# Jack Hearn

> John Hearn BEM, also known as Judo Jack, was an English judo instructor. He began practicing judo in 1951 and set up a club three years later. In 2020, he was awarded his 10th dan rank. At age 100, he was confirmed by Guinness World Records as the oldest active judo instructor.

*Centenarian English judo instructor*

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## Identity
- **Died:** 2026-10-10
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

John Hearn BEM, also known as Judo Jack, was an English judo instructor. He began practicing judo in 1951 and set up a club three years later. In 2020, he was awarded his 10th dan rank. At age 100, he was confirmed by Guinness World Records as the oldest active judo instructor.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 34.3

## Sources
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q137669866)
- [Jack Hearn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Hearn)

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