Shinjiro Sasaki’s Judo Clinic: February 24-25, 2023
Learn signature competition techniques from one of the top Japanese judoka!
FEB 24-25
5th Degree Black Belt, Shinjiro Sasaki
Bio
Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki started Judo at the age of six in his home town of Hiroshima, Japan. At the age of 18, he continued his study of the sport at the world renowned Kodokan, the home of Judo as established by Jigoro Kano, founder of Judo in 1882. After graduation with a degree in Law, Sensei Sasaki became a top Judo player on the famous Ryotokuji Japanese professional Judo team. His career as a professional Judoka extended into international competition, ranking him as one os the top Judokas in the world and a contender for the 2008 Olympics. In 2005, Sensei Sasaki took gold at the Kodokan Cup making him the Japanese National Champion in the 60kg weight division.
Career Highlights
- 2001 All Japan University Judo Championships 60kg – 1st place
- 2002 All Japan University Judo Championships 60kg – 2nd place
- 2002 World Cup Poland International Tournament 60kg – 3rd place
- 2003 Kodokan Cup All Japan Judo Championships 60kg – 3rd place
- 2004 All Japan Businessgroup Judo Championships 60kg – 2nd place
- 2005 All Japan Businessgroup Judo Championships 60kg – 2nd place
- 2005 Kodokan Cup All Japan Judo Championships 60kg – 1st place
- 2006 All Japan Championships in Fukuoka 60kg – 3rd place
- 2006 Syria International Judo Tournament 60kg – 1st place
- 2007 All Japan Businessgroup Judo Championships 60kg – 2nd place
- 2007 Pacific Rim International Judo Tournament 60kg – 1st place
- 2008 All Japan Businessgroup Judo Championships 60kg – 2nd place
- 2009 New York OPEN International Judo Tournament 60kg – 3rd place
- 2011 Sunshine State Games 66kg – 1st place
- 2013 Sunshine State Games 66kg – 1st place and Most Outstanding Men
