Jason Morris (judo)

Jason Newth Morris (born February 3, 1967 in Scotia, New York) 7th dan, is an American judoka, best known for having won the silver medal in the -78 kilo weight category in the 1992 Summer Olympics. However, this was just one of many highlights in a 26-year competitive career that included 20 gold medals in international-level competition alone.

Morris competed in four Olympic Games (1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000) and won bronze in the 1993 World Championships. Today he owns and writes for "Real Judo" magazine, is the head instructor at the Jason Morris Judo Club, and coaches many highly competitive athletes. Including Carrie Chandler, who is ranked #1 in the U.S. for Women's 52 kg. Morris was recently named coach of the 2008 US Olympic judo team.

References

* [http://www.realjudo.net/legends_jason.htm Morris's page at Real Judo's "Legends of Judo" site]
* [http://www.usocpressbox.org/usoc/pressbox.nsf/6272c9a938d3a5cb8525711000564abd/d37eb74b8fccce6c852571dd000697ba?OpenDocument USA Judo's press release announcing Morris's selection as coach for the 2008 Olympic team]
* [http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/jason-morris-1.html sports-reference]

* In 2006, Morris finished second in his fantasy football league after losing to the Brickyard Donnies, a fantasy football team owned and operated by brothers Rob and Josh Laycock. Morris, along with co-owner Michael Mueth, finished in second the following year after losing to the Donnies again.

See also

* Judo at the 1992 Summer Olympics

External links

* [http://www.realjudo.net/judoclub.htm Home page of the Jason Morris Judo Club]
* [http://www.databaseolympics.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MORRIJAS01 databaseOlympics]
* [http://www.realjudo.net/legends_jason.htm Judo Legends]