INSTRUCTION
Mr. Terrance J. Smith is head instructor and registered with USA Judo and the Kodokan, as a Godan (5th Degree Black Belt). He is also a USA Judo Certified Coach and Certified National Referee.

Mr. Jeff Lang is certified as a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) and as a National Coach. Mr. Jim Pfeiler is certified as a Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt) and as a State Coach.

Mrs. Theresa Forbes is certified as a Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) and as a Regional Coach.

Mr. Scott Clarkson is certified as an Ikkyu (1st Degree Brown Belt) and as a State Coach.

All the instructors have been involved in a variety of sports , but they feel so strongly regarding the benefits of judo, that they donate their time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Loras Judo is a non-profit club which provides a uniform exchange program and graduated discounts after the 2nd family member, thereby keeping it affordable. Safety is stressed in classroom teaching; therefore you assume your own risk in participating.

Judo is organized primarily as a competitive sport. Our members compete regularly in tournaments throughout the Midwest and have twice gone as far as Hawaii for National Championships. However competition is optional. The Club has produced numerous State and National Champions and captured the State Team Title numerous times. It has also produced an alternate for the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain.

Judo was first practiced in 1882 as a safer form of jiu-jitsu. While preserving the traditions and spirit of jiu-jitsu it allowed intense work outs. People of any size can participate fully. Dr. Jigoro Kano, who had been a student of jiu-jitsu, organized judo to the point that it is now; the second most practiced sport in the world. It even obtained status as an Olympic sport in 1964; the first martial art to do so. Judo is different from tae kwon do, aikido, and karate. The principles of judo apply to everyone. Whether you’re young, old, tall, short, big, small, this sport can be enjoyed by anyone who is willing to learn.

CLASSES
The Loras College Judo Club will once again offer judo classes this fall for those 7 years of age and older. Classes will begin Tuesday, August 26th, in room 208 of the Graber Sports Center, on the Loras College Campus. Parking is available at 17th and Cox Streets. The Graber Sports Center is at the top of the stairs, adjacent to the football field. Parents or guardians of minors should accompany their children to their first class and are welcome to observe any and all classes. Adults and youths are able to attend two classes with no obligation.

Contact Mr. Terry Smith at 563-556-2352 for adult classes and programs.
Contact Mr. Jeff Lang at 563-556-8389 for youth classes and programs.

COME EXPERIENCE WHAT JUDO IS ALL ABOUT
Judo is practiced by both females and males. Physical size is not a limiting factor. Judo consists of throwing and grappling techniques. You will learn (ukemi) the art of breaking your fall safely. Teenagers and adults are allowed chokes and arm bars as well. It is a nice compliment to wrestling and good cross training for jiu-jitsu. Increase flexibility, coordination, balance, self-confidence, improve your physical condition. Work at your own fitness level. This program is for all area college students and residents of the Tri-State Area.

Join this highly accomplished Judo team.
No previous experience required. 
Experienced Judoka welcome. 
Separate youth and adult classes.

Dues: $50.00
*per 16 week session
*Uniform additional cost

Youth: Tuesdays 6:30-8pm
Adults: Tuesdays &Thursdays 7:15-9pm

Adults contact Mr. Terry Smith at 563.556.2352
Youth contact Mr. Jeff Lang at 563.556.8389

Safety is stressed in classroom teaching; therefore you assume your own risk in participating.

Information provided by Judo Club alumni