Mike Sexton

Level 2 Coach - 5th Dan

Coaching Philosophy

With nearly three decades of coaching experience, I have been dedicated to developing athletes since 1996.

Combining international competition experience with long-term coaching expertise allows me to bring a wealth of technical knowledge, competitive insight, and athlete-focused coaching.

My aim is to develop athletes to Black belt who are confident, disciplined, and technically skilled on the mat.

Coaching Experience

  • Coaching since January 1996

  • Guided athletes to national / international medals and podium finishes

  • Focus on technical excellence

  • Lead coach for the advanced junior and senior classes

Competition Record

  • Represented New Zealand at cadet, senior, and masters levels

  • Gold Medal – 2019 Birmingham Commonwealth Championships, Masters M4 U81kg

  • Represented NZ – 2009 World Masters Championships, Belgium

  • 9th place (out of 46) – 1998 British Senior Open, Men’s U65kg

  • 5th place – 1994 OJU Continental Championships

  • 5th Dan

Kata Achievements

  • BJA National Kata Champion – Gonosen no Kata (2022)

  • BJA Kata Examiner (2024)

  • Level three Nage no and katame no kata