SettingsAmerican judoka
Aaron Fukuhara
Aaron Fukuhara (November 11, 1991) is a judoka from USA.
Aaron Fukuhara (November 11, 1991) is a judoka from USA.
Adler Volmar
Adler Volmar (born March 5, 1977) is a Haitian-American fourth-degree black belt judoka.
Adler Volmar (born March 5, 1977) is a Haitian-American fourth-degree black belt judoka.
Alex Ottiano
Alexander ("Alex") R. Ottiano (born February 4, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a male judoka from the United States, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's half lightweight division (...
Alexander ("Alex") R. Ottiano (born February 4, 1976 in Providence, Rhode Island) is a male judoka from the United States, who twice won the bronze medal in the men's half lightweight division (...
Allen Coage
Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF and Stampede Wrestling among many other companies, better known by his ring names ...
Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF and Stampede Wrestling among many other companies, better known by his ring names ...
Amy Dumas
Amy Christine Dumas, best known by her stage name Lita, is the lead singer for the band The Luchagors as well as a retired professional wrestler and WWE Diva active from 1999 to 2006.
Amy Christine Dumas, best known by her stage name Lita, is the lead singer for the band The Luchagors as well as a retired professional wrestler and WWE Diva active from 1999 to 2006.
Amy Tong
Amy Y. Tong (born October 18, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a female judoka from the United States.
Amy Y. Tong (born October 18, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a female judoka from the United States.
Ann Maria Rousey DeMars
Ann Maria Rousey DeMars is an American judoka.
Ann Maria Rousey DeMars is an American judoka.
Antonio McKee
Antonio De Carlo McKee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division and is known for being the former Maximum Fighting Championship lightweight champion.
Antonio De Carlo McKee is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division and is known for being the former Maximum Fighting Championship lightweight champion.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Benjamin Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is an American politician.
Benjamin Nighthorse Campbell (born April 13, 1933) is an American politician.
Bo Svenson
Bo Svenson (born February 13, 1941) is a Swedish-born American actor, known for his roles in American genre films of the 1970s and 1980s.
Bo Svenson (born February 13, 1941) is a Swedish-born American actor, known for his roles in American genre films of the 1970s and 1980s.
Bobby Lowe (karateka)
Edward 'Bobby' Lowe (August 23, 1929 – September 14, 2011) was a prominent Chinese American master of Kyokushin karate.
Edward 'Bobby' Lowe (August 23, 1929 – September 14, 2011) was a prominent Chinese American master of Kyokushin karate.
Brad Bolen
Bradford "Brad" Bolen (born January 22, 1989 in Oak Park, Illinois) is a judoka from USA.
Bradford "Brad" Bolen (born January 22, 1989 in Oak Park, Illinois) is a judoka from USA.
Brian Olson
Brian Perry Olson was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on 6 March 1973.
Brian Perry Olson was born in Tallahassee, Florida, on 6 March 1973.
Bruce Tegner
Bruce Tegner (1929–1985) was an American author and martial artist who practiced judo and jujitsu.
Bruce Tegner (1929–1985) was an American author and martial artist who practiced judo and jujitsu.
Charlee Minkin
Charlee Minkin (born November 13, 1981, in San Francisco, California) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's half lightweight division (– 52 kg)...
Charlee Minkin (born November 13, 1981, in San Francisco, California) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's half lightweight division (– 52 kg)...
Christina Yannetsos
Christina Yannetsos (born May 7, 1983) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's middleweight division (– 70 kg) at the 2003 Pan American Games in ...
Christina Yannetsos (born May 7, 1983) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's middleweight division (– 70 kg) at the 2003 Pan American Games in ...
Clifton Sunada
Clifton ("Cliff") S. Sunada (born May 18, 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a retired male judoka from the United States.
Clifton ("Cliff") S. Sunada (born May 18, 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a retired male judoka from the United States.
Clyde Worthen
Clyde Worthen (born May 11, 1944), born in Arizona, U.S., is a 6th Degree Black Belt judoka.
Clyde Worthen (born May 11, 1944), born in Arizona, U.S., is a 6th Degree Black Belt judoka.
Colleen Rosensteel
Colleen Rosensteel is a female judoka from the United States.
Colleen Rosensteel is a female judoka from the United States.
Dan Severn
Daniel DeWayne Severn is a retired American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments.
Daniel DeWayne Severn is a retired American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, notable for his success in the early years of Ultimate Fighting Championship tournaments.
Daniel McCormick (judoka)
Daniel "Dan" McCormick is a judoka from the USA who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Daniel "Dan" McCormick is a judoka from the USA who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Daniel Roberts (fighter)
Daniel Lamar Roberts is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter.
Daniel Lamar Roberts is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter.
Donn F. Draeger
Donald 'Donn' Frederick Draeger (April 15, 1922 – October 20, 1982) was an expert practitioner of Asian martial arts, an author of several martial arts books, and a United States Marine.
Donald 'Donn' Frederick Draeger (April 15, 1922 – October 20, 1982) was an expert practitioner of Asian martial arts, an author of several martial arts books, and a United States Marine.
Edward Liddie
Edward ("Ed") J. Liddie (born July 21, 1959 in Union City, Georgia) is an American former judoka.
Edward ("Ed") J. Liddie (born July 21, 1959 in Union City, Georgia) is an American former judoka.
Ellen Wilson (judoka)
Ellen Bernice Wilson (born January 8, 1976 in Salinas, California) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's lightweight division (– 57 kg) at...
Ellen Bernice Wilson (born January 8, 1976 in Salinas, California) is a female judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the women's lightweight division (– 57 kg) at...
Frank Trigg
Dewey Franklin Trigg III (born May 7, 1972) is an American mixed martial artist, color commentator, pro wrestler and co-host of MMAWeekly radio show and TAGG radio show.
Dewey Franklin Trigg III (born May 7, 1972) is an American mixed martial artist, color commentator, pro wrestler and co-host of MMAWeekly radio show and TAGG radio show.
Gabe Ruediger
Gabriel G. "Gabe" Ruediger is a retired American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the lightweight division.
Gabriel G. "Gabe" Ruediger is a retired American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the lightweight division.
Garry St. Leger
Garry St. Leger (born July 24, 1985) is a judoka from USA.
Garry St. Leger (born July 24, 1985) is a judoka from USA.
Gene LeBell
Ivan Gene LeBell is an American martial artist, instructor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles, California.
Ivan Gene LeBell is an American martial artist, instructor, stunt performer, stunt coordinator and professional wrestler born in Los Angeles, California.
Glacier (wrestler)
Raymond M. Lloyd (born May 1964) is an American martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor.
Raymond M. Lloyd (born May 1964) is an American martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor.
Gokor Chivichyan
Gokor Chivichyan is an Armenian Judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor.
Gokor Chivichyan is an Armenian Judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts instructor.
Hank Kraft
Henry Hank Kraft, born in Queens, NY attended Grover Cleveland High School and Pace College.
Henry Hank Kraft, born in Queens, NY attended Grover Cleveland High School and Pace College.
Hillary Wolf
Hillary Wolf was an American child actress and judo player.
Hillary Wolf was an American child actress and judo player.
Jacob Flores
Jacob ("Jake") Flores (born July 22, 1978) is a retired male judoka from the United States.
Jacob ("Jake") Flores (born July 22, 1978) is a retired male judoka from the United States.
James Bregman
James Steven ("Jim") Bregman (born November 17, 1941, in Arlington, Virginia) was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics.
James Steven ("Jim") Bregman (born November 17, 1941, in Arlington, Virginia) was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics.
James R. Webb
James R. Webb is an American business strategist who was elected as the President of the United States Judo Association in 2006.
James R. Webb is an American business strategist who was elected as the President of the United States Judo Association in 2006.
Janine Nakao
Janine Nakao (born March 14, 1987 in Marina, California) is a judoka from USA.
Janine Nakao (born March 14, 1987 in Marina, California) is a judoka from USA.
Jason Morris
Jason Newth Morris (born February 3, 1967 in Schnectady, New York) 7th dan, is an American judoka, best known for having won the silver medal in the -78 kilo weight category in the 1992 Summer O...
Jason Newth Morris (born February 3, 1967 in Schnectady, New York) 7th dan, is an American judoka, best known for having won the silver medal in the -78 kilo weight category in the 1992 Summer O...
Jeanette Rodriguez
Jeanette Alyssa Rodriguez (born July 22, 1990) is a judoka from USA.
Jeanette Alyssa Rodriguez (born July 22, 1990) is a judoka from USA.
Jesse Glover
Jesse Raymond Glover was Bruce Lee's first student and first assistant instructor in the United States.
Jesse Raymond Glover was Bruce Lee's first student and first assistant instructor in the United States.
Jimmy Pedro
James ("Jimmy") A. Pedro (born October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts) is one of the most successful American judo competitors ever, having even won two bronze medals in the Olympics.
James ("Jimmy") A. Pedro (born October 30, 1970 in Danvers, Massachusetts) is one of the most successful American judo competitors ever, having even won two bronze medals in the Olympics.
Joe Rogan
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American martial artist, stand-up comedian, actor, writer and color commentator.
Joseph James "Joe" Rogan is an American martial artist, stand-up comedian, actor, writer and color commentator.
Joe Son
Joseph Son is a South Korean mixed martial arts fighter and manager, actor, and a convicted felon now serving a life sentence.
Joseph Son is a South Korean mixed martial arts fighter and manager, actor, and a convicted felon now serving a life sentence.
Joe Wanag
Joseph Paul Wanag (born August 2, 1966) was an American Judoka martial artist.
Joseph Paul Wanag (born August 2, 1966) was an American Judoka martial artist.
Joel Wyatt
Joel Wyatt (Age 24) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.
Joel Wyatt (Age 24) is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter.
John Lewis (fighter)
John Lewis is an American former mixed martial arts champion, UFC veteran, and a popular MMA/martial arts instructor considered a legend throughout the mixed martial arts world.
John Lewis is an American former mixed martial arts champion, UFC veteran, and a popular MMA/martial arts instructor considered a legend throughout the mixed martial arts world.
Kayla Harrison
Kayla Harrison (born July 2, 1990) is a judoka from USA. She won the gold medal in the -78kg category at the World Judo Championship in 2010, the first American to do so since 1984.
Kayla Harrison (born July 2, 1990) is a judoka from USA. She won the gold medal in the -78kg category at the World Judo Championship in 2010, the first American to do so since 1984.
Keiko Fukuda
Keiko Fukuda is the highest-ranked female judo practitioner in history, holding the rank of 9th dan from the Kodokan and the United States Judo Federation, and 10th dan from USA Judo, an...
Keiko Fukuda is the highest-ranked female judo practitioner in history, holding the rank of 9th dan from the Kodokan and the United States Judo Federation, and 10th dan from USA Judo, an...
Ken and Miye Ota
Ken Ota and Miye Ota are a married couple known for teaching martial arts, ballroom dancing, and social graces at their “cultural school” located in Goleta, California.
Ken Ota and Miye Ota are a married couple known for teaching martial arts, ballroom dancing, and social graces at their “cultural school” located in Goleta, California.
Kevin Asano
Kevin Yoshimi Asano is a retired judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the men's extra-lightweight competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Kevin Yoshimi Asano is a retired judoka from the United States, who won the silver medal in the men's extra-lightweight competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Krazy George Henderson
Krazy George Henderson is a professional cheerleader and claimed inventor of the audience wave.
Krazy George Henderson is a professional cheerleader and claimed inventor of the audience wave.
Kyle Vashkulat
Kirill "Kyle" Vashkulat (born July 24, 1990 in Kiev, Ukraine) is a judoka from United States.
Kirill "Kyle" Vashkulat (born July 24, 1990 in Kiev, Ukraine) is a judoka from United States.
Larry Zbyszko
Lawrence "Larry" Whistler is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Larry Zbyszko.
Lawrence "Larry" Whistler is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Larry Zbyszko.
Mark Leon
Mark Leon is a civil servant with NASA Ames Research Center.
Mark Leon is a civil servant with NASA Ames Research Center.
Mark Staniszewski
Mark Staniszewski; also known as Mark Stan is Long Island's first dual black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo; and a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee.
Mark Staniszewski; also known as Mark Stan is Long Island's first dual black belt in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo; and a Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee.
Marti Malloy
Marti "Martian" Malloy is a judoka from USA.
Marti "Martian" Malloy is a judoka from USA.
Martin Boonzaayer
Martin David Boonzaayer is best known for being a Two Time Olympic team Member in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.
Martin David Boonzaayer is best known for being a Two Time Olympic team Member in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.
Matt Brown (fighter)
Matthew Burton Brown (born January 10, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
Matthew Burton Brown (born January 10, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
Maureen Braziel
Maureen Braziel was one of the pioneers of Women's Judo competition.
Maureen Braziel was one of the pioneers of Women's Judo competition.
Melvin Guillard
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Melvin Paul Guillard, Jr. is an American mixed martial artist currently fighting in the lightweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Michael Barnes (judoka)
Michael Barnes is a retired male judoka from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the men's half heavyweight division at the 2003 Pan American Games, alongside Cuba's Oreidis Despaigne.
Michael Barnes is a retired male judoka from the United States, who won the bronze medal in the men's half heavyweight division at the 2003 Pan American Games, alongside Cuba's Oreidis Despaigne.
Michael Worth
Michael Troy Worth (born January 13, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actor.
Michael Troy Worth (born January 13, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American actor.
Nick Kossor
Nicholas Christopher Kossor, who has been competitive in Judo since age 5, is currently ranked #1 in the United States at 60 kg and ranked among the top 50 in the world.
Nicholas Christopher Kossor, who has been competitive in Judo since age 5, is currently ranked #1 in the United States at 60 kg and ranked among the top 50 in the world.
Nicole Kubes
Nicole Kubes (born August 22, 1986) is an American athlete and judoka currently living in Fort Worth, TX. Beginning her training in Judo at age 7 with her sister Bridgette, Nicole became one of ...
Nicole Kubes (born August 22, 1986) is an American athlete and judoka currently living in Fort Worth, TX. Beginning her training in Judo at age 7 with her sister Bridgette, Nicole became one of ...
Patrick Burris
Patrick Mitsugi Burris (born December 28, 1950 in Alea, Hawaii) is a retired competitive judoka from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, sta...
Patrick Mitsugi Burris (born December 28, 1950 in Alea, Hawaii) is a retired competitive judoka from the United States, who represented his native country at two consecutive Summer Olympics, sta...
Paul Maruyama
Professor Paul Kuniaki Maruyama was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics.
Professor Paul Kuniaki Maruyama was a member of the first American team to compete in judo in the Summer Olympics.
Philip S. Porter
Philip S. Porter is a martial artist in the United States.
Philip S. Porter is a martial artist in the United States.
Ray Lloyd
Raymond M. Lloyd (born May 1964) is an American martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor.
Raymond M. Lloyd (born May 1964) is an American martial artist, professional wrestler, and actor.
Rena Kanokogi
Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi, née Glickman, was a renowned Jewish-American judo expert from Brooklyn, New York.
Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi, née Glickman, was a renowned Jewish-American judo expert from Brooklyn, New York.
Rene Capo
Rene Capo (May 9, 1961 – July 6, 2009) was a judoka from the United States who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Rene Capo (May 9, 1961 – July 6, 2009) was a judoka from the United States who competed in the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Rhadi Ferguson
Dr. Rhadi Bullard Ferguson is an Bahamian American mixed martial arts trainer, strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and black belt in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Dr. Rhadi Bullard Ferguson is an Bahamian American mixed martial arts trainer, strength and conditioning coach, motivational speaker, and black belt in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Richard Crunkilton
Richard Allen Crunkilton is an American mixed martial artist.
Richard Allen Crunkilton is an American mixed martial artist.
Richard Rabago
Richard Rabago was a Japanese-American martial artist, instructor, and expert in Okinawan kobudō.
Richard Rabago was a Japanese-American martial artist, instructor, and expert in Okinawan kobudō.
Rick Hawn
Rick Hawn is an American former 2004 United States Olympic judo team member and current mixed martial artist.
Rick Hawn is an American former 2004 United States Olympic judo team member and current mixed martial artist.
Robert Berland
Robert "Bobby" Berland (born November 5, 1961) is an American judoka who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Robert "Bobby" Berland (born November 5, 1961) is an American judoka who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics and in the 1988 Summer Olympics.
Ron Tripp
Ron Tripp (born April 1953) Battle Creek, Michigan, is a World Sambo and Judo champion and the current general secretary of USA Judo.
Ron Tripp (born April 1953) Battle Creek, Michigan, is a World Sambo and Judo champion and the current general secretary of USA Judo.
Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is an American judoka and mixed martial artist and the current Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Ronda Rousey is an American judoka and mixed martial artist and the current Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion.
Roxanne Modafferi
Roxanne Modafferi is an American female mixed martial artist.
Roxanne Modafferi is an American female mixed martial artist.
Ryan Reser
Ryan Reser (born April 16, 1980 in Denver, Colorado) is a male judoka from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's lightweight division (– 73 kg) at the 2007 Pan American Ga...
Ryan Reser (born April 16, 1980 in Denver, Colorado) is a male judoka from the United States, who won the gold medal in the men's lightweight division (– 73 kg) at the 2007 Pan American Ga...
Samoa Joe
Nuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa (born March 17, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Samoa Joe.
Nuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa (born March 17, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Samoa Joe.
Sayaka Matsumoto
Sayaka Matsumoto is a Japanese-born American judoka.
Sayaka Matsumoto is a Japanese-born American judoka.
Shonie Carter
Mearion Shonie Bickhem III, better known as Shonie Carter, is an American mixed martial artist.
Mearion Shonie Bickhem III, better known as Shonie Carter, is an American mixed martial artist.
Stan Shaw
Stan Shaw (born July 14, 1952) is an American actor.
Stan Shaw (born July 14, 1952) is an American actor.
Steven Seagal
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff.
Steven Frederic Seagal is an American action film star, producer, writer, martial artist, guitarist and reserve deputy sheriff.
Taraje Williams-Murray
Taraje Williams-Murray was born born on Nov 9 1984 in Bronx, New York.
Taraje Williams-Murray was born born on Nov 9 1984 in Bronx, New York.
Taylor Ibera
Taylor Ibera (born July 7, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a judoka and wrestler from USA.
Taylor Ibera (born July 7, 1991 in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a judoka and wrestler from USA.
Taylor Takata
Taylor Takata (born April 6, 1982) is an American athlete who placed 9th at Men's Judo (66 kg Weight Category) in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Taylor Takata (born April 6, 1982) is an American athlete who placed 9th at Men's Judo (66 kg Weight Category) in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Teimoc Johnston
Teimoc Johnston (born in 1954) is an Olympic Judo competitor and master instructor.
Teimoc Johnston (born in 1954) is an Olympic Judo competitor and master instructor.
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America.
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States of America.
Toby Imada
Timoteo Tobias "Toby" Imada born July 16, 1978 is an American mixed martial artist of Japanese and Mexican descent.
Timoteo Tobias "Toby" Imada born July 16, 1978 is an American mixed martial artist of Japanese and Mexican descent.
Travis Stevens
Travis Stevens (born February 28, 1986) is a judoka from United States who competed in 2008 Summer Olympics.
Travis Stevens (born February 28, 1986) is a judoka from United States who competed in 2008 Summer Olympics.
Valerie Gotay
Valerie Lafon-Gotay (born November 5, 1973 in San Diego, California) is a former judoka from the United States.
Valerie Lafon-Gotay (born November 5, 1973 in San Diego, California) is a former judoka from the United States.
Yosh Uchida
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and educator who is best known for his contributions to judo.
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida is an American businessman, entrepreneur, and educator who is best known for his contributions to judo.
Yoshisada Yonezuka
Yoshisada Yonezuka, is a Judo instructor and two time U.S. Olympic Judo Team coach.
Yoshisada Yonezuka, is a Judo instructor and two time U.S. Olympic Judo Team coach.
Zyvonzek Vjesalicu
Zyvonzek Radzhek Vjesalicu, better known as Zee Vjesalicu, is a Ukrainian-American mixed martial artist who has been one of the pioneers in this style of female combat sport.
Zyvonzek Radzhek Vjesalicu, better known as Zee Vjesalicu, is a Ukrainian-American mixed martial artist who has been one of the pioneers in this style of female combat sport.