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My Take
An Ba-ul represents the version of judo I love best: the lighter weight classes where size cannot bail you out and everything comes down to grip-fighting, timing and nerve. Born in Seoul and trained at Yong In University, he became 2015 World Champion in the half-lightweight division and restored a South Korean title that had gone more than a decade unclaimed. The fact that he was already a junior World Champion tells me the talent was visible early. To reach the very top in a category that rewards pure skill over leverage is a serious accomplishment, and I think he deserves a far wider audience.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- An Ba-ul
- Name (Japanese)
- アン・バウル
- Reading
- あん・ばうる
- Born
- March 25, 1994 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- judoka
2. Background
- University
- Yong In University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was An Ba-ul born?
Born March 25, 1994 (age 32).
Where is An Ba-ul from?
An Ba-ul is from Seoul, South Korea.
What does An Ba-ul do?
An Ba-ul works as judoka.
How tall is An Ba-ul?
An Ba-ul is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.