Shodan
22 years in judo
FIRST CLUB: Waipahu Hongwanji Judo Club (Sensei Vince Sokugawa)
FAVORITE WAZA: Seoi-Nage/taiotoshi
AWARDS OR ACCOLADES COACHING:
Bronze 2005 Jr. Nationals
Bronze 2010 Presidents Cup
Bronze 2011 Presidents Cup
Bronze 2012 Senior Nationals
Silver 2016 Senior Nationals
Gold 2006/2007 Westerns Hawaii High School Judo
Bronze 2006 OIA Hawaii High School Judo
Gold 2007 OIA Hawaii High School Judo
Bronze 2006/2007 State Hawaii High School Judo
Assistant coach Pearl City High School Judo 2009
FAVORITE SENSEI:
Sensei Vince Sokugawa for introducing me to the art of Judo. Thankful for teaching the basics and disciplinary aspects of Judo
FAVORITE QUOTE:
“I’ve learned” -Omar Washington
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH AT HAWAII KAIKAKU JUDO CLUB?
Teach the future generation the true meaning of Judo and being a Judoka on and off the mat.
Have Hawaii Jr. and Sr. Divisions compete natio ally
Build bridges/connections with foreign countries