British Open Judo Championships 2003


116-1693_IMG1.JPG (15803 bytes) Alex Ottiano. I don't know if this guy is a successful competitor in US but looking at his skill level, I would say he definitely was.

 116-1692_IMG1.JPG (16931 bytes) Last years British Open Winner from USA

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Amazing attack from Pedro, almost equaled in amazement by the flexibility of Bonti from the UK. Spacially aware Bonti is as supple as a serpent and is amongst the hardest to throw, and that's if he doesn't beat the hell out of you first. I spoke to Jimmy directly after Jimmy had just won. Jimmy said " Bonti was a good competitor and it was a shame to have met him in the early stages of the competition. He was worthy of going further". Don't think you can get much more of a compliment than that!

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