Dojo of champions, taught and trained by champions.
Congratulation to my dear friend sensei Rich Moss on his promotion to 7th Dan Black belt, Rich is an amazing coach,manager and gentilman who loves Judo and do everything he can to spread this beautiful art..Southwest Judo Academy is homered and proud to have two 7 dan black belts on the dojo Rich moss and Dave Faulkner
We would like to Thank Sam Incorvaia and The Arizona Republic for including our dojo as one of 18 Valley Locations for kids martial-arts lessons…….more about the article..please click on the link below: http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/kids/2016/08/08/martial-arts-lessons-phoenix-scottsdale-mesa-glendale/87742080/
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We would like to thank all SWJA members and friends for participating at our 2016 SWJA scrimmage on Saturday August 6th 2016 at Southwest Judo Training center. We witnessed good Judo,delicious food and great company. For more info and pictures of this event please check our page in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SouthwestJudoAcademyArizona/
One more sign of the good work we are all doing in the Valley is our recognition by AZcentral.com for being one of the Valley’s 18 best locations for kids martial arts. Read the full article here: http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/kids/2016/08/08/martial-arts-lessons-phoenix-scottsdale-mesa-glendale/87742080/
Sensei Rich had his final leg surgery last week and we were surprised to have him scoot into the dojo on Tuesday night to see the his students and friends. He looked good, but has a long road to recover from the surgery to his active self. We wish Sensei Rich best wishes for a speedy and…
Samantha “Sammie” Reilly, a long-time SWJA student received her brown belt from Sensei Dave Faulkner during our Tuesday night class. Sammie has been a multiple champion, including having earned gold at past National Junior Olympics and National Scholastic Championships. As Sensei’s, it is very rewarding to see our junior students continue in their training and achieve recognition by being award…
Sensei Rich is hospitalized due to complications from a motorcycle race accident in which he injured his achilles tendon and knee. He will require a long term recovery, so our well wishes and prayers are with him, and his family.
SWJA is proud of all our students who attend, learn and practice at our dojo to develop their judo techniques and skills. In recognition of their dedicated time and effort, students are awarded different colored belts as a visible symbol of their rank, experience and advancement. We are proud the following students were awarded higher belt ranks: Grace BiaPo …
Our SWJA Scrimmage was a fun time for all – students, parents, friends, and Sensei’s. It was a fun time for students to practice under tournament conditions, with referees, scoring tables and medals, just in time for the AZ State Open Judo Championship in just two. With Rich Sensei healing for surgery, we missed…