| October 3, 1965 | |
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| Born | 3 October 1965 |
| Style | Judo |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mens Judo | ||
Representing  United States
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| USA Judo Senior National Championships | ||
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USA Judo Senior National Championships | 1996 |
| US Olympic Trials | ||
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US Olympic Trials | 1996 |
| US National Championships Indianapolis | ||
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US National Championships Indianapolis | 1995 |
| US Open Colorado Springs | ||
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US Open Colorado Springs | 1993 |
| Pacific Rim Judo Championships Auckland | ||
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Pacific Rim Judo Championships Auckland | 1993 |
David Williams was born in October 3, 1965.[1] He is a native of Minnesota.[2] He would win the state championships in Judo at the age of 17 and went on to San Jose State. [2] While there he would earn a degree in International Business. [2] Later he would earn a Masters in International Communications.[2] He was a national and international competitor in Judo.[3] His last known rank is Sandan.[4] His last event was winning the US National Championships in Judo in 1996.[3] He would make an attempt to make the Olympic Team for the United States, but became the alternate to Jimmy Pedro when he finished second in the 71kg division. [5] He would have a 33 year competitive career.[2] He would serve as a Phy. Ed. Professor at San Jose State University.[6] During instruction of one of his classes, a student broke his arm. [7] In 2013, he would become an IJF-B referee.[8]
Author
David Williams would author a 5 DVD set about Judo. [9]
References
- ^ "David Williams, Judoka, JudoInside". judoinside.com.
- ^ a b c d e "Williams' world of judo « Spartan Daily Spartan Daily". Spartan Daily.
- ^ a b "David Williams, Judoka, JudoInside". judoinside.com.
- ^ "New York City Judo". Official Website.
- ^ "1996 Olympic Trials". judoinfo.com.
- ^ "David Williams at[San Jose State University - RateMyProfessors.com". ratemyprofessors.com.
- ^ "Student breaks arm during judo class". Spartan Daily.
- ^ "US International and National Judo Referee Listing". Team USA.
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/David-Williams-Judo/dp/B003NQ4SYC/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t