JUDO
Available at Neenah-Menasha YMCA. Judo is best described as a special martial art, derived from Ju-jitsu. Judo uses throws, pins and submissions. It is an Olympic sport, an art and a way of life. Judo is a means of self-defense and teaches discipline, builds self-confidence and is a great recreation and fitness program.
Instructor: Mehdi Mohammadian, Kudan, 9th degree black belt in Judo, United States Martial Arts Association. He was inducted into the United States Martial Arts Association’s Hall of Fame in 2002, and the Wisconsin Judo Hall of Fame in 2014. Mehdi began teaching Judo in the United States in 1964 at the Oshkosh YMCA until 2020. And also has been teaching at the Neenah-Menasha YMCA since 1984. Sensei Mehdi is assisted in his classes by Shandra Stevenson, 3rd degree black belt; Katie Sell, 4th degree black belt; and Adam Stevenson, 2nd degree black belt.
JR. BEGINNERS/FAMILY JUDO (AGES 6-13)
This is the introductory class for individuals who wish to start a judo training program. This class runs for 75 minutes on Tuesdays. When a beginner participant is able to pass a skills test for their first advancement level, they will move on to the Jr. Advanced/Family Judo class on Thursdays. Anyone over the age of 13 must be a part of a family to sign up.
JR. ADVANCED/FAMILY JUDO (AGES 6-13)
This class is the next junior-level class for individuals who wish to continue to refine their judo skills. Participants must test out of the Beginner Class to participate. This class runs for 75 minutes on Thursdays. Anyone over the age of 13 must be a part of a family to sign up.
BEGINNER ADULT JUDO (13 YEARS AND OLDER)
This is the adult introductory class for individuals who wish to start a judo training program. This class runs for 90 minutes on Tuesdays. When a beginner participant is able to pass a skills test for their first advancement level, they will move on to the Advanced Adult Judo class.
ADVANCED ADULT JUDO (AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER)
This class is the next adult-level class for individuals who wish to continue to refine their judo skills. Participants must test out of the Beginner Class to participate. This class runs for 90 minutes on Thursdays.