Mike Swain

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike Swain
Occupation	Judoka
Date Of Birth	Dec 21, 1960(1960-12-21)
Age	64
Birthplace	Elizabeth
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Mike Swain Biography

Mike Swain is one of the most popular and richest Judoka who was born on December 21, 1960 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Michael Lee Swain, born December 21, 1960 in Elizabeth (New Jersey), is one of America’s most successful judokas. He participated in numerous international competitions. Dollamur, Sports LP, is his current VP of Martial Arts. He continues to be a spokesperson for USA Judo and a Board member.

Swain participated in several major international tournaments, including five World Championships and four Olympics. His 1987 win, which made him the first American male judoka to win a World Championship since 1956, is his most significant achievement. He won silver at both 1989 and 1985 World Championships as well as gold at 1987 Pan American Games. He is a four time Olympian*, five-time World team member, and the 1996 US Olympic Judo Coach for the Atlanta Games.

Swain Sports was founded by him in 1987. He helped grow the company into a multimillion-dollar international business that was at the forefront of the martial arts equipment market. He sold his company to Dollamur in 2008 and became the Vice President of the Global Martial Arts Division. There, he worked with the company to create the next generation Flexi Roll mat. He is also the author of the two books Ashiwaza II, Championship Judo and the co- producer of many martial arts shows, including Pro Judo and Pro Tae Kwon Do. All of these shows have been broadcast on ESPN. He produces the DVD series Complete Judo (Basic Judo) and Basic Grappling (Basic Grappling).

Mike Swain Net Worth

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

Swain was honored for many of the achievements he made as an American Judoka. In 1985, he was Black Belt Magazine’s “competitor-of-the year”, and in 1994, he was also named Instructor of the Year by the magazine. The USOC awarded several pioneering athletes in 2003. Along with Evander Holyfield, Dan Gable and Dan Swain, Swain was recognized as a pioneer in USA Judo.

He spent most of his professional judo career in Japan, at Nihon University and Tokyo Police Academy. He trained internationally at the Crystal Palace Training Center in Wimbledon, UK with Neil Adams. In Kendal, England, he trained at the National Judo Training Center. He also trained at Seoul’s Yongin University. In Paris, France, INSEP, and Koln, Germany, at the Koln National Judo Training Center. Swain returned to San Jose, where he was trained by Yoshihiro Uchida. This pioneer of American judo, despite all his travels. Swain received a business marketing degree from San Jose State University in 1985. He continues to coach students and offer the Swain Scholarship.

Swain’s wife Tania Chie Ishii represented Brazil in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games, and his father-in-law Chiaki Ishii won the bronze medal for Brazil in the 1972 Summer Olympic Games. They live in San Jose with their daughter, Sophia, and a son, Masato, who have grown up doing judo and other sports.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mike Swain Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Judoka. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Swain celebrates birthday on December 21 of every year.

Top Facts about Mike Swain

1. Mike Swain is a retired American judoka.
2. He won a gold medal at the 1987 World Championships.
3. Swain also won two bronze medals at the Olympics.
4. He was inducted into the US Judo Hall of Fame in 1995.
5. Swain is currently a judo coach and instructor.
6. He has written several books on judo techniques and training.
7. Swain founded his own judo academy in California.
8. He started practicing judo at age six with his father.
9. Swain was known for his strong groundwork skills in competition.
10. He retired from competitive judo in 1992 after the Barcelona Olympics.