Yudansha of Toshi Dojo

 

 

John Wortley, Head Coach

Yodan (4th Degree Black Belt) Judo & Jujitsu
National Competitor
US Masters National Silver Medallist
Six time Kentucky State Judo Champion
Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
Promotion Committee Member - Kentucky Judo Council (USJI)
President - Kentucky Judo Council (USJI)
Promotion Committee Member - Toshi Dojo
Over 20 Years in Judo

Email jujigatame@aol.com

 

Michael J. (Mike) Royse, Head Instructor Emeritus and Founder of Toshi Dojo

Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)
Judo & Jujitsu
Certified Senior Examiner
National Competitor
Coach of National, Regional and State Champions
Police Defensive Tactics Instructor
Promotion Board Member - Kentucky Judo Council (USJI)
Member of the All Marine Judo Team.
Studied in Japan at the Kodokan and Osaka Police Dojo.
Over 35 Years In Judo. Currently living in Florida where he still practices Judo at least twice a week.

Email mgr1075@mindspring.com

Rodman S. (Steve) Koerner

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt)
Judo & Jujitsu
Senior Instructor & Advisor - Toshi Dojo
Certified Senior Examiner (Judo & Jujitsu)
Certified Coach - ACEP (American Coaching Effectiveness Program)
Promotion Committee Chairman, Toshi Dojo
Treasurer & Membership Chairman - Kentucky Judo Council (USJI)
Promotion Board Member - Kentucky Judo Council (USJI)
Former Rank Registration Chairman of OKJA (Ohio-Kentucky Judo Association)
OKJA (Ohio-Kentucky Judo Association) Contributor of the Year Award - 1975
Former Editor-Publisher of OKJA (Ohio-Kentucky Judo Association News Letter)
Represented Kentucky at 1972 National A.A.U. Judo Championships & Olympic Trials. Over 35 Years in Judo

Email godan@aol.com

Eberhard ("Ed") Kieslich

Godan (5th Degree Black Belt) Judo & Jujitsu

World Masters Silver Medallist 1999
Two time US Masters National Champion 1995,1998
Four time Kentucky State Judo Champion

International Competitor
Promotion Committee Member, Toshi Dojo
Over 25 years in Judo

Email kieslich@bbtel.com

Tony Ford

Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Judo, Jujitsu and Taihojitsu
Police Defense Tactics Instructor
Promotion Committee Member - Toshi Dojo

Email TMan8133@aol.com

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James (Jim) Harrison

Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Judo
Promotion Committee Member - Toshi Dojo
1996 Ky Masters State Judo Champion
Over 13 years in Judo

Email Jim_Harrison@nad.adp.com

 

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Adam Houghton

Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt)
Judo and Taihojitsu
Police Defense Tactics Instructor

 

 

 

William (Bill) Parravano

Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Judo
Organization Chair - Toshi Dojo

Email bill@interspacecomputers.com

Phillip (Phil) Vinegar

Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) Judo
1997 National Ladder Champion 95+Kg
Five time Kentucky State Champion