Instructors

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David J Ellis

Chief Instructor

Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) earned on July 11, 2024 from USJA

  • 51 years Judo Experience
  • 45 years Teaching Judo
  • Current IJF-B (Continental) Referee
  • USJA Certified Coach
  • Current in Background check, Safe Sport (Anti-abuse), and Heads Up (Concussion Awareness)
  • Was a competitor in both Shiai (for 12 years) and Kata (Forms) with several partners
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    Wilfredo Torres Negron

    Assistant Instructor

    Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) earned on March 16, 2026 from USJA

  • 53 years Judo Experience
  • Current in Background check, Safe Sport (Anti-abuse), and Heads Up (Concussion Awareness)
  • Has been a Shiai Competitor
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    Manon Saulnier

    Assistant Instructor

    Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) earned on July 30, 2024 from USJA

  • Current in Background check, Safe Sport (Anti-abuse), and Heads Up (Concussion Awareness)
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    Mike Allison

    Assistant Instructor

    Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) earned on April 29, 2026 from USJA

  • 35 years Judo Experience
  • Current in Background check, Safe Sport (Anti-abuse), and Heads Up (Concussion Awareness)
  • Has been a Shiai Competitor
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    Jose Merino

    Assistant Instructor

    Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) earned on May 8, 2026 from USJA

  • Current in Background check, Safe Sport (Anti-abuse), and Heads Up (Concussion Awareness)

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