James is currently part of the England World Class Start Judo Squad and the England National Judo squad. James’ immediate goals are to continue to build upon his national and international level of judo training and competition, and to continue to represent his country in Europe. He hopes to develop his judo to go on to represent Great Britain at senior level events including World and Olympic Championships.
Profile
Date of birth: 23rd October 1992
Current ranking: Top 4 in GB (u66 kg, 1992-1993 year-of-birth)
Career highlights to date:
» Great Britain National Squad 2005/06 to 2006/07
» England National Squad 2006/07 to 2007/08
» 3rd British National Age-banded Championships 2006 (u55 kg)
» 5th British National Age-banded Championships 2007 (u60 kg)
» 3rd Heart of England National Ranking Championships 2006 (u55 kg)
» 3rd Heart of England National Ranking Championships 2007 (u60 kg)
» 3rd London International 2006 (u55 kg)
» 7th Venray International 2007 (u60 kg Representing GB)
» 5th Kent International 2007 (u60 kg)
» 1st Tendring International Festival of Judo 2007 (u60 kg)
» National Schools’ Individual Champion 2008 (u66 kg)
» Member of Medway 2012 Elite Athlete Programme
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