Marin Judo Academy
About
Marin Judo Academy is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
Contact
5800 Northgate Dr Suite 51, San Rafael, CA 94903, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Rodrigo Silveira
Founder & Sensei
Judo Black Belt
Began Judo at age five in Brazil. Trained under Marcelo Peixoto, Luciano Gonçalves, and Sensei Tony Bonniche. Founded Marin Judo Academy to bring traditional Judo back to Marin County.
Newton Casemiro
Head Judo Instructor
4th Degree Black Belt (Yodan) in Judo, 4th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Active competitor, 2024 Senior National Champion. Head Instructor at Berkeley Judo Club since 2007. High school championship wrestler, inducted into Albany High School Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Dave Newell
Head Karate Instructor
5th Degree Black Belt (Godan), Shihan, Renshi
Began training in 2001 in Northern Ireland. Bronze medalist at 2007 WCJJO World Sports Ju-Jutsu Championship. Former Head Instructor of Queen’s University Belfast Karate Club.
Michael Cerio
Karate Sensei
Black Belt in Tactical Kenpo Karate and Dentokan Shorin Ryu Karate
Began formal training in 2012. Earned Shodan in Tactical Kenpo (2018) and Dentokan Shorin Ryu (2021). Has been teaching karate in Marin since 2018.
Dmytro Pakhan
Box Head Instructor
Amateur boxer with over 20 years experience, degree in Physical Education
Seasoned amateur boxer and coach. Focuses on boxing conditioning for adults to build strength, endurance, coordination, and mental toughness.