Carmel Judo
High Performance Judo Training Facility
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Coach Robert Coughtrey
Originally from Birmingham, England I move to Indiana in 2008. I got my US citizenship in April 2024 and currently reside in Carmel, Indiana. I'm married with 4 children which currently my Son Rhys Coughtrey is training at Carmel Judo.
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My hobbies are more or less anything anyone suggests. I'm open book and will try anything. I'm big gear head (car) person, and enjoy keeping fit and healthy using the gym each morning.
Class Schedule
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Monday: Kids Novice Judo
Tuesday: Kids Advance Judo
Wednesday: Kids Novice Judo
Thursday: Kids Advance Judo
Friday: Kids Randori Judo
Judo Rank:
Nikyu
Practicing Judo For:
England: 20 Years
USA: 1 Year
Birth Location:
Current Location:
Birmingham, England, UK
Carmel, IN, USA
Coaching Style:
My coaching style leans heavily on competition training. As a kid I would train at least 4 nights a week with a mix of technique classes and randori classes. I have competed in 100's of competitions all over Europe. I have represented England on multiple occasions, fighting in The French International nationals where I took Gold twice. I have also represented England in Holland, Germany and Belgium placing in the top 3 in all competitions. I have trained with BJA and BJC national squads as a Junior from aged 14 to 18.
I like think outside of the standard methods for teaching Judo. This includes coaching throws from new non-traditional grips and entry points. I enjoy to push our students to achieve their goals at all levels. I love to share my knowledge and experience with our junior students to improve their abilities and confidence
Why I Like Judo:
I original started Judo as a kid at aged 6. My parents are the reason for my success in the sport of Judo. The older I got the more confidence and enjoyment I gained. This allowed me to see the fitness and health benefits of Judo. It also allowed me to make life long friends and build on a community of Judo.
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An interesting fact for me : is that I'm a right-handed person, but in Judo I primarily use my Left. As kid my sensi pushed me to fight left knowing the advantages I would have later in life.