

ABOUT OUR JUDO PROGRAM
Our goal is to make the Art and Sport of Judo accessible to all who step on the mat with us - regardless of skill level, fitness level, training focus, age, economic-level or disability.
We operate as a community not-for-profit Judo program. Prior to COVID, we offered both kids and adults classes at our previous locations. We were invited to share space at the Finley Center with the Santa Rosa Judo Club and we would share judo mats. They have an ongoing adult class series, so we will focus on rebuilding our kids program (6-12) at this time. We plan to add a teens program (13-16) in the future.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. We are also a United States Judo Association (USJA) Chartered Club #CA4344.
Class Enrollments: now OPEN!
Summer 2026 Session: 6/30/26 - 9/24/26 - - Registration Open
Kids 6-15 (All skill levels).
Class Time 5:45-6:45pm Tue/Thur.
USJA membership will be required within 14 days for insurance and promotion.
Approved uniform required. Mask may be required per SCHD recommendations.
Details in Welcome Email.
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PRINCIPLES OF JUDO
MEET OUR STAFF

SanDan (3rd Degree Black Belt)
USJA Life Member
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Dennis McCarter
Head Coach and Founder

NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
USJA Life Member
Assistant Coach
Chris Fraze

ShoDan (1st Degree Black Belt)
USJA Life Member
CPR/AED/FirstAid
Kristina Baker
Admin
Associated Coach Pool
Amy Carlisle - SanDan (3nd Degree Black Belt)
Colin Carlisle - NiDan (2nd Degree Black Belt)
Santa Rosa Judo Club
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CONTACT US
707-694-9375 call/text | ShiningTogetherJudo@gmail.com
Classes held at Finley Community Center - Valley Oak Room
2060 W. College Ave. - Santa Rosa, CA 95401
