PHOENIX JUDO CLUB

Welcome to the Phoenix Judo Club's official blog site. Phoenix Judo is a USA Judo affiliated Judo Club. We are located in the Bayshore Athletic Club, 14 Plain St. in Braintree, Massachusetts. Please check back often for updates.

During the winter months, please check here for cancellation information due to weather. Information will be posted by 5:00 pm if a cancellation is required during the week. On Saturdays, this information will be posted by 9:00 am. If nothing is posted, please assume that class is running as scheduled.

Holiday cancellations will be posted a few days prior.

Class Schedule

Monday:
Children's Judo 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Adults' Judo 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tuesday:
Adults' Advanced Judo 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Wednesday:
Children's Judo 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Adults' Advanced Judo 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday:
Adults' Judo 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Friday:
Junior Competitive 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Senior Competitive 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday:
Children's Judo 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Adults' Judo 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

JAY BROOKS - Head Sensei

5th degree black belt and president of Massachusetts Judo, Jay has been practicing Judo for over 35 years and has run his own Judo club for over 15 years. He is a fierce competitor and a keen technician. He has been competing nationally and internationally for most of his Judo career. Sensei Jay Brooks is a Nationally certified coach.

Our Instructors

Tom Comerford - Sandan Judo, Nidan Seigneury Ju Jitsu and Nidan American Taiho Jitsu (Police Arresting Arts). Student of the arts for over 25 years.


Roger Mazzella - Godan - 12 yers elite ranked player in USA. #2 in USA 2003-2004, US World Cup Team Qualifier 2003-2005, 2007-2008, 5X Rendezvous Bronze Medalist, 2004 Olympic Trials



















Sunday, October 2, 2011

Phoenix Judo Update

We have been very busy with the influx of new people and the many tournaments and events that have been going on in the last few months, so here is an update:

Congratulations to Sensei Tom Comerford on his promotion to Yodan from USA Judo.  It was extremely well deserved and a long time coming.  Way to go! "Thumbs up Sensei Tommy"

Congratulations to Sensei Roger Mazzella on his recent marriage to Nicky! Lots of love from the entire Phoenix family.

The September first Friday had a fantastic showing and we are looking forward to more of the same, this Friday, October 7, 2011. We have already received notice that many people are coming.  Make every effort to be one of them!

We will be doing our fall promotions on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Stay tuned for more details.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

NEWAZA TOURNAMENT & RANDORI SESSION at Celtic Judo Club Canceled

Due to severe weather conditions the Newaza Tournament has been canceled.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Cancelling class

classes tonight,Wednesday June 1 will be cancelled due to tornado warning.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Phoenix Judo at Ocean States - March 19, 2011

Phoenix Judo was well-represented at the Ocean States in Coventry, Rhode Island last weekend. In spite of it being a very long day, our fighters gave it their all and did their best! Way to go team!

In first place,
Caitlyn Lewis
Ina Cui
Tom Linnehan

In second place,
Desiree Fisette
Aiden Cui
Ethan Kenney
Shaun Kirk

In third place,
Brianne Moynihan

In fifth place,
Aidan Lewis
Brandon Holbert

And our own Bill Sherwin refereed all day.

Here are a few pictures




Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Class Cancelled Again Due to Weather, Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Due to the inclement weather,we will be cancelling tonight's class. As of now, tomorrow's class seems to be a go and everyone is strongly encouraged to come out on Friday evening to make up for all of our lost practices!
See you all on the mat!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - CANCELLED

Due to inclement weather conditions, class tonight will be cancelled. Class tomorrow will probably be cancelled as well, but please, check back tomorrow to double check.
Thank you!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Phoenix Judo displayed again in the Great White North

Again, our team was very well represented when they took their trip up to Toronto.  Those in attendance were so impressed that our very own Sensei Jay is on the cover of this month's Judo Ontario newsletter with a great article written on page six. Click here Judo Ontario and click the newsletter link to check it out!