Michael Leigh
Southern Area President and Vice President of BJA since 2007
9th Dan, International Judo Federation (IJF)
Sussex
BJA Chairman, 1987-1991
BJA Honorary National Coach, 1974 -1984
Founder Member of BJA Southern Area and BJA Sussex County
Founded over 10 judo clubs in the Southern Area
Competitive experience:
British and English International, 1963 – 1966
British Olympic Reserve, 1964
Referee experience:
National Referee for BJA
European Judo Union (EJU) Continental Referee, 1978–1987
Kata experience:
Judge at 4 international / world kata championships
Member of EJU Kata Committee
Co-ordinator for first EJU Kata Championships 2006 held in Burgess Hill.
Re-established British Kata Championships
Founder of BJA Developments:
Self Defence Systems
Special Needs Working Party
British Kai system (for under 8s)
British Championships and Gradings for Veterans