Andrew Burns

Sport/Event > Judo

Weight > u190kg

Dan Grade Level > 2nd Dan

Age group > Senior

Judo Level >
National Team member, 2008 European Championships reserve

Date and Place of Birth >
1985, Glasgow, Scotland

Coached by >
Juergen Klinger

Date Arrived at Team Bath > 2003

Course of Study >
BA Coach Education & Sport Development

Length of Course >
3 years

Home Club >
Beach Judo Club

Occupation > Student

Biography >
Andy has been a member of the Team Bath High Performance group since the age of 18 during this time he was picked as reserve for the u23 European Championships in 2005. Andy has a great record at the British University Championships winning a total of seven Medals. Andy is a member of BJA Development squad competing Internationally at Senior level.

He is planning to take a gap year to live and train in Japan in order to improve his chances of competing in London 2012.

Competitive Record >
2006 Commonwealth Championships – silver u100kg
2007 U23 European Championships – bronze
2007 British trials – gold
2007 World University Games – 5th open weight
2008 Commonwealth Championships – gold open weight