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American judoka
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Richard Elizalde
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  United States
US National Championships
Bronze medal – third place US National Championships 1983

Richard " Blinky" Elizalde is an American judoka, coach and former competitor.

Martial arts

In 1972, Elizalde placed 5th at the National Collegiate 205 lbs division. In 1983, Elizalde competed in the US National Championships placing third and taking the bronze medal. Elizalde twice qualified as an Olympic alternate, which is generally considered to be the peak achievement of his career. Elizalde is currently a 5th degree black belt in judo.

Coaching career

Elizalde was the coach of former world champion Ann Marie Burns. He was also the judo coach of 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist Ronda Rousey. Elizalde has coached over 15 international champions. Elizalde has additionally coached and trained over 50 US Junior and Senior National Champions. Elizalde has been a featured demonstrator in the United States Judo Associations Growing Judo Magazine of the technique Keylock Sankaku Jime. Elizalde is currently the head judo instructor at UCLA.

References

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  2. "Black Belt". February 1974. p. 59. Retrieved 2019-01-29 – via Internet Archive. richard Elizalde. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
  3. "Richard Elizalde, Judoka, JudoInside". Judoinside.com. 1983-04-23. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
  4. "elizaldemartialarts". Elizaldemartialarts.blogspot.com. 2010-08-08. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
  5. ^ "Richard Elizalde | New Breed Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness in Santa Fe Springs, CA". Newbreedacademy.com. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
  6. "www.ogdenjudo.org". Archived from the original on 2015-02-21. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
  7. "United States Judo Association" (PDF). Usja-judo.org. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
  8. "Richard Elizalde". LinkedIn.
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