Meet Our Team
Our teaching staff has broad experience in instruction, competition, refereeing, and coaching.
We share a common curriculum based on the US Judo Federation rank requirements, starting with basic techniques and moving to advanced adaptation.
Instructors rotate every month so that students can receive a variety of perspectives on the art and sport of judo.
Tim began Judo in 1982 at Anchorage School of Judo. He was an active competitor at the National level until moving to Oregon in 2000. He remains actively involved at the National Level as a referee. Tim enjoys instructing both traditional and competitive Judo at Ojukan Judo Club.
Matt began judo at 10 years old for only a few months, but that fond memory led him to restart as an adult at Ojukan in 1998. He competed in the Pacific Northwest and earning his black belt in 2003. Matt has practiced judo in Israel, Malaysia, and Japan during his travel abroad. He continues to expand his experience in teaching, coaching, and kata.
We are saddened by the sudden death of Craig on August 20th. Craig was a member of our judo family for 25 years, and will be missed deeply. For those wishing to honor Craig’s memory, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
