce that Sensei Tom Starling has been appointed Vice President of the International Budo Federation (IBF International).

The appointment was made by F. G. Niering, President of IBF International, with the support of the IBF International Committee.

This important appointment recognises Tom’s continued dedication and contribution to the International Budo Federation and its work internationally.

We congratulate Sensei Tom Starling on his appointment and wish him every success in his new role as Vice President of IBF International.

 

Sensei Tom Starling Awarded 9th Dan Jiu-Jitsu

posted by IBF Great Britain on October 02, 2026

 

We are delighted to announce that Sensei Tom Starling has been awarded his 9th Dan in Jiu-Jitsu.

The prestigious grade was awarded by F. G. Niering, 10th Dan, President of IBF International and the International Budo Federation Committee, in Halle, Belgium.

Congratulations to Sensei Tom Starling on achieving this exceptional milestone in Jiu-Jitsu.

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2024

 Sensei Tom Starling awarded 2nd Dan Judo by Mr Friedebert-Georg Niering 10th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2022

 Sensei Tom Starling awarded 8th Dan Jiu-jitsu by Mr Friedebert-Georg Niering 10th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2022

 In the year of the Tiger Sensei Tom Starling presents 2022 Courses and Seminars

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2022

 International Budo Course IBF - Dumfries Scotland 2022

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2022

 Sensei Tom Starling presents The Dependables 2022

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2019

 Sensei Tom Starling and friends present The Ultimate Martial Arts Seminar

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2018

 The ultimate training seminar with Brian Jacks

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2017

 Jiu-Jitsu IBF Syllabus and Kata day

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2016

 Anglo Danish IBF simple defence collaboration

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2015

 Sensei Tom Starling hosted The Dependables the ultimate martial arts seminar with guest instructors Martin Clarke, Pete Bruns, Kevin Pell, Tom Starling, John Clarke, Willie Profijt and Richard Smith

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2014

 Sensei Tom Starling is now developing advanced Kano Jiu-Jitsu syllabus for wrist locks and arm locks due to be released in December 2014.  Tom has now retired from professional body guarding and as the UK representative for IBSSA-ISF so he can now devote more time as the UK representative for Jiu-Jitsu in the IBF and teaching at international seminars

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2013

 Manual Kano style Jiu-Jitsu, Jiu-Jitsu IBF England (release date September 2014)

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2013

 Sensei Tom Starling Jnr. has been made area representative for the World Jiu-Jitsu Federation Training and Development Services (Aus) by Sensei Alan Campbell

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2012

 Life member 'Kano Society'

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2011

 Developed 'New Kano Jiu-Jitsu Syllabus' for Jiu-Jitsu IBF England, from 6th Kyu to 5th Dan Now in use in Mainland Europe

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2011

 3rd Dan Kobudo IBF by Mr. Martin Clarke 8th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 7th Dan Jiu-Jitsu IBF (International Budo Federation)

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 UK Representative for Jiu-Jitsu IBSSA-ISF (International Sports Federation)

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 Awarded Adult Sports Achiever Norwich City Sports Council

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 Resigned from the WJJF & WJJKO as their East Anglian Representative

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 30 years Black Belt Long Service Award WJJF

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2009

 Made president for Jiu-Jitsu IBF England by Mr. Martin Clarke President IBF UK

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2008

 2nd Dan Kobudo WJJKO by Prof. Robert Clarke

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2007

 NVQ Level 2 Coaching in Ju-Jitsu

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2005

 1st Dan Kobudo WJJKO by Prof. Robert Clarke

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2004

 25 years Black Belt Long Service Award WJJF

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2004

 Member Institute of Black Belts

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2003

 Qualified member IBSSA International Bodyguard & Security Services Association

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2003

 Executive Officer (Voting member World Ju-Jitsu Federation)

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 2003

 6th Dan Ju-Jitsu, WJJF by Prof. Robert Clarke 9th Dan, Prof. Thomas W Starling 8th Dan and Mr. Fred Fitzgibbon 8th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1997

 5th Dan Ju-Jistu, WJJF by Prof. Robert Clarke 9th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1997

 Registered Coach, Sports Coach UK

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1995

 4th Dan Ju-Jitsu, WJJF by Prof. Robert Clarke 8th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1989

 3rd Dan Ju-Jitsu BJJA and WJJF by Prof. Robert Clarke 8th Dan and Prof. Richard Morris 8th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1985

 2nd Dan Ju-Jitsu, BJJA and WJJF by Dr. James Blundell 9th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1983

 1st Dan Judo, IBF by Martin Clarke IBF 6th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1979

 1st Dan Ju-Jitsu, BJJA and WJJF by Prof. Robert Clarke 6th Dan

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 13, 1975

 Ju-Jitsu BJJA Started

posted by IBF Great Britain on January 01, 1970

 Judo BJC IBF