Join Khota at The Budokwai
Mondays All Levels - 12.30 – 1.30pm
Open Mat - 1.30 - 2.30pm
Thursdays Selection Session 7.00 – 8.00 (MORNING)
Open Mat – Randori 8.00 – 8.30 (MORNING)
Fridays All Levels – 12.30 – 1.30pm
Open Mat – 1.30 – 2.30pm
''I began Judo at age five and trained for six years at Nagasaki Nihon University Junior and Senior High School, the same school as Olympic champion Takanori Nagase (-81kg). In my third year of high school, I became team captain and represented Nagasaki Prefecture in the inter- high competitions in both the -73kg category and team events.
I then attended Meiji University, known for producing elite judoka like Masashi Ebinuma (-66kg, two-time Olympic medalist) and Haruki Uemura (Montreal Olympic open-weight champion). During my second year, I tore my ACL and spent a year recovering. Despite this setback, I secured third place in the -73kg category at the All Japan University Championships in my fourth year and placed fifth at the Kodokan Cup.
After graduating, I continued judo for two years as a business team member. Since September 2023, I have been teaching judo at The Budokwai in London.''
Contest Record:
2019 All Japan University Championships 3rd place in the -73kg category
2019 Kodokan Cup Championships 5th place in the -73kg category
Certifications:
3rd Dan (Kodokan, BJA)
British Judo 1st4Sport Level 2 Judo Coaching Course
NSPCC Child Protection in Sport and Physical Activity Course
Judo Specific Emergency First Aid Course