At L.I. Ninjutsu Centers we pride ourselves in teaching every aspect of martial arts. Ninjutsu classically has elements of many modern day martial art systems. So that is why our Judo program is a perfect fit to either enhance your Ninjutsu training as well as learn the competition art of Judo to make you a more well rounded fighter overall.
Our Judo Program is run by Sensei Maria DiDio. Sensei Maria DiDio has over 28 years of Martial Arts experience. She holds Black Belt rankings in multiple disciplines as well as a Judo (USJA, USJF and Kodokan) Certified black belt. She is a certified Judo Kata instructor as well as a Judo Coach. She coaches a L.I. Ninjutsu Centers Judo team.
Recently, her students brought home Gold and Silver at a regional Judo championship.
Sensei Maria's accomplishments are as follows: -2010 & 2011 USA Judo Senior Nationals Masters Silver Medalist
-2010 East Coast Judo Champion
-3X Empire State Game Judo Silver Medalist
-2X World NAGA Gold Medalist Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
-2X USA Judo Senior Nationals Masters Bronze Medalist -Pan Am Masters Judo Gold & Silver Medalist
-World Masters Judo Medalist
-2009 & 2010 USJA New York State Judo -Masters Shiai Competitor of the Year
-2010 USJA New York State Judo Seniors Kata Competitor of the Year
-2010 Inductee "Just for Champions" Long Island Martial Arts Hall of Fame "Woman of the Year"
-2008 & 2009 Team Combat Judo & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Competitor of the Year
Judo Schedule
Morning Classes: Monday & Wednesday from 11am-12pm