Jimmy Pedro

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jimmy Pedro
Date Of Birth	Oct 30, 1970(1970-10-30)
Age	54
Birthplace	Danvers
Country	United States
Birth City	Massachusetts
Horoscope	Capricorn

Jimmy Pedro Biography

Jimmy Pedro is one of the most popular and richest Judoka who was born on October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts, United States. James A. Pedro (born October 30, 1970) is a retired American judo competitor who won multiple World Championships and multiple bronze medals in the Olympics and World Championships. He was born October 30, 1970 in his hometown of Danvers, Massachusetts, and was trained by his father James Pedro Sr., a 1976 Olympic Alternate. He is a Shichidan (7th degree Black Belt), and also has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Economics and OBM from Brown University. His favorite judo technique is Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi, and his most effective is Juji Gatame.

Jimmy Pedro Net Worth

Jimmy Pedro is one of the richest Judoka from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jimmy Pedro 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Pedro was the World Champion at 73 kg in 1999 after defeating Vitaly Makarov of Russia in the final, and also won bronze medals in the 1991 and 1995 World Championships. Pedro represented the United States in the 1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004 Olympic Games, winning bronze in 1996 and 2004. His entry in the “Legends” section of a major judo magazine’s web site lists 29 gold medals in international competition.

Pedro retired from competitive judo after the 2004 Olympics. In recent years he has worked for Monster.com, promoted a brand of tatami and FUJI (mats) used for judo and jujutsu practice and competition, and been the subject of a biographical movie. Jimmy is world-renowned for his judo expertise, coaching ability, and training methods. A newaza (ground techniques) specialist, Jimmy currently owns and operates Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, MA and teaches clinics and seminars throughout the country. Pedro also coached the 2012 U.S. Olympic Judo team at the Games in London, and is preparing the team for upcoming Games in Brazil. He is also the national sales executive for FUJI Mats + Facility Design. He is Kayla Harrison’s coach. Harrison was the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo. He is the married father of four children.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Jimmy Pedro height 5 ft 9 in Gunn weight 175 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jimmy Pedro Dating?

According to our records, Jimmy Pedro married to Marie Pedro. As of December 1, 2023, Jimmy Pedro’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Gunn Ranked on the list of most popular Judoka. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jimmy Pedro celebrates birthday on October 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Jimmy Pedro

1. James A. Pedro was born on October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts.
2. Pedro is a 7th degree black belt in judo.
3. Pedro won the 1999 World Judo Championships at 73 kg division.
4. Pedro won bronze medals in the 1991 and 1995 World Championships.
5. Pedro won bronze medals in the 1992 and 2004 Olympic Games.
6. Pedro’s favorite judo technique is Sode Tsuri Komi Goshi.
7. Pedro has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics and Organizational Behavior & Management from Brown University.
8. Pedro has won 29 gold medals in international judo competitions.
9. Pedro coached the U.S. judo team for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
10. Pedro owns and operates Pedro’s Judo Center in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
11. pedro is the national sales executive for FUJI Mats + Facility Design.
12. He is the coach of Kayla Harrison, the first American to win an Olympic gold medal in judo.
13. Pedro has been the subject of a biographical movie called Fury on the Mat.
14. Pedro is married and the father of four children.
15. Pedro’s most effective judo technique is Juji Gatame.