| 词条 | Clyde Worthen |
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| name = Clyde Worthen | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = Arizona, United States | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = American | other_names = | known_for = Proficiency in judo | occupation = Martial artist }} Clyde Worthen (born May 11, 1944), born in Arizona, United States, is a 6th Degree Black Belt judoka. He was trained by Yoshisada Yonezuka at the Cranford Judo Karate Center. Worthen started his fighting career as a wrestler and did not start judo until the age of 20. He became famous for his "Osoto" and "Hari" moves as a left-handed judoka. He currently teaches judo in New Jersey. One of his most prominent students was Steven Mocco, two-time NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion and current Olympic hopeful. Worthen says his mission in judo is "to introduce the sport of judo to as many people as possible, regardless of their abilities and levels of participation. To set a positive example for all whom I may teach or may step on our mat. To teach our young students that effort, self-improvement, courage and sportsmanship are as important as winning." Accomplishments In JudoClyde Worthen lived and trained in Japan for 5 months. He has competed throughout the world. He won the gold medal in the 1976 Pan American Games, and was a member world championship team in 1969, 1971, 1975, and 1977. He was also a member of four U.S. World Teams. Worthen won the National Judo Championship for the third consecutive year at the Senior National Competition in 2004. Coaching History
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