Portsmouth Judo Dojo: Our Dojo

Portsmouth Judo Dojo was established in 1953, making it the oldest continuously-running martial arts club in New England. Early classes were directed by Bud Oliver(Shodan). Oliver was a strong proponent of groundwork(ne-waza), and his influence on the club is still felt today. Until 2020, the dojo was run by Sensei Cal Potter, Rokudan, who came to PJD first in 1968 as a student. Currently, two of Cal's students run the dojo - John Nelson and Keith Nice.

Our dojo has had many well-respected visitors, including the likes of Shihan Ishikawa, Shihan Kotani, Olympic medalists Jimmy Pedro and Jason Morris, Shihan George Harris, Professor Wally Jay, Shihan Dickey(jujutsu) and many others. Early on, Portsmouth Judo Dojo was the site of national promotional shiai, attracting many of the highest ranking judoka in the country. We've hosted clinics and seminars by many of these Judo notables in the past, and continue to host clinics and tournaments(shiai) as well.

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