James Martin – Judo

James Martin James is a member of the British Judo World Class Development Squad and has represented England and GB in numerous international competitions.

He will be travelling abroad to attend training camps to progress his international Judo at U60kgs. James’ future aims include representing England and winning medals at senior level, representing GB at European and World Championships and at the Olympic Games.

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Date of birth: 11 November 1992

Borough/District: Tunbridge Wells

Club: Tonbridge Judo Club

Current ranking: GB – top 3 in U55kg

Career highlights to date:

2011: Heart of England Senior Championships - Bronze medal
2011: Under 20 Spanish Cup - Bronze medal
2010: Selected for GB U20 squad
2010: English U20 Open Championships - Bronze medal
2009: Member of the World Class Development Squad
2009: Midland Area U20 age banded championships - Bronze medal U55kg
2009: North West age banded championships - Silver medal U55kg
2008: Member of the World Class Talent Programme
2008: Won the Tuzla Cup European Youth Tournament in Berlin
2008: Represented GB in tournaments in Czech Republic & Portugal
2008: British Championships - Bronze medal U55kg
2008: Kent County Open Youth Champion U50kg
2008: Kent County Junior Closed Champion U50kg

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