"Judo is the way to use most efficiently one's mental and physical strength." Professor Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo (1860-1938).

Judo is both an art and a sport, which is practiced and enjoyed by men, women and children. It offers a valuable means of self-defense and recreation, allowing an individual to develop physically and mentally.

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Middletown Judo Club is founded in 1961.

The YMCA Judo instructors combined experience totals more then 100 years of teaching all age groups.
The programs offered at the YMCA are based on step by step approach that makes Judo possible for non athletic individuals as well as those already active in sports.

Promotions from White Belt to Black Belt.

Middeltown Judo in the news.
LaPila commands respect in Judo world.
Showing respect to their sensei.

Middletown Judo Club in action (Video).

48 Years of Middletown Judo Club (Pictures).

Black Belts promoted by Sensei Louis LaPila.

Chronological list of club Sensei.