SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY
About
SAN JOSE JUDO ACADEMY is a martial arts gym located in San Francisco, CA.
Contact
625 Wool Creek Dr F10, San Jose, CA 95112, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
My Nguyen
Head Judo Instructor & Director
4th degree black belt (USA Judo), Purple belt BJJ, National coach/referee
Founded SJJA in 2010. Over 20 years teaching experience. PhD. Former competitive athlete. Specializes in IJF Judo in Schools program, modern/traditional training.
Nancy Nguyen
International Competition Judo Instructor
2nd degree black belt, Regional referee
Training since age 5. 1st place 2024 Podgorica Junior European Cup. Member San Jose State University varsity judo team. Qualifying for 2028 Olympics.
Michael Sunday
Groundwork Coach
Brown belt (sankyu) Judo, Certified fitness instructor
Active competitor in Judo and BJJ. Brings technical expertise blending Judo and BJJ. PhD in physics. Assistant coach.
Haleem
Coach
Double black belt (Judo & BJJ), Trained under Olympic-level coaches
15 years experience in Newaza and Tachiwaza. 2022 US Open Judo Gold Medalist (Masters), 2022 World Masters BJJ Gold Medalist.
Ashlie Nghiem
Assistant Coach
Green belt Judo, Regional Judo referee
Assistant coach and regional referee. Multiple national tournament medalist. Training since 2023.
Alison Nghiem
Assistant Coach
Green belt Judo, Judo referee
Assistant coach and local tournament referee. Multiple national tournament medalist. Training since 2023.
Mike
Assistant Coach
Brown belt (sankyu) Judo
Training judo since 2008. PhD in physics. Assistant coach and student. Father of a young judoka at the academy.