Instructors
Gary Norton

Head Coach and Founder-Certified National Coach

Gary has been in Judo for 47 years and has been coaching for over 30 years
with several of his students placing at national and international events.  Coach
Norton is a Rokudan (Sixth degree black belt) and is a member of the U.S
National Coaching Staff, qualifying four students for the U.S.
Mike Hooper

Certified
Coach and
Founder

Mike is a Sandan
(Third degree black
belt) and has been
involved in Judo for
over 40 years.  Mike
also teaches
Self-defense classes.
Keith Warzecha

Certified Coach

Keith is a Sandan (3rd
degree black belt) and has
been in Judo for over 25
years.  His experience
includes competition on the
University of New Mexico
Judo team, training at the
Olympic Training Center in
1985-1986, and was the
Virginia State and East
Coast Regional Champion.  
Keith is the former coach of
the Texas A&M International
Judo Club and continue to
compete.
Coach Gary Norton
Shawn
Stephens

Certified
Coach

Shawn is a
Nidan (Second
degree black
belt).  He is
also a former
high school
and National
Champion.
Coach Shawn Stephens
Coach Keith Warzecha
Casi Coburn

Certified Coach

Casi is a Nidan
(Second degree
black belt) and has
trained at the
Olympic Training
Center.  Casi
brings 28 years of
Judo experience to
the mat.
Coach Casi Coburn
Ronnie Powell

Certified Coach
and Founder

Ronnie is a Shodan
(First degree black
belt), a competitor
from an early age
and was honored to
win six consecutive
Arkansas State
titles and medals in
three of four Jr.
Olympics.  Ronnie
now devotes his
time to helping and
teach others.
Scott Jones

Certified
Coach-Blind
School Liaison

Scott is a
Shodan (first
degree black
belt) and has
been involved
in Judo for 6
years.  Scott is
a 2004 and
2008 member
of the U.S.
Olympic Judo
Team.
Coach Ronnie Powell
Coach Scott Jones