Richard Elizalde

Richard " Blinky" Elizalde is an American judoka, coach and former competitor.[1]

Richard Elizalde
Medal record
Men's Judo
Representing  United States
US National Championships
Bronze medal – third place US National Championships1983

Martial arts

In 1972, Elizalde placed 5th at the National Collegiate 205 lbs division.[2] In 1983, Elizalde competed in the US National Championships placing third and taking the bronze medal.[3] Elizalde twice qualified as an Olympic alternate, which is generally considered to be the peak achievement of his career.[4] Elizalde is currently a 5th degree black belt in judo.[5]

Coaching career

Elizalde was the coach of former world champion Ann Marie Burns.[5] He was also the judo coach of 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist Ronda Rousey.[6] Elizalde has coached over 15 international champions.[5] Elizalde has additionally coached and trained over 50 US Junior and Senior National Champions.[5] Elizalde has been a featured demonstrator in the United States Judo Associations Growing Judo Magazine of the technique Keylock Sankaku Jime.[7] Elizalde is currently the head judo instructor at UCLA.[8]

References
  1. "Richard Elizalde, Judoka, JudoInside". Judoinside.com. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
  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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