Mike is one of the most successful American judokas. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984.
Swain became the first American male to win the Judo World Championships when he took the gold medal in 1987. He competed in four Olympics, winning a bronze medal in 1988, and a number of World Championships.
In addition to these well-known competitions, he participated in a number of tournaments that are less-known outside of the judo world, but very prestigious within it, such as the Kano Cup in 1986. Just in major international competitions, his record includes six gold medals, eleven silver medals, and nine bronze medals. As a competitor, Swain was known for his elegant classic Japanese style, having traveled to Japan as a young man to study. Later in his career, he coached the US men's team in the 1996 Olympics. He is married to Chie Swain, who represented Brazil in the 1992 Olympics at 61 kg.
He is an alumnus of the San José State University judo program, training under Yosh Uchida. He is currently a coach for the Spartans, and handles much of the head coaching duties for the semi-retired Uchida. In 2005, Swain and the SJSU Judo Executive Committee established The Swain Scholarship, the first judo athletic scholarship at a major American university.
Swain is the owner of Swain Sports in Campbell, California.



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Mike Swain is considered to be the most successful Judo player the US has ever produced. Mike Swain is the first man from the Western Hemisphere to win a gold medal at the World Championships since its inception in 1956. The World Championships is a very prestigious tournament held only once every two years. As a World Champion, 4 - time Olympian (bronze medalist in the Seoul Games) and 1996 Olympic Coach, Mike Swain has gained a phenomenal amount of valuable knowledge and experience. His video series by World Martial Arts are considered by many experts to be the finest Judo videos ever produced.



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Fifth Degree Black Belt (Godan)

Throughout his many years of competition and coaching, Mike has traveled the world competing against and analyzing hundreds of different styles and techniques. His knowledge of standing techniques and ground work is unsurpassed. Tap into the knowledge that has made Mike Swain a champion several times over with the Mike Swain Online Judo Training Program.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This site is designed for students who want to improve their Judo skills and learn to
successfully apply Judo concepts to Ju Jitsu and MMA. Instructors can also use this site
as a reference tool for teaching techniques.

Content is focused on:
Throws and takedowns
Ground control and defense
Advanced gripping and clinch tactics
Submissions and submission defense

Regardless of your ability level or goals, the content on this site is a valuable resource for
both teachers and students alike.

CONTENT:

Instructional videos: Gain access to over 500 personal instructional videos the moment
you sign up including, but not limited to the following:

Arm Locks (26 Techniques)
Grappling Drills (5 Techniques)
Pinning Take Downs (2 Techniques)
Pinning Techniques (22 Techniques)
Shime Waza Choking Techniques (7 Techniques)
Standing to Osai Komi Hold Downs (7 Techniques)
Combinations (21 Techniques)
Sute Mi Waza (5 Techniques)
Tachi Waza (33 Techniques)
YokoSutemi Waza (17 Techniques)

Weekly video updates: Stay up to date with new content added each week.

Guest instructor videos: New content will include special guest instructors for a fresh look at new techniques.

Gi and no gi: Content will contain both gi and no gi instruction.

BONUS MATERIAL:
Online training community: Exclusive gi patches and training gear available to online students only.

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Ask Mike Swain: Private video lessons are available.
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U.S. WORLD AND OLYMPIC HONORS
1977 Barcelona, Spain (World Team)
1980 Moscow, Russia (Olympic Team)
1983 Moscow, Russia (World Team)
1984 Los Angeles (Olympic Team)
1985 Seoul, Korea (World Team)
1987 Essen, Germany (World Team)
1988 Seoul, Korea (Olympic Team)
1989 Belgrade, Yugoslavia (World Team)
1992 Barcelona, Spain (Olympic Team)
1996 Atlanta (Men's Olympic Judo Coach)
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL MEDALS
GOLD
1987 World Championships - Essen Germany (Only American male to ever win)
1987 Pan American Games - Indianapolis
1991 US Open
1988 Italian Open
1984 Czechoslovakian Open
1984 Belgian Open
1982 Dutch Open
SILVER
1989 World Championships - Belgrade, Yugoslavia
1985 World Championships - Seoul, Korea
1991 Sungkok Cup - Korea
1991 Pacific Rim Championships - Hawaii
1990 Goodwill Games - Seattle
1987 Shoriki Cup - Japan
1986 Kano Cup - Japan
1985 Matsumae Cup - Austria
1985, 1983 US Open
1977 Pan American Championship - Argentina
BRONZE
1988 Olympic Games - Seoul, Korea
1989 Pacific Rim Championships - China
1987 German Open
1985 Pacific Rim Championship - Japan
1984 German Open
1983 Pan American Games - Venezuela
1983 Pacific Rim Championships - Japan
1981 Dutch Open
1981, 1980 US Open
NATIONAL HONORS
5 - Time National Champion
4 - Time National Collegiate Champion
5 - Time Olympic Sports Festival Champion