Archie Strang

Hi everyone. Its been a minute (or 2) since I last did an update on my judo. Over this past year as I moved into my 1st year as an U/20 junior category fighter I took a decision to focus hard on my academic studies and less on competitive judo. My reward for this has been to get an A pass for my advanced higher (A level) chemistry and a B pass in Biology. In addition I walk away with 5 other A passes, 1nr B pass and 1nr C pass in my scottish Higher exams. All of this has seen me gain a place at Aberdeen Uni to study medicine. That was my main goal = Goal achieved. Along the way tho I entered the British Schools judo championship and managed to win gold meaning I've a full set of gold medals from all UK events I've entered.
So, what is next?
I've no idea as yet how consuming my studies will be on my time but I still intend Judo to play some part in it. I'm a member of the Judo Scotland talent squad and I have a BUC's (British University) title that will be up for grabs. The British Championships will always be there for me also. Speak soon.

Hi there. Just a quick update on my progress: I’ve had a really successful ending to my judo year firstly winning the 1st ranking tournament of the year in Wales, then becoming Scottish champion and lastly by becoming British Champion at the recent championships. It’s my 2nd time of winning and was testament to the hard work I’ve done with my coach on the mat but also in training off the mat also. More importantly this positions me firmly at the very top of the British judo ranking system.
My energies now turn to my school academics as my prelims are due in January.
2025 will be a big year for me on both the academic and judo fronts. My next ranking tournament is the Scottish open in January before I undertake my European competitions with a goal to qualifying for both the 2025 youth Olympics as well as the European championships.
Have a great festive period and thank you for supporting my page.
Ps. See some throw clips from recent tournaments within the comments.

So, after a gold medal win at the first ranking tournament in Wales and following that up by becoming Scottish champion, I achieved my next goal by winning this years British Championship. I will post further with some videos and pictures from the day but attach the British Judo Insta post. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDUdMyHorUt/?igsh=MXJpbDMxb2pyZzBsZA==

What it means ❤️ Medalling at the British Championships is no small achievement, and just look at the pride and emotion on display from our incredible competitors so far! A huge congratulations to everyone who has competed, and best of luck to the final few preparing to step onto the mat as this weekend slowly draws to a close 👊

The judo season is in full swing and I’ve had a couple of notable competition successes. I took part in, and won gold in the Welsh Cadet open last month. With that, I went to the top of the GB rankings list. Then in early November we had the Scottish championships where I again managed to win to make it my 3rd time. This sets me up for the British championships in December. In between these competitions I have been working hard on my overall fitness. There is no success without hard work.
I’ve posted some fight winning throw clips in the comments.

It has been such a busy judo time lately I've found it hard to grab 5 minutes for myself. Ive had a few international judo training camps as well as competing for the 1st time in international competition where world ranking points are up for grabs. After a poor competition in Spain I travelled to Bremen in Germany where I managed to get my 1st international win (see comments section for a clip). Overall, it has been vital experience and in all honesty, I've probably still got the best of me still to show the other competitors. No time to dwell tho and next stop is Berlin mid April. I then will take some time out to undergo school Nat 5 exams before the hard work begins in summer 2024 ready for the new season ahead. Some photos from my travels.

Sharing the training mat with double Olympic champion (2016 + 2021) Shohei Ono. And getting thrown like countless others. An honour.

There has been a lot of judo these past few weeks. The good part is that I won a bronze medal in the English open recently, a British ranking event. Yet again I was beaten by the eventual winner at the semi final stage after 4 wins so clearly there is still a lot of work to be done. But I’m getting close and really growing into this new weight category. Im fighting some giants recently.
I also had a camp over at Fuengirola in Spain (see pics) with some GB Judo companions. As always some fight clips in my comments section.