Our goal is to teach judo and jiu-jitsu for physical fitness and self-defense. Martial arts give self-discipline and self confidence to the youth. Adults and senior citizens are welcome for physical fitness. We train students who are beginners and practitioners of other martial arts. Instructors:
Luis Gorospe M.D.
7th degree black belt in judo and jiu jitsu
Started training judo and jiu jitsu in
the Philippines in the 1960s
Continued training under Master Pius Yoon until 1992
After Master Pius Yoon passed away in 1992, Dr. Gorospe was the head instructor in judo and jiu jitsu until 2004 at Yoons Judo School
Dr. Gorospe started Southside Judo and Jiu Jitsu School in 2004
Awards:
Masters Coach of the year for two years by the Oklahoma Judo Association
Inducted as in the United States Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame as Master Coach
Dr. Gorospe has trained in Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, knife fighting and self-defense
Profession:
General and bariatric surgeon
Nancy Barnett
Began Judo at Yoon’s Judo school in January 1993
Tested for Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) Judo and Ju Jitsu Nov 1998
Tested Nidan (2nd degree Black Belt) Judo and Ju Jitsu Dec 2002
Tested Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) Judo Aug 31, 2008
Multiple wins (Gold, Silver and Bronze) at both the state and local levels in:
Katame No Kata (ground work demonstration)
Nage No Kata (throwing technique demonstration)
Goshin Jitsu No Kata (self defense technique demonstration)
From 1996 through 2005
Outstanding Female Kata Competitor for state of Oklahoma from 1997 through 2000
1996 Silver Medal Shia Lightweight Competitor for state of Oklahoma
Assistant Instructor at Southside Judo and Jujitsu School, Tulsa, OK
2005 Won Regional Bronze medal in Katame No Kata- Dallas Lonestar Classic Tournament
2005 Tested for and obtained Referee certification local level
2006 Traveled to Japan and took certified Summer training seminar at Kodokan Judo School
Toyko Japan
Teaches Women’s Self-Defense classes for various organizations in both Tulsa, OK and Dallas
Texas
Ricky J. Kamp
04-26-1948
Profession: Food/Beverage Consultant, Restaurant owner/chef
Years active in martial arts:
1971-1973
Shoreikan Go Ju Ryu
Master Ichiro Takahata
First Kyu
1973-Present
Tae Kwon Do
Master Pius Yoon
5th Dan
1992-Present
Judo
Master Luis Gorospe
1st Dan
1992-Present
Jiu Jitsu
Master Luis Gorospe 2nd Dan
Associated Interest:
Wrestiling
Boxing
Aikido
Self-Defense
Weapons (Bo, Sticks, Sai, Broken, Knife)
Hunting (Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun)
Dr. Clark A. Driz, DPT, MS
Martial Arts Background:
Ketsugo Jujitsu and Goshin Ryu Aikido/Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu – Tulsa, Oklahoma (Warrior Way Martial Arts Academy 1995)
Instructor – Calvin Metz, Shawn Simpson
Yaw-Yan (Filipino Kickboxing) – Manila, Philippines (Quiapo Manila 1987)
Instructor -Nap Fernandez, Emiliano Zapata
Goju Ryu Karate and Arnis de Mano – Manila, Philippines (Pecate Karate Club YMCA Manila 1982)
Instructor – Florentino Pecate Sr., Billy Pecate
Andrew Gorospe
1st Dan black belt in judo
Began training in judo at age 6
Green belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu
Former state champion in judo (1997)
