Las Vegas Judo™

"Building Champions in Life Through Judo!"
Our goal is to build a successful Las Vegas-based Judo program that brings together individuals from all walks of life and empowers them to improve themselves in an environment dedicated to the highest development of human character, as well as overall physical and mental fitness—for the benefit of both the individual and society.
While not everyone will become an Olympic champion, at Las Vegas Judo™, we firmly believe that everyone can become a champion in life through the discipline, values, and training found in Judo.
Whether you're brand new with no experience or a seasoned judoka, we’re here to share knowledge with anyone and everyone who is willing to receive it. Our class is open to the entire community—and students from other schools, gyms, and academies are always welcome
Olympic Judo
Traditional Kodokan Judo
Learn the traditional techniques of Kodokan Judo, which are the powerful Judo skills you see in the Olympic games.
BJJ Judo
Judo for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Become a Complete Grappler. Judo and BJJ together is the true system Jigoro Kano created over 100 years ago.
NOGI & MMA Judo
Judo Throws Without a Gi
Apply the correct Judo techniques to NOGI grappling & MMA. Some Judo techniques don't work without the judogi.
DAYS & TIMES:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
OLYMPIC, NOGI & MMA JUDO
7:30pm - 9:00pm
BOXING & MMA TRAINING
9:00pm - 10:30pm
AGES:
Teens 13+ and Adults
LOCATION:
Cascao Jiu-Jitsu Academy
3870 E. Flamingo Rd.
OLYMPIC, NOGI & MMA JUDO
$95/Monthly
FALL 2026 SPECIAL OFFER
36% OFF + FREE JUDO UNIFORM
*2-Day Free Trial
*Ages 13+ and Adults
TUITION FOR "CASCAO BJJ" STUDENTS
*We have a special tuition rate in place for all Cascao BJJ students, regardless of location.
Please contact Coach for details!
BOXING & MMA TRAINING
*Included At No Additional Cost with Judo Membership!
*Teens 13+ and Adults Only
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Email: lvjudoclub@gmail.com
Text: (725) 246-7093



TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Professional Educator at All Levels: Elementary, Middle School, High School and University
(1996 – 2020)
Kodokan Judo and Self-Defense Head Coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(1996-2003)
Kodokan Judo and Self-Defense Assistant Coach at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
(1991-1996)
Founder, Director and Head Coach of the Rising Sun Judo Club of Las Vegas
(1998 - 2010)
COMPETITIVE JUDO EXPERIENCE:
Year Started Training in Judo: 1990
2003 USA Judo National Champion
(100kg, M1)
2003 USA Judo National Champion
(Open Weight, M1)
2001 World Masters Judo Championships
(Semi-Finalist, 100Kg, M1)
2001 World Masters Judo Championships
(Semi-Finalist, Open Weight, M1)
2001 Nikkei Games Judo Champion
(-100kg)
10-Times Silver State Judo Champion (Nevada)
Golden State Judo Champion (California)
Copper State Judo Champion (Arizona)
COMPETITIVE BJJ EXPERIENCE:
2006 Grapplers Quest Champion
(LHW Adult Intermediate)
2006 Grapplers Quest Champion
(Absolute Adult Intermediate)
2009 Sub-1 Vegas Grappling Champion
(LHW Adult Intermediate)
2008 NAGA VEGAS Grappling Championships
(3rd Place, Absolute. Advanced Division)
2008 Pan-Am Jiu-jitsu Championships
(3rd Place, Adult Purple Belt)
2004 Pan-Am Jiu-jitsu Championships
(2nd Place, Adult Blue Belt)
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