Kids classes started!
Kids classes now twice a week on Thursday from 06:15PM to 07:15PM and Saturday from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. Kids classes are for ages 7 to 13.
Self-confidence through self-defense training!
Southtown Judo club was established in early 2022 by Head Coach Patrick Psenak, and is registered under USA Judo, USJA and SAMBO Texas.
We operate as an individual club for those interested in learning only Judo or SAMBO,
meeting at the House of Jiujitsu on 823 S. Laredo St., San Antonio, Texas.
Kids classes now twice a week on Thursday from 06:15PM to 07:15PM and Saturday from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. Kids classes are for ages 7 to 13.
Sensei Patrick Psenak began training in Judo at the age of 10 in his native Slovakia. Sensei Psenak participated in and medaled in the tough, competitive European circuit of Judo tournaments, and in 2018, moved to the United States and continued his Judo training under future Hall of Famer and former US Olympic Judo Coach Jim Hrbek, Hachidan (8th Degree Black Belt) in San Antonio, Texas.
Among his many students, Sensei Hrbek was a one-time coach of Judo Olympic Medalist and MMA legend, Ronda Rousey. Sensei Psenak’s coaching pedigree, both in Slovakia and the USA traces directly back to the Founder of Judo, Jigoro Kano, and the Kodokan – the World Headquarters of Judo in Tokyo, Japan.
Obtaining his Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) from Sensei Hrbek in 2021, Sensei Psenak brings a unique union of some of the best Judo instructors along with his background in the intensely competitive and successful European Judo scene.
Sensei Psenak takes a detailed and personal approach to his students, breaking down complex moves into their basic components. In addition coach Patrick is also a blue belt in BJJ under House of Jiu-Jitsu academy.
Richard Crenwelge is an international SAMBO competitor and Shodan
(1st degree black belt) in Judounder Stan Seidner. Richard began training
BJJ in the early 2000s but quickly shifted his efforts to Judo and SAMBO
after finding that to be his preference.
In addition, he has competed in belt Wrestling, Sumo, Bokh (Mongolian
wrestling), BJJ, and pro Jiu-jitsu matches. Overall, he represented Team USA
dozens of times overseas as a SAMBO athlete, referee, and head of delegation.
Our goal is to build strong individuals with good morals and character, and that can defend themselves when needed against attackers and bullies and overcome any other roadblocks that life may bring. Through physical exercise and the education of Judo, we strive to build a moral code of courage, respect, modest, friendship, honor, self control and courtesy.
| Monday | Combat SAMBO |
|---|---|
| 07:30PM - 08:30PM | All levels, ages 14+, MMA gloves, shin pads and mouth guard needed. |
| Tuesday | Judo |
|---|---|
| 07:30PM - 08:30PM | All levels adults class, ages 14 + |
| Wednesday | Sport SAMBO - grappling only |
|---|---|
| 07:30PM - 08:30PM | All levels adults class, ages 14 +, GI top or Kurtka and grappling shorts needed. |
| Thurdsay | Judo |
|---|---|
| 07:30PM - 08:30PM | All levels adults class, ages 14 + | 06:15PM - 7:15PM | Kids Judo ages 7 - 13 |
| Saturday | SAMBO & JUDO Mixed training |
|---|---|
| 10:30AM-11:30PM | All levels, ages 14 + |
| Saturday | Kids Judo |
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| 11:30AM-12:30PM | Ages 7 - 13 |
| Sunday | Open mat |
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| 11:00AM-01:00PM | All levels adults class, ages 14 + |
Adult classes starting at age 14+
FULL PACKAGE
SAMBO & Judo classes combined,
total 5 classes / week + open mat.
$100/month
Classes now running on Thursday and Saturday.
JUDO
Age 7 - 15
$60/month
If you have questions about the opportunities available to you in our program, send us a message.
Monday - Thursday: 07:30PM - 08:30PM
Saturday: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 01:00PM
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