Grade: 2nd Dan
Qualification: UKCC level 2 coach
James started Judo on canvas mats in an unheated hall when he was around 8 years old and has been doing Judo on and off at School, University and finally the Scottish Borders. Faced with the decision of Judo or Rugby when he arrived in the Borders, considering cold winter nights training in the dark, he thinks he made the right decision! Being naturally competitive, he have always enjoyed a good “tussle” on the mat but these days he is equally motivated by improving his coaching and Focus club in general.
Favourite throw: ko-uchi gari.