94 Year Old Jack Has Been Practising And Teaching Judo For 67 Years

Meet Jack. In 1951 he attended his first judo class. Sixty seven years later he is now the oldest judo sensei in Britain, and has taught three generations the martial art. At 94 he can still take down his opponents, and regards judo not just as a sport but a way of life: a mental activity as much as a physical one. The most important thing for his pupils to learn, he says, is respect: "Respect for their teacher. Respect for the person you're busy throwing."
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[@ryanforgan455]

My judo teacher past away 4-5 years ago and he was 90 years of age and the highest ranking in the U.K. RIP Willy Shields

[@projectvivid9090]

lmao willy shields? you’re a liar

[@grahamallen934]

He looks 74..not.. 94...

[@duaplex1]

Genetics mainly

[@hendrixbongao8205]

Graham Allen no he look 64..

[@grahamallen934]

Jared Jams ha ha...Natural...peace bro..✌

[@panickbutton7010]

He is the only 94 year old i have seen with that much hair.actually he is the first 90+ man i have seen

[@simplysuperman6988]

that's the effect Judo has had on his mental and physical health

[@Timberwolf35546]

I sincerely hope Sensei Hearn achieves 10th dan..

[@AbbsJr]

Yessss now I remember his last name!

[@beinhispresence2279]

Let's pray for him.

[@regentlouis3678]

If he never does, I will literally cause a crusade upon everything in sight.

[@GoalkeeperzTM]

@Salmonfaky me too, there's 40 of those in my class

[@xxkillingwavexxswag9355]

@@GoalkeeperzTM fr only got 19 in mine

[@yernoaloodtaedaethat2780]

And there's people getting uncertain about starting at 22 year old

[@bluecat6902]

He started at 27 right? Im 22 and i want to join lol

[@trivela_shortsYT]

He is 95 rn

[@Some_Guy_From_Ohio]

I turn 50 in a few months. I go for my first Green next month. I started for health reason and to keep active. I have truly fallen in love with this sport.

[@bilelboudissa5364]

He an olympics?

[@angel6713]

I want to start judo at 18

[@MAN_FROM_BEYOND]

Update on Jack: _”September 26 marked the 10th anniversary of his 9th Dan and he was then contacted by Judo officials to tell him he was to receive his 10th Dan and an informal presentation took place at his Northumberland home. A grander presentation is planned in London but due to Covid-19 restrictions that has been put on hold.”_

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

Do you know how things progressed by now ? I he still in good health ? I'm curious after having seen this video. I'm in my 50thies, but feel like a young guy after watching this ! ;)

[@goodtimes2hellyeah169]

Was looking for this comment

[@carrion_man3700]

If he's in his 90's and he is still out moving around like that, then you know his technique is flawless. My sensei is a 7th dan and we're just as proud of him! Judo really is a great sport and way of life.

[@johnhearn942]

Jack Hearn is now 100yrs of age.Has been practicing Judo for 73 yrs as student and Sensei.😊

[@anonymouse7095]

When I was in the Coast Guard and stationed on Kodiak island, Alaska, there was a very old man who taught judo there. His name was Corky McFarland. He may have looked old, but he was fit, spry, and very much energetic and alive. Super inspiring.

[@davidharnwell7380]

Anony Mouse , semper paratus fellow puddle pirate.

[@MobiusCoin]

Look at that red belt! Respect!

[@RawDoggin_78]

Rejean Nowlan nope ur just colorblind lmfao

[@NH-ge4vz]

@Rejean Nowlan if he was orange after 67 years, I wouldn't think he would be teaching others..

[@NH-ge4vz]

@Rejean Nowlan some people who have a high dan in judo still use a black belt, my sensei doesn't use his white-red belt..

[@828maori5]

Faded red. Must of had that belt for well over 20years.

[@liamdoes8580]

I know in bjj there's less than 10 red belts is that the same in judo

[@jovanleon7]

0:33 What??? 😲😲Abs at 94!! Just wow! Awe inspiring! Thanks a lot for this.

[@tiktokvideos2284]

There are no abs...

[@ollinzazilcarrascotrejo8996]

Noh inglish sorry

[@ollinzazilcarrascotrejo8996]

Pero respetaaaaaaaaaa a la gente mayor

[@johnpingol1215]

Kira Bielich close enough

[@christopherduffy1703]

Yea! Not a bad physique considering he's 94 years old.

[@awkwardsean5141]

Saw him on the 100 year old drivers programme. He's incredibly lucid for his age.

[@PatchedThePipe]

Salute... homie looks great for 94. No old man stoop or frailty about him.

[@edgar22452]

Nope!

[@wt8012]

This guy deserves a knighthood for his inspiration, his hard work, his enthusiasm and the fact that he is such an astonishing human being.

[@yeahbee8237]

I am banged up as hell at 34 from years of judo, can't imagine doing it at 94

[@jonmoris9354]

Yep i agree o do more bjj now cause of injuries im 42 and even though i train everyday my body os in pain lol

[@michellew2379]

I can’t relate I have been doing judo for three years and I’m eleven

[@jonmoris9354]

@@michellew2379 lol good age you wint get that injured starting early is the best way by the time your 18 you will grow and have very good technique but when you start later like me youbget injured alot

[@K1forMVP]

LoL Exactly. I'm 33 and have no left shoulder from years of baseball (Pitcher) and boxing. I couldn't imagine practicing Judo as hard as that is on ones body & joints at age 94. The man was even practicing flips, i'd be afraid my weight would hurt the man. His story is very inspiring, I think we all would love to look as good as he does at age 94.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

he's not training judo... he's teaching and not doing any throws or being thrown.

[@elvin9311]

My grandpa is 83 and also still gives judo lessons

[@soopsammich4533]

Sure 👍🤣

[@nikiradio]

john cox 😂😂

[@bradturner3514]

Why’s everyone hating you don’t know if he’s lying or not.

[@bradturner3514]

POC Skellington lol k tuff guy

[@tombell9399]

POC Skellington ngl shut up is the number one way to end an argument.

[@suuyasha2496]

I'm doing now for 5 years Ju-Jitsu but I have a physical disability ( knock-knees) - lately did the green belt exams and passed. Then a friend of me (also from Ju-Jitsu) came to me and said "Thank you for teaching me." And I was really confused about that asked like "Teaching what?" "Teaching me, that even when you have physical or even mental problems, if you work hard enough, you can overpass this." That was such a wonderful expirience for me and almost brought me to tears...

[@verynice9726]

Trying too hard here.

[@franklinarevalo8493]

Update: He got 10th Dan!

[@SheepsMcgill]

For those asking: Jack got his 10th dan at 97 in 2020. Jack is still in the dojo, at 100 years old, and is officially the oldest judo teacher in the world❤️

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

Nice one. Hope you make it to 2020 :-)

[@marcelchalobah7946]

Matt Mosley see (2020vision) i see what you mean

[@ralfnyberg3264]

That sounds horrible 😂

[@Matt_Mosley1983]

Yeah, a bit like a positive-negative :-D

[@fanofallaroundaudreyandjus544]

I have a great grandpa who’s 96 and fought in world war 2 and was supposed to be dead 7 times but he’s still alive today

[@BrigidC123]

Stephanie Wentz - My Grandad served in WW2. He was a flight sergeant in the RAF who was a rear Gunner in the Wellington and Lancaster Bombers. He died at 57. He would've been 98 if he was still alive. Him and his crew were coming back with a damaged Lancaster Bomber, they crash landed on the runway somewhere up in Scotland. The tail of the plane snapped off with him in it where he received bad injuries and the rest of the crew/friends died. I think that crash took a lot out of him and he was never completely the same. He became a draftsman where he helped design the Super Sonic Concorde. I never got to meet my Grandad, I'm happy you have yours. Thank your Grandad for his service from Me.✌️

[@ninjaman2254]

A real role model 💪🏼

[@bencovington1121]

I'm a jujitsu instructor at 76. This is my hero

[@LucasKingPiano]

94! He doesn't look it. He doesn't look a day over 17.

[@Haywood2]

My karate instructor is 80 something and he looks great.

[@chimannadi4550]

Lucas King are you trying to get into his pants lol

[@fortazerty]

Minutes to death

[@DN-oe1ue]

Lucas King!!! ♡♡♡

[@RobinMcBeth]

Yeah, but that's Glasgow 17.

[@harrypoosie3035]

What an inspiration. Awesome man, awesome sport, and I hope he lives to receive his 10th dan.

[@nzdefrag]

Judo is the reason why this wonderful man is not in a box. I trained for a few years, then had a few years off. When I returned my Sensei said "Good move coming back to training, it will add years to your life."

[@thedukeofhinojosa6850]

Seriously, why would anybody give a thumbs down to this little piece on a man's lifetime accomplishment is beyond understanding..

[@BraveEmpress]

Bruh. He looks 67, not like he's been doing anything that long. This is awesome!

[@sokegreene]

Hearn, Shihan I send my respect for you! I have been teaching Jujutsu for 40 years and I hope to still be teaching if I live to be your age 94 ! It is a joy to see this video !!

[@beastbuilder]

just wow man the last sentence was the best " get of your butt and do something useful " and he looks like 67 in comparison to other older people lol reminds me of helio gracie

[@daveyponderosa9549]

Many many thanks for your inspirational post. Sensei Hearn, what a wonderful human being. God bless him on his journey to his 10th Dan. 👍

[@FaserTazer]

I love how he said judo is more than just a sport, it is a way of life. I used to work at a martial arts academy that wanted to make their own curriculum of martial arts. The teachers were very knowledgeable however I felt that they lacked heart. I’ve been doing martial arts for 15 years and I’ve been around the block with many martial arts and every teacher had heart (yes I understand that some people depend on martial arts as a source of income). The people I worked with viewed martial arts as a product that can be bought and sold. My friend didn’t join the school because he though they were just trying to sell him the martial art and that they had no passion for it. My boss even told me to do body building to look more professional, despite me doing six martial arts and having a black belt. Martial arts is more than just a sport, it is a way of life both physically and mentally. And I hope that I look as good as this guy when I’m 94... if I make it lol

[@andrewclark3649]

You’ll make it buddy, warrior spirit 🤙

[@essamcapitalventures2965]

Sensai Jack you are an inspiration to me and many. My grandma was 103 when she passed but man she enjoyed her life. I’m just getting outta bed and saw your video. This will be my best day ever cause of you. Peace and Respect....

[@wizzelhoart]

Judo: video starts with old man pulling out a sword

[@El_Mortificador]

Buddy Flankwood Samurais did you do judo.

[@benboy9554]

Well in a irl situation I would much rather use a sword than martial arts and he probably has it because since he is a red belt he has had to study Japanese martial art history for a long time, it could be a replica of a valuable sword

[@ronki23]

Kime no Kata

[@K1forMVP]

He looks awesome for 94yrs old. This was inspiring, an awesome story. I'd like to meet Mr. Hearn, what a life.

[@TheRealHerbaSchmurba]

This is the power of exercise and martial arts.

[@markrothenberg9867]

Fantastic! Cheering for you in 2020

[@gregoriocrespi7958]

That's the kind of energy, positivity and mentality I want to see!

[@Californiansurfer]

I trained Sensei Ogden in Long Beach California. He was a great man and taught me how to be honest and brave. Downey California

[@ppowell1419]

Man so much respect,thanks for the motivation

[@piperbob2]

Good luck in taking your 10th Dan exam next year, Jack !

[@lonewolf8820]

He looks like hes in great health

[@t.s.racing]

Major RESPECT for you Sir, there's never been a man on either side of my family who lived past 62. I'm 62, and although my spine has been fractured twice, I will be attempting a little comeback to Powerlifting hopefully early next year. More than likely just the BENCHPRESS, but competition just the same. I can honestly say that the years of Martial Arts Training I had in my twenties, were a major factor in my SURVIVING the first accident, as well as my general health to this day. My spine as a EXCEPTION to the rule, as they say. I totally ENVY AND RESPECT YOU Sir, you are TRUE INSPIRATION !!!

[@xilial]

I feel the key of his amazing health is that he is doing an activity passionately and hence living a happy and fulfilling life. Love you. It is inspiring ,❤️ Find your passion in life

[@babyAma28]

He looks sharp and strong for a 94 yrs old man. I will not be surprise if he live until 100yrs old.

[@WoodMartialArts]

Love seeing stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHagakure]

It was an absolute honour to share a tatami with Jack Hanshi ..Very fortunate indeed :) One is a very Happy Student

[@jlogan2228]

I hope i can continue training at that age. Hes incredibly energetic and stout for being almost 100!!

[@edwardvillate2112]

INSPIRATIONAL !!!! and HIS full of WISDOM !!! what a FABULOUS EXAMPLE of HUMAN BEEN !!!!

[@danniragu7194]

Much love respect for this man gave his life to martial arts god bless oss

[@nathanieljohnodi2884]

I came across this video just right now and you have my utmost respect for the enduring passion and way of life.

[@starwise2005]

I hope he will get the 10 th Dan,.. this guy is drivin , serious about his Art,💯👍😎😁

[@jshealy]

@dmanc1 So an old judo player should do BJJ when he's trained judo his whole life? Ridiculous. #applesandoranges

[@erickbballesteros4445]

Respect old peoples lives and what they want to do at their age. #respect any age

[@emptysoul8462]

As someone who does Seibukan Jujutsu (it's a martial art as well), I can tell you that this dude is AMAZING. I don't do Judo but just imagining all the things we do in Seibukan Jujutsu being done by this dude is EPIC.

[@Mister006]

Much Respect to the Sensei, I'm much inspired by his life, teaching and experience.

[@seerahnoh]

This inspires me so much to keep on going in Karate OSS SENSEI!

[@stevebrindle1724]

Yes, a real Sensei! RESPECT!!!

[@MiaogisTeas]

I love this man, no wonder he's still alive and kicking it - so full of selfless energy 🙏

[@freddiethomas9505]

God bless this man

[@lakshmivenkata5328]

Watching this video again and again... Suprised .... Great hatts off to the lady

[@matthewjosephmarrero2729]

So amazing Man Sensei.His a man with so much humble ness.

[@UKVeeDubs]

Absolute Respect Sensi Jack. What a guy to aspire to.

[@yatsen2000]

Most respect

[@joeyacosta1871]

I remember when I went to my family when I was a baby and I was growing up my grandpa told me that he would have talked to me Saturday for British Judo and he was practicing and practicing and you know certain times like that I hope it and make something for us in my dream is doing the sport to me it means everything I'm going to give everything my whole life and I hope I get it thank you

[@scene6289]

He still looks really healthy and very capable

[@gavrielgavriel]

People like these teach me that if I exercise I get only younger. Thanks him for that!

[@richdome1]

I'm 62 I need 34 more years to grow up, martial artist for life! God is Good!

[@codrinn9999]

God is good indeed! Except for the hungry, ebola and cancer infested children dying in poor countries. But hey, he may help you to get to 95 and still kick ass !

[@theseeker5799]

I'm not surprised if this man is 94 years old because the oldest woman in history of judo, keiko fukuda (12 April 1913 - 9 February 2013) was 99 years old received her 9th Dan in 2006, and later her 10th Dan in 2011. She teaches judo until her death in 2013. This is a great motivation for me to keep on training although I'm currently a white belt in Judo.

[@91JOHNBLAZE]

He looks great ... Much respect to this man

[@runnyspoon]

I learned judo from Jack at Concordia in Cramlington in the mid 80's when he was only a 6th dan, he is one of the few people who truly contributed to who am now as an adult. I hope he gets his 10th dan. Thank you, Jack.

[@KhadijahJoySams93]

I love this man. God Bless you

[@Nerodontgivefuck]

Man he looks amazing, and to be full of vigor and life. Bless him

[@theguythatcould]

At the end he pretty much said that they'll have to bury him alive lol.

[@human1330]

Judo is truly amazing

[@Eryan724]

WTF he is 94???????????? (100 more question marks)??? thats just ... incredible!

[@sonydroid2253]

I have never met you in person Sensei Jack, but thank you and congratulations

[@antonioarcano7989]

I am 29 and i am tired of this bullshit..... I envy this man he found something that brings him happiness. i wish i found something that inspire me that much.

[@samhumphries751]

Learn judo

[@amsdfjkasdasSDpdDqd]

Keep trying things, you will for sure find something you love

[@antonioarcano7989]

@@amsdfjkasdasSDpdDqd Thank you, hopefully i been on a bad streak for 3 years now.

[@guychetiyawardana919]

Finding something that truly interests you is difficult, just keep an open mind and persevere. The first couple of months of any new hobby/sport is difficult. It’s only when you fail at something and there’s a desire in you to do better that you realise you actually haven’t failed at all.

[@antonioarcano7989]

@@guychetiyawardana919 Thank you, makes sense. Is good that somebody online whom i never met encourages me when other people dint.

[@bartfart3847]

I trained at the Kodokan in Tokyo for 5 years. 25% of the huge main dojo is reserved for senior citizens. NO Joke. Twice I saw paramedics take away old guys in stretchers. (they both lived, heart attack and twisted knee) Respect for these old timers.

[@Karen-fs6lf]

Keeping it real at the kodokan ready to throw down I only trained there fir 3 months and I loved seeing them battle it out

[@Stressed_PhD_0831]

Wow #respect

[@foolspeedahead]

He passed shortly after filming this. Kidding! I hope he makes it to get his 10th dan and then some.

[@KarimDavisFilms]

Very inspirational, great video!

[@Thwar112]

Old men in Gi's is so wholesome.

[@demarcusfaulkner7411]

I hope he lives many many more years and makes 10 dan

[@ruri6453]

Omg so cool grandpaa !! Good luck on your 10th Dan !! 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@RomyLouise]

what an actual legend !

[@paulaswiredowsky6773]

You don’t want to mess with gran pa. My respect for this sample or courage

[@conker690]

The 145 who downvoted gave up after the first class.

[@Menyhard]

Thank you sir respect

[@marcstuart7478]

He got his 10th Dan at the age of 97 in 2020.

[@Kaledrone]

Glad to know he is still alive and smashing life.

[@empresssky8425]

My grandma is 86 and her Judo is casinos. LOLOLO. Still more mobile, vibrant, down to earth than most youngins holding signs on the corners of the red lights. Just need to keep staying active, enjoy life and love the things you u. Once you stop your pretty much digging your own grave.

[@ashleyasmr6028]

Just amazing!

[@Le_eFerguson]

Massive respect. Showing legit stuff too. Be a great person to learn under

[@teoraid7831]

Inspirational

[@axulhijo]

Respect! Good luck on your 10th Dan test!

[@lizetterubio3940]

HE LOOKING LIKE HE 65 YRS OLD OMY GOD

[@geoffaitken4379]

Good on ya Jack. You're awesome. All the best for your 2020 exam.

[@s.arguedsatsuma2769]

Imagine if Conor would ve punched this guy in a bar

[@crydegolem4135]

S. ArguedSatsuma27 Conor would’ve suffered a worse fate than when he faced khabib 😂

[@peepee_713]

Yoooooo 😂😂😂

[@jurgenjanmmaat5460]

I hate conor but he wud win easily because he trains in multiple disciplines

[@mw2gamertag234]

@@jurgenjanmmaat5460 r/whoosh

[@jurgenjanmmaat5460]

I noticed that it's a joke but I just found it stupid. Nice profile pic do

[@love2fight205]

This guy gets around better at 94 than I do at 14

[@Gonosen]

Oss Sensei!

[@Luca-es4nd]

This man is a hero.

[@raksh9]

Chavs: lookit the old fella! Let's mug him! Mr. Hearn: the most important thing about Judo is respect. You're about to learn it.

[@mufcism]

I'm willing to bet doing something as controlled, skilled and challenging as regular martial arts practice is why he looks so great.

[@0XxSeCretGiRlxX0]

No way he’s 94 🙀

[@MoneyOverFame]

C A T O looks good for 94. He looks like he’s in his 60-70’s

[@wrestler-kickboxer2524]

Judo-know how old he is.

[@lonewolf8820]

Wrestler- Kickboxer good one 😂

[@DylanFowler]

If you want to stay younger then only Judokan.

[@edgar22452]

@@MoneyOverFame Yup!

[@xMaNx]

wow this man, just an example to follow in everything you like... he's a grate person i think, hope he'll gets that 10th dan, he deserves it i think.