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Specialization/s: Martial arts coach,
Judo is one of the world’s most wide spread and practiced martial arts, with reputedly more than 8 million students, (The Ultimate Book of Martial Arts, 2001. F. Goodman pg 132). Although now having reached the pinnacle of sporting status- being played at Olympic Games level, it is vital to remember that it’s originator, Jigoro Kano, “envisaged judo as the development of a lifetime art, as opposed to a sport” (U.B.M.A., 2001. F. Goodman pg 130), feeling that it was more a personal art, to train the mind and body.
The surfacing of judo in Australia, especially after the Second World War, coincided with judo’s worldwide appeal. Since its initial stages, judo has seen a great deal of development in Australia, primarily due to the endless efforts and propagation by key figures such as Sensei Ivan Zavetchanos.
I’ve highlighted just a few of Sensei Zavetchanos’ extraordinary achievements in the experience section below, inviting you all, to realize the enormous influence this exceptional judoka has had not only on Australian judo, but also judo on an international level. From Australian open champion to Australian Olympic team coach, a true inspiration….
Kodokan Judo Federation - Shodan | 1958-03-03
Kodokan Judo Federation - Nidan | 1962-06-05
Kodokan Judo Federation - Sandan | 1964-09-03
Kodokan Judo Federation - Yondan | 1968-08-03
Kodokan Judo Federation - Godan | 1975-06-03
Kodokan Judo Federation - Rokudan | 1980-07-09
Kodokan Judo Federation - Nanadan | 1988-09-08
Kodokan Judo Federation - Hachidan | 2001-08-09
Kodokan Judo Federation - Kudan | 2015-08-07
Kodokan | Commenced judo training
Shudokan Judo Club | Founder
Judo Federation Australia (JFA) | Co-founder
oceania Judo Federation | Founder
Australian Judo Championships | Grand Champion
Australian Judo Championships | Grand Champion
Australian Judo Championships | Grand Champion
Australian Judo Federation | President
Oceania Judo Federation | President
International Judo Federation | Vice President
Kyokushinkaikan Karate | Australian President
Kodokan Judo Japan | Kenshusei Student
Tokyo Olympics | Australian Team Coach
4th World Judo Championships - Rio De Janiero | Official Jury Member
5th World judo Championships - Salt Lake City | Official Jury Member
6th World Judo Championships - Mexico City | Official Jury Member
7th World Judo Champonships -Ludwigshaven | Official Jury Member
8th World Judo Championships - Lausanne | Official Jury Member
9th World judo Championships - Vienna | Official Jury Member
10th World Judo Championships | Official Jury Member
International Judo Federation | Delegate to Munich Olympics
Montreal Olympics | Official Jury Member
Australian Womens judo Team | Manager
Australian Kodokan Judo Association | Founder
Australian Kodokan Judo Association Championships - Hong kong | Coach
World Judo Federation | Secretary General
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