Our Instructors
Cory Cuomo
Cory is a certified International Level Coach with USA Judo and competitor with USA Judo and the United States Judo Federation. He began practicing Judo in 1977 at the age of seven under the instruction of Sensei Dick Smith of Central Jersey Judo in Manville, NJ. His studies continued at the Cranford Judo Karate Center under the guidance of former United States Olympic and Pan American Games Head Coach Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka. In 1994 he moved to Princeton, NJ where he joined with former US Junior Olympic Champ Tim Vaughn (Sandan) in developing the Princeton Judo Club. Cory holds the rank of Sandan as a member of the United States Judo Federation, USA Judo and Kodokan in Japan, has medaled in 14 New Jersey State Judo Championship tournaments and 9 East Coast Judo Championships, is certified as an International level coach by USA Judo, and is CPR and First Aid certified by the American Heart Association. Cory holds a Master of Social Work degree from Rutgers University and has a successful Psychotherapy practice treating athletes, law enforcement officers, children and their families.
Lou Arias
Louis is a Nidan Level Black Belt
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Jon Males
Jon is a Shodan Black Belt
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Jim Carty
Jim is a Shodan Black Belt.
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Joshua Suh
Joshua is a Yodan degree black belt Judo instructor. He has over 30 years of Judo and Martial arts experience. He studied Judo as a major in Yongin University (Judo College) in S. Korea. He was part of the National Judo Demonstration team and also participated in training sessions with the Korean Judo Olympic Team. He demonstrated in the 1985 judo world championship, and the 1986 Asian games and many other similar events. Joshua has been a Judo coach for over 20 years. Also Joshua has a 5th degree black belt in Kendo, and a 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo. He has been certified by the American Red Cross to perform CPR and First Aid. He is also a certified lifeguard. He received education in athletic training and sports medicine while in Korea.
Patrick Austermann
Patrick is a Nidan Level Black Belt.
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Michael Tusay
Michael is a Sandan Level Black Belt