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04 / Coaches

Taught by people who have been there.

San Diego Judo is owned and coached by two accomplished competitors whose experience spans national championships and international competition—and who now share that experience with the next generation of judoka.

Leilani Akiyama, Owner & Coach at San Diego Judo

Leilani Akiyama

Owner & Coach

Leilani began judo at seven years old and spent more than a decade competing as a member of Team USA — four Senior World Teams, 17 Senior international medals, and the 2014 Senior National title.

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Jacob Flores, Owner & Coach at San Diego Judo

Jacob Flores

Owner & Coach

Jacob Flores is a former U.S. national champion whose competitive career spanned the 1990s and early 2000s — national titles in 1997 and 1998, a silver at the 1998 Pan American Championships, and multiple international podiums.

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Leila Valencia, Little Judokas instructor at San Diego Judo

Leila Valencia

Little Judokas Instructor

Leila currently teaches the Little Judokas classes at San Diego Judo.

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12 /Your first class

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onto
the mat.

Whether you're looking for your child's first sport, starting Judo as an adult, or searching for serious training, there's a place to begin at San Diego Judo.

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