This dan is quite the man
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Ninety-year-old Michael Leigh first opened the Kin Ryu Judo Club in Crawley, England, back in 1976.
And for the past 45+ years, the athlete has taught judo both in his studio and abroad, traveling to over 160 countries to share his love for the sport.
🥇 Recognition where it's due... Michael was recently awarded a ninth dan in judo, which is the second-highest possible grade. There are currently only five other dans in the UK – and Michael is the oldest ever to hold the title.
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