Charles Palmer (judoka)
Charles Stuart William Palmer (born in Ealing, West London; 15 April 1930–17 August 2001), OBE was a martial artist. Palmer was a Judo Instructor, President of the Budokwai, President of the British Judo Association (1961–1985), President of the International Judo Federation (1965–1979) and Chairman of the British Olympic Association (1983–1988). Palmer was a judoka who attained the sport's highest rank of 10th dan black belt.
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