JUDO at MSHQ

This past weekend we traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL to participate in the 2026 US Open Judo Championships. Jarvin did an amazing job and placed 3rd in the novice division.
Huge shoutout to Sweetwaters Realty Sweetwaters Realty LLC! 🥋✨A massive thank you for your generous donation to MSHQ Judo. Your sponsorship directly supported two of our athletes!Competing at a national level takes immense dedication, and your support took a huge financial burden off our competitors. We are incredibly grateful to have a local business like Sweetwaters Realty LLC investing in our athletes and our community.Thank you for helping our team chase their dreams! 🙌 Gratitude

Sensei Hector, coach Jessie, and coach Joshua C., were fortunate to attend a unique training camp in Las Vegas, NV from 12-14 June, 2026. This training was led by two Japanese Sensei’s: Yasuo Otoguro and Eiji Watanabe.
One of the purpose for this camp, was to bring together coaches across the USA to review and better understand the principles of Judo as intended by the Kodokan Judo Institute. During this training attendees also acquired additional knowledge and tools that will help them standarized training at their home Dojo’s. Lastly, this training served a the initial meet for Sensei Otoguro’s Team Shugoshin. Sensei Otoguro’s vision for this team is something very different; this team will have constant communication, continued training, and opportunities to compete at all levels.
Special thanks to our team leader Jonathon Michaud for taking the initiative to coordinate this event and bringing us together under the guidance of Sensei Otoguro.

Today we mourn the loss of a true legend in the Judo world, Sensei Humberto ‘Bert’ Becerra. You will be truly missed. 🙏

Hey Judo Family!! Today is Sensei Hector’s Birthday!! The big 5 0…let’s show him some love 🎂