Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu

SOUTHTOWN SATX


JUDO & RUSSIAN SAMBO
SELF DEFENSE IN DOWNTOWN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS


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.

Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
NEWS
NEWS
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu

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.

ABOUT US

ABOUT US
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu

QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR

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.

Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
Competition accomplishments include
  • 2012 Trofeo Internazioinale di Judo Sardinia, Sargegna, Italy 3rd place 100+kg
  • 2012 Bratislava city regional Championships 1st place 100kg
  • 2013 Trofeo Internazioinale di Judo Sardinia, Sargegna, Italy 3rd place 100+kg
  • 2013 Bratislava City regional Championships 2nd place 100kg
  • 2013 – 48. Pokal Murska Sobota, 3 Memorial Antona Toncka Kosa, Murska Sobota, Slovenia 2nd place 100kg
  • 2013 - 2014 – Danube river International Amateur Judo league, Slovakia 3rd place as a team
  • 2014 Trofeo Internazioinale di Judo Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy 1st place 100kg, 1st place 100+kg
  • 2014 Slovak Republic National Championships, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia 3rd place 100kg
  • 2014 – 24. Judo Kup Jadrana, Split, Croatia 5th place 100kg
  • 2019 NAGA Grappling Championship, San Antonio, TX 2ND place 220lbs white belt category
  • 2021 Westlake Judo Spring SHIAI, Houston, TX 1st place 100+kg
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu

COACH

Richard Crenwelge

Richard Crenwelge is an international SAMBO competitor and Shodan (1st degree black belt) in Judo under 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.

Competition accomplishments include
  • 2011 North American Freestyle Sambo Championships, Austin, TX - 1st place 66kg
  • 2012 North American Freestyle Sambo Championships, Austin, TX - 3rd place 74kg
  • 2012 Go Shibata Judo Championship, College Station, TX – state champion brown belt 66kg
  • 2013 NOLA Sambo Invitational, New Orleans, LA - 2nd place 74kg/li>
  • 2013 British Sambo Championships, Bedford, UK - 2nd place 62kg and 68kg
  • 2014 Lone Star Invitational - 3rd place lightweight (under 1896lbs)
  • 2014 Austin Sport Sambo Invitational - 3rd place 74kg
  • 2014 Mr. Olympia Sambo Tournament, Las Vegas, NV - 1st place masters 82kg and 90kg
  • 2016 Ruben Martin Judo Invitational – 3rd place shiai, 2nd place newaza 82kg
  • 2016 Lone Star Classic Judo Tournament – 1st place masters 82kg
  • 2016 San Antonio Open Judo Tournament – 1st place masters 74kg
  • 2016 RDojo NJ Sambo Invitational, Red Bank, NJ – 3rd place 82kg
  • 2017 Sambo Veterans World Cup, Chalkdiki, Greece – 4th place 74kg

COACH

Jeremiah Koch

Kids coach & Assistant coach for adults


Coach Jerry is our kids coach and assistant coach for adults. Jerry holds a 1st degree brown belt in Judo and red belt in Ju Ki Do which is a blend of Judo, Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, from PKI MMA. His training also included Kali which is knife and stick fighting, Kempo, Aikido and Wing Chun. Jerry also has a podcast called Attack The Attack 360, talking about martial arts and self defense.

Competition accomplishments include
  • 2015 - Martial Arts Championship - 1st place in Kata & Sparring (Karate)
  • 2015 PKI MMA Tournament - 1st place Kata & Sparring (Karate)
  • 2016 - PKI MMA Tournament - 1st place Kata & Sparring (Karate)
  • 2016 Texas State Championship - 1st place Kata & Sparring (Karate)
  • 2017 - Mongoose Open - 1st place Kata & Sparring (Karate)
  • 2018 - Mongoose Open - 1st place sparring, 2nd place Kata (Karate), 3rd place in grappling
PHILOSOPHY

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.

CLASSES

WEEKLY CLASSES
Monday Judo
07:30PM - 08:30PM All levels, ages 14+
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 Judo
10:30AM-11:30PM All levels, ages 14 +
Saturday Kids Judo
11:30AM-12:30PM Ages 7 - 13
Sunday Open mat
11:00AM-01:00PM All levels adults class, ages 14 +

TUITION


TUITION AVAILABLE
Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
ADULT CLASSES

Adult classes starting at age 14+


FULL PACKAGE

SAMBO & Judo classes combined, total 5 classes / week + open mat.

$80/month

Judo & Russian Sambo - Self Defence San Antonio - House Of Jiu Jitsu
CHILDREN CLASSES

Classes now running on Thursday and Saturday.


JUDO

Age 7 - 15

$50/month

REWIEWS
J Sanchez
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This club is one of the best in the state for Sambo. The Coaches are well trained and have International competition. The facility is clean and well equipped. We had a great experience here.
Carlos Delgado
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Southtown Judo is a very Professional, fun and beginner friendly Club and makes you feel very welcomed to train there. You feel as if you know everyone right from the start and it is a very clean facility. I highly recommend anyone in the San Antonio Area Visiting or wanting to train Judo to check out Southtown Judo.
Timothy Trujillo
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I’ve been training under Sensei Psenak for months and can confidently say he is a fantastic instructor. As someone who practices and competes in both BJJ and Judo (and now Sambo), I have seen an insane improvement in my grappling game overall.
Jeremy Cantu
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Great instructor with lots of experience and fantastic facilities!
Alejanrdro Guzmzan
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Was lookin to getting back to judo and this checked all my boxes, first time I was there felt like I knew everyone for years. Professional, fun, and experience coaches!!! Look to no further this is a great Judo from beginners to experienced.
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Monday - Thursday: 07:30PM - 08:30PM
Saturday: 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Sunday: 11:00AM - 01:00PM

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