Judo Jack...Awarded His 10th Dan Black Belt Aged 97 Years.

Our wisest and oldest veteran Jack Hearn has been awarded his 10th Dan black belt in Judo aged 97 years young. Jack is a regular visitor at the Forward Assist HQ and spent his 96th birthday with the charity at our annual veterans retreat in France. Jack epitomises our belief that a life lived well is one lived in the service of others. During the lockdown, keep fit and healthy eating guru Jack has kept in touch with the team and received a fruit hamper for Christmas from a local firm who were in awe of his life long achievements and can do attitude. Read about his remarkable life here: Cramlington's 'Judo' Jack Hearn, 97, gets his 10th Dan black belt and maybe a world record - Chronicle Live