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Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo

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Staten Island Martial Arts School 🥋 EST:1962 | Judo 🤼 | Jujitsu 🥋 | Self Defense 🛡️ | Kid & Adult Classes 👦| Ages 5+ 🎯 - 1 FREE Trial Class 🎉

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This photo was taken more than 16 years ago while coaching a student. Looking back, it’s a reminder of one of the most rewarding parts of my journey—not teaching techniques or skills, but helping people discover what they’re capable of.

There is something incredibly fulfilling about watching someone develop confidence, resilience, and belief in themselves. Seeing a person face adversity, push through self-doubt, and come out stronger on the other side never gets old.

Over the years, I’ve realized that growth isn’t just about achieving goals; it’s about becoming the kind of person who can handle challenges with courage and determination while maintaining honor, loyalty and respect. Being able to play even a small role in that transformation is a privilege I’ll never take for granted.

Sixteen years later, the joy of helping people grow remains just as meaningful as it was then.
#judo #martialarts #shiai #coaching taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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Staten Island Martial Arts #judo #martialarts #statenisland #tottenville #judofamily taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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Congrats to Dmitriy and his children Kenny & Katherine on their performance this weekend. Also huge congrats to Alban! taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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Staten Island Martial Arts #judo #martialarts by @sijjd

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Sensei Joe is back teaching adult judo and adult jujitsu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights! #judo #jujitsu #statenislandmartialarts taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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7 months ago

Throwback Thursday! #statenislandmartialarts #judo #martialarts by @sijjd

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Join us at our next kids monthly judo tournament. #kids #statenisland #martialarts @athleticedgesports taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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What are your goals for 2026? If the include getting fit, building strength, learning self defense and becoming part of an amazing community, join us! First class is free! #statenisland #martialarts taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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Congrats to all of our newly promoted students! Staten Island Martial Arts for everyone! #tottenville #martialarts #judo #jujitsu taken in Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo by @sijjd

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Thank you Becky at @suncoastwarriorsjudo for hosting a great tournament. Congrats to our courageous competitors. #Warriors. #newportricheymartialarts #selfdefense #floridajudo #judo taken in Fort Pierce, Florida by @sijjd

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Today I want to honor my judo teacher, mentor, and friend, Mark Browner. I met him when I was 15, at a time when I rarely experienced people who truly wanted what was best for me without wanting anything in return. Mark was that rare person I could always count on.

He taught me lessons that went far beyond the mat. He showed me that when people try to hurt you, the best response is emptiness—not just physically through judo, but mentally and emotionally in life. That wisdom changed everything for me.

Mark introduced me to the meaning of mutual benefit, a principle I’ve carried with me and passed on to my own students for more than 15 years. His guidance and love shaped the person I’ve become, and without him, I don’t know where I would be today.

You will be always missed, always loved, and always remembered. by @sijjd

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