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06 Sept 2025

'Inspirational' Philip Doherty from Bundoran receives Jiu Jitsu black belt

Philip, who is 49, is the first and only BJJ black belt in Bundoran and has been training under Bryan in Rilion Gracie Donegal Town for the past 12 years

'Inspirational' Philip Doherty from Bundoran receives Jiu Jitsu black belt

Philip Doherty with his Jiu Jitsu black belt from Professor Bryan Gorman

Philip Doherty from Bundoran has received his Jiu Jitsu black belt from Professor Bryan Gorman.

Philip, who is 49, is the first and only BJJ black belt in Bundoran and has been training under Bryan in Rilion Gracie Donegal Town for the past 12 years.

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Known for always being there to help people of the town when he can, Philip has spent many years driving down that road bringing others along and is a huge part of the club. He has been described as an inspiration to others and is always there to lend a hand to others on the mats and off the mats outside the club.

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