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About Us

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Head Instructor:

Bill Montgomery, Godan (5th degree black belt)

USJA Certified Coach Level II

Senior Instructor & Godan (5th degree black belt), Shingitai Jujitsu Association

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Assistant Instructor:

Joan Love, Sandan (3rd degree black belt)

USJA Certified Coach Level II

Instructor & Nidan (2nd degree black belt), Shingitai Jujitsu Association

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Has over 40 years experience teaching judo at all levels, from children to international athletes
Member of the USJA Coaching Certification Committee; conducts the USJA coaching certification program at the YMCA International Judo Camp
A featured presenter for USJA development clinics
Developed a unique training system using concepts he learned while training under world- renowned judo men:

Jim Bregman, first American to win Bronze Medals in the

Olympics and World Championships.

Ben Campbell, 1964 Olympic Judo Team, many times

National Champion & the creator of judo drill training.

Anton Geesink, first non-Japanese World Champion &

Olympic Gold Medalist.

Geoffrey Gleeson, British National Coach and pioneer in judo

coaching methods; author of numerous innovative books on

judo including Judo for the West.

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National Masters Champion, 4 years (2004-2007); Best Technique award (2004), Most Inspirational (2006)
World Masters Silver Medalist, 2005
USJA Outstanding Female Masters Competitor, 2005
USJA Certified Coach Level II
Certified by USABA to coach the visually impaired
Certified in CPR and First Aid
Certified Regional Referee
Member, USJA Development Committee: Chair, USJA Regional Coordinators Subcommittee
Certified Teacher and Coach (CSDE)