Judo Club in St. Mary's, GA
Enhance your physical fitness, learn self-defense skills, and help you and your child build confidence at St. Mary's Judo Club. Our expert instructor has years of experience practicing martial arts, allowing him to tailor his knowledge to men, women, children, and young adults. Through our judo and self-defense programs, we not only focus on teaching the fundamentals of the sport but also nurture confidence and character development.
Join our judo club in St. Mary’s, GA, today.
Classes
Our judo classes are known for top-notch instruction and a welcoming environment where individuals of all skill levels can thrive. Trust our experienced instructor to tailor each session to meet your needs and skills, focusing on techniques like throws and pins while enjoying a full-body workout.
Self-Defense
Our self-defense classes teach techniques to empower you and help you feel safe at home, on campus, or on the street. Learn how to assess situations, defuse confrontations, and defend yourself effectively in real-life situations.
Call (904) 534-3754 for more information about our club.
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Sensei Michael Shenkman, Head Instructor
Sensei Michael Shenkman has been a judo practitioner for 40 years having started his judo training at the Kokushi Budo Institute in New York City under Sensei Nobuyoshi Higashi. Sensei Shenkman is a 3rd Degree Black Belt through the United States Judo Association and is an active member of USJA. Sensei Shenkman regularly competes in local, regional, and national competitions and encourages his students who are interested to compete in tournaments as well.
Sensei Shenkman is also a third-degree Black Belt in Kyokushin Karate under the late Shigeru Oyama. He, along with two other Kyokushin Karate Black Belts, opened a dojo in Northern New Jersey in 1987, which ran successfully for seven years with an average enrollment of 75 students.
Sensei Shenkman is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt under Rolker Gracie and Victor Huber. He currently studies under Professor Darec McDaniel who recently awarded him a 4th Stripe on his Brown Belt.
Sensei Shenkman is a certified national Judo coach through the United States Judo Federation, has completed courses in Concussion Training through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and is a recipient of the SafeSport Training Certificate through the US Center for SafeSport Training.
Contact
Address
The Training Project
2507 Osborne Rd, Unit DSt. Mary's, GA 31558
Class Schedule
Thursdays 5-6 pm Kids;
6-7 pm Adults and every other Saturday 10:30 am to 11:30 am combined kids and adults