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Judo competition career:Adams was the first British male to win a World title, and the first British male to simultaneously hold a world title and a European title. Other achievements include a gold medal at the 1981 World Judo Championships in Maastricht, the Netherlands, plus silver medals in the 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games and the 1983 Judo World Championships. Adams was also a five-time European Champion. He is also a two-time champion of Great Britain, winning lightweight and half-middleweight divisions at the British Judo Championships in 1976 and 1988.[5]
On 18 December 2018, he was promoted by the International Judo Federation to kudan - 9th Dan at the age of 60. He was presented with his certificate of grade (at the Paris Grand Slam tournament) on 10 February 2019 by the federation's president, Marius Vizer.
Who is Neil Adams?
Judo 9th Dan and Olympic coach, Neil Adams MBE is known for his glittering medal tally of five European Titles, two Olympic silver medals and his World Championship gold. He is world-renowned for his technical excellence as is demonstrated by his involvement with the European Expert Commission (EJU), and as The Voice of Judo for his international commentary on the Judo World Circuit.
Neil Adams has his own company called Neil Adams Effective Fighting Ltd. The company is dedicated to the quality development of the Olympic sport of judo at all levels. Their mission is to promote the technical development of judo and martial arts and create environments that aid in the forums of good sportsmanship, realizing goals, and overall health and fitness for individuals and families.
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