Sensei Ravindra Wamanrao Patil (8th Degree Black Belt)
Referee Director- Judo Federation of India
International Referee (First Judoka from India and South Asia)
- President- Mumbai Judo Association
- Advisory Board- Maharasthra Judo Association
- Hon. Gen. Secretary- Maharashtra Blind and Para Judo Association
- Trustee- Judokon, Mumbai
- Chief Coach- Podor Judo Club
- Ex-President, Managing Committee- Shree Samartha Vyayam Mandir, Shivaji Park
- Ex-Referee Commission Member- Judo Union of Asia
Bio
Sensei Ravindra Patil has achieved success in multiple competitions, earning medals and recognition across various platforms. His experience as a competitor has shaped his approach to coaching, allowing him to guide students effectively.
Achievements as National Coach
- 4x Bronze medals at 10th Asian Games. South Korea in 1986. The Indian Judo Team participated for the first time in an international Judo event.
- Under the guidance of Sensei Ravindra Patil, his judokas have consistently delivered strong performances at South Asian, Asian, Commonwealth, and various international championships, securing multiple GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE medals while representing India with distinction at competitive events in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mangolia, Europe, Egypt, Syria, Nepal, New Zealand, and beyond.
Coaching Legacy
For over five decades, Sensei Patil has trained many students who later became:
- International Medalists
- Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Award Winners
- National Champions
- Black Belt Instructors
He is known for helping students at all levels during their Judo Journey. He has trained over 30 black belt judokas, earning him respect as a mentor in the judo community.
Teaching Philosophy
He bases his teaching on the main principles of judo:
- Discipline in practice
- Respect for others
- Consistency in effort
- Continuous improvement
He believes judo is about more than winning. It is also about helping people become strong, confident, and disciplined.
Impact
At Podar Judo Club, Sensei R.W. Patil has guided generations of students. Many of them now share his teachings and help judo grow in Mumbai.