Kensuke Gunji
| Ken Gunji | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 2, 1993 Japan・Ibaraki Prefecture |
| Residence |  United States・New York City |
| Style | Judo |
| Rank | 4th Dan |
| Years active | Approximately 26 years (including competitive and coaching experience) |
| Website | https://gunjijudoacademy.carrd.co/ |
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Kensuke Gunji (born July 2, 1993) is a Japanese judoka and coach based in New York City. During his school years, he achieved notable success in national judo competitions in Japan, including a silver medal at the All Japan High School Judo Championship and a gold medal at the National Sports Festival of Japan. He later joined the corporate judo team of Asahi Kasei.[1][2]
Career
Gunji began practicing judo in the second grade of elementary school. He also competed in wrestling during junior high school, winning the national championship.[3] In his third year of high school, he won second place at the All Japan High School Judo Championship[4] and secured first place in the National Sports Festival of Japan (Youth Division).[5]
He attended Keio University, where he competed as the team’s ace in collegiate team competitions. After graduating, he joined the Asahi Kasei judo team and participated in the All Japan Judo Championships.[6] He also placed second at the All Japan Business Group Judo Championships.[7]
After retiring from competition, Gunji moved to New York City where he began working as a coach. He has conducted private lessons and seminars while being affiliated with the Kokushi Budo Institute.[1]
Major Achievements
- National Junior High School Wrestling Championship – Gold Medal[3]
- All Japan High School Judo Championship – Silver Medal[4]
- National Sports Festival (Youth Division) – Gold Medal[5]
- All Japan Business Group Judo Championships – Silver Medal[8]
- All Japan Judo Championships – Participant[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Who is Kensuke Gunji? - Shintaro Higashi Blog
- ↑ Keio Sports - New Member Interview (2012)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ibaraki Sports Association - 2008 Awardees
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 2011 Inter-High School Judo Championships - All Japan Judo Federation
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 66th National Sports Festival Results - All Japan Judo Federation
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 67th All Japan Judo Championships Results - All Japan Judo Federation (PDF)
- ↑ 48th All Japan Business Group Judo Championships - Japan Business Judo Federation
- ↑ Japan Business Judo Federation - Results
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