Graeme Spinks
New Zealand judoka
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Born | (1961-01-17) 17 January 1961 (age 63) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Judo |
Graeme spinks (born 17 January 1961) is a New Zealand judoka. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics.[1] Spinks is a martial arts trainer in his birth-city Christchurch. He trained New Zealand Police in the use of force in self-defence, and restraint training, including carotid holds which can render a person unconscious within seconds; this choking method is rarely applied by Police.[2]
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Graeme Spinks Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
- ^ Wright, Michael (14 October 2015). "Bouncer headlock 'not excessive'". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
External links
- Graeme Spinks at JudoInside.com
- Graeme Spinks at Olympedia
- Graeme Spinks at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)