User talk:Josh Gavin

Josh Gavin (April 26, 1966 – February 5, 2013) was an Scottish judo players and athlete and Model. 1982 to 2013, he was regularly featured in magazines and local press. After receiving positive reviews on his performances, Josh was hailed one of the best up and coming youngsters in his sport a fabulous Scottish judo players and a promising newcomers in the future.

Judo competition career

Josh Gavin had been involved in martial arts since he was eight years old. He rose to the height of 6th Dan and was World Masters Champion in judo at the age of 35 2001. He also carried the Olympic Torch through Cumbernauld after being nominated to be a Torchbearer by the British Judo Association 2013.

Coaching career

Josh Gavin was friends with Neil Adams.

Death and aftermath

It was while coaching at the Dojo two years ago that Josh collapsed and was unconscious for two hours. He was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour and underwent a nine hour operation to have it removed. He continued to undergo treatment, and was rarely away from the Dojo, determined to battle the illness But he sadly passed away in 2013.

Josh Gavin

Josh Gavin Josh Gavin (talk) 20:44, 17 March 2022 (UTC)

Josh Gavin

joshgavin44@gmail.com Josh Gavin (talk) 21:15, 17 March 2022 (UTC)