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CLASSES:
TUESDAY 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FRIDAY 6:30
pm - 7:30 pm
FEES:
$ 69.00 / monthly fee
$125.00 Initiation fee (one
time)
Includes 1st month fee, judo uniform,
and annual membership to the USJA | |
DR. JIGURO KANO
Founder of Judo | |
THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB
In September 1999, Kempo Jiu Jitsu Sensei Joa Schwinn wanted to
add judo to the curriculum at the school. Sensei Schwinn knew that
Professor Terry Kelly was head of the judo program at the Santa
Rosa Junior College and on the national board of directors for the
United States Judo Association. Sensei Schwinn called Professor
Kelly and asked if he had anyone who would be willing to come over
and run a judo program at the school (which was then known as Santa
Rosa Martial Arts). Sensei Robert Pennington arrived and the judo
program was established in November 1999. Assisted by Sensei Josh
Baum the program started to develop into a small, but solid group
of judoka. Sensei Destinee Tartuffe took over when Sensei Pennington retired.
Early on the program was comprised of youth from the community,
a few kempo jiu jitsu students, and a small collection of SRJC judo
students (the school was then located one block north of the JC
campus). Through scheduled events and seminars the program started
to gain momentum and a stronger student base. Classes had risen
from 3-4 students to 10-15 people on the mat. Connections with other
judoka developed.
At one such seminar, Professor Kelly introduced us to Professor
Charlie Robinson. Anyone who has ever met Professor Robinson knows
what a special person he is. With Professor Kelly's blessing the
school adopted Professor Robinson as our benevolent judo guide.
Over time some of the SRJC students began to attend on a regular
basis and have since become leaders of the program. Other leaders
have joined with the club. The program now enjoys the assistance
of numerous black belts and certified instructors.
Judo competition is a regular aspect of the program. The program has enjoyed significant growth over the
the last year and there have been some great competitions. Students
achieve rank through practice and study. Seminars and camps are
woven into the overall training path. We take pride in our judo
program, it instructors and assistants, and most certainly the students.
Dr. Kano would be proud!
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