Yesterday we said goodbye to a dear, dear friend. Alfie Gayle.
Obituary below by John Goodbody.
Alfie Gayle, who has died aged 85, was a fixture at The Budokwai for almost 60 years, seemingly as ever-present in the dojo as the pictures on the wall. Renowned for his limpet grip, his relentless fighting spirit and constant determination, he was still practising at the club until few weeks ago. His kosotogari was renowned. As Neil Adams, the 1981 world champion, said:"He could throw almost anyone with it." And he proved this true time after time. Tony Sweeney, the club President, recalls t
Obituary below by John Goodbody.
Alfie Gayle, who has died aged 85, was a fixture at The Budokwai for almost 60 years, seemingly as ever-present in the dojo as the pictures on the wall. Renowned for his limpet grip, his relentless fighting spirit and constant determination, he was still practising at the club until few weeks ago. His kosotogari was renowned. As Neil Adams, the 1981 world champion, said:"He could throw almost anyone with it." And he proved this true time after time. Tony Sweeney, the club President, recalls t
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