World and Olympic Medalist Aleksei Budolin Conducts Clinics in Chicago and Massachusetts

Nicole Jomantas June 03, 2010

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Photo: Jay Brooks

The Budolins conduct a clinic at Phoenix Judo Club in Braintree, Mass.

(Colorado Springs, Colo.) – World and Olympic medalist Aleksei Budolin (EST) and his brother, five-time World Cup medalist Dmitri Budolin (EST) conducted clinics throughout the United States in May.

The world class duo led a two-day clinic at Cohen’s Judo just outside of Chicago in Mundelein, Ill. on May 10-11 before travelling to Massachusetts for back-to-back clinics.

More than 200 judo players from throughout New England participated in a clinic at Phoenix Judo Club in Braintree, Mass. from May 16-17 and a session with the USA Judo National Team FORCE Program at Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, Mass. on May 18.

Following the clinic at Phoenix Judo Club, Aleksei stated: “I’m very happy to be here and Jay [Brooks] has been a great host.  The clinic was great, both kids and adults were picking up the techniques and drills very well.”