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Instructors

 Meet the instructors who bring decades of experience, national certifications, and a deep commitment to helping every student grow — from beginners to advanced competitors. Every member of our teaching staff has also completed a rigorous background check, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all students. 

Maldwyn Cooper - Chief Instructor and Club Sensei, Rokudan (6th Degree Black Belt)

Over 60 years in judo, over 50 years teaching
6-time Canadian National Wrestling Champion
Competed in the 1982 World Wrestling Championship for Canada
Bronze medalist at the British Commonwealth Games in Australia.

4-time MVP of the University of Waterloo wrestling team
University of Waterloo Athlete of the Year
2002 Keystone State Games Judo Champion
1999 Liberty Bell Masters Champion 

Charlie Hurd - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Charlie Hurd - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Charlie Hurd - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Over 20years of judo experience including:
Pan American Masters
Liberty Bell
Keystone State Games
PA State Championships 

Certified Referee

Robert Young - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Charlie Hurd - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Charlie Hurd - Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt)

Over 20 years of judo experience including:
World Masters Games, 2009
Liberty Bell
Keystone State Games
PA State Championships
VA State Championships 

Certified Coach
 

Arne Vanmierlo - Shodan (First Degree Black Belt)

Over 15 years of judo experience including:

Princeton Invitational

Kosen Nationals

Northeastern Judo Championships 

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