Yoshinori Shimode Explained

is a retired Japanese judoka.

Shimode is from Uchinada, Ishikawa and began judo at the age of 1st grader.^[1]

He began working for the Asahi Kasei after graduation from Tokai University in 1992.^[1]

Shimode participated All-Japan Championships 10 times and won a bronze medal in 2000.In 2001, When he was at the age of 31, was chosen to represent Japan in the Jigoro Kano Cup and got a gold medal.

He retired in 2003.^[1]

Achievements

• 1987
  • All-Japan Junior Championships (Heavyweight) 2nd
  • Inter-HighSchool Championships (Heavyweight) 1st
• 1989
  • All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st
• 1990
  • Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 1st
  • All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st
• 1991
  • Pacific Rim Championships (Heavyweight) 1st
  • All-Japan University Championships (Heavyweight) 1st
• 1992
  • Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 1st
• 2000
  • All-Japan Championships (Openweight only) 3rd
  • Kodokan Cup (Heavyweight) 3rd
• 2001
  • Jigoro Kano Cup (Heavyweight) 1st

Notes and References

1. News: Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd. 近代柔道 2004年3月号 入門！一流の技術 第3回-下出善紀6段の「右支え釣り込み足からの寝技」-. 2004-03-20.