Sensei John Nelson holds the rank of 3rd degree black belt (sandan). He has been practicing judo for more than 45 years, and teaching for 30 years. Sensei Sam Bagdon holds the rank of 1st degree black belt (shodan), and has been practicing judo for more than 25 years.

All our instructors studied under NH Hall of Fame instructor Sensei Cal Potter who was a 6th degree black belt (Rokudan).

Our instructors are certified through the US Center of Safesport, as well as the CDC Heads–Up program.

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