Bronx Judo and Martial Arts

Our Story

BRONX JUDO is a partnership of dedicated life long judoka, many holding very high judo ranks, with the purpose and goal of helping students grow both as judoka and as productive members of our community. Our black belts are certified by USA Judo, the United States Judo Association and the United States Judo Federation. There is always at least one Black Belt instructor (sensei) on the mat at all times, and very often there are several black belt instructors. Judo students at Bronx Judo have an excellent student to teacher ratio.

George is a 7th Dan (red and white belt) and an ex-marine. He has been a prominent judoka and teacher for over 50 years. He started the YMCA International Judo Camp with students and teachers from all over world and the USA. He is not only a teacher and sponsor of various judo events and tournaments, he was an avid competitor winning many significant titles, including the Metropolitan Masters Grand Champion. He can often be seen at the our dojo teaching both young and adult students as well as many advanced black belts.

Our other partners hold various Black Belt ranks and have long histories of teaching and competing. Many started their Judo careers in the Bronx and are here to give something back to our community

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts are registered/certified USJA/USJI/USJF. We are USJA - United United States Judo Association aligned. Our Black Belts, each with DECADES of experience:

George Pasiuk, 7th Dan
Jerry Vessichio, 7th Dan
Arden Reid, 5th Dan
Paul Solocitto, 4th Dan
Ed Synder, 4th Dan
Ralph Larusso, 3rd Dan
Edwin Perez, 3rd Dan
Mike Dunn, 3rd Dan
Jon Siliviri, 2nd Dan
Beatrice Fillahoz, Shodan
Ana Balter, Shodan
Eve Trivella * 5th Dan 1988 Judo Olympian, frequent guest instructor
Keith Chappelle * Nidan, Tournament Competitor, frequent guest instructor, Actor
Kerry Bretz 2nd Dan

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts have combat, military, law enforcement training, and are experienced/hold rank in other Martial Arts disciplines (Jeet Kune Do, Kick Boxing, Karate, Kung Fu, Japanese Jujitsu).

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts are local/regional Judo Tournament Directors

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts are Seminar Leaders, bringing in guest instructors, Judo Olympians, Master Judoka and Masters of other Martial disciplines

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts run the longest running Judo Camp in North America, this our 43 Year http://www.ymcanyc.org/camps/pages/judo-camp

Bronx Judo Partners & Black Belts partner with other credible local Judo clubs for local scrimmages and cross training (Okami Judo, Team Combat, Tech Judo, Delgado Karate/Judo, LaVertie Judo, Westchester Judo, John Jay Judo)

A conveniently located, spacious, professional dojo located at 3028 East Tremont Ave. Easy to get to by public transportation, 6 train, BX 40, BX42