Alexandria’s High Noon Judo Program hosts an International training camp
FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2024 – High Noon Judo, a program within High Noon BJJ & Fitness LLC, led by Dr. Christopher Round, hosted an international training camp this month. Athletes from across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany were in attendance. World University Games Champion Megumi Ishikawa led the camp for the first three days. Sensei Ishikawa taught many of the skills that allowed her to become one of the top players in Japan during her competitive career.
“Megumi Ishikawa is one of the best instructors I have had the fortune to run into. Her immense technical knowledge and ability to teach while maintaining a fun and friendly atmosphere sets her apart from many instructors. It was a joy to have her, and we will absolutely bring her back for training camps in the future,” said Dr. Round.
Afterward, Dr. Round led the remaining sessions to help prepare athletes for the US Open at the end of the month, with Olympian Lauren Meece assisting. Students of all experience levels and ages attended the camp. Top United States players were among the attendees, including Madeline Solis, Ryan “Lakea” Vargas, and Justin Mata. Several of these athletes are Olympic hopefuls preparing for a run at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
“We are seeing the difference High Noon’s judo program is making in our daughter. Events like this let her interact with some of the best judo players in the world. It boosts her confidence, and best of all, she gets to have a lot of fun,” said one of the parents.
The camp was organized by Martial Arts for Social Transformation, Equity, and Rights (MASTERs) and sponsored by the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA). MASTERs is a 501(c)(3) public charity that trains instructors, develops educational materials, supports competitive athletes, and provides community support. The organization focuses on the martial arts of judo and Brazilian jiu jitsu. These arts have consistently shown a remarkable ability to assist people in personal growth. Stories abound of individuals who cite these activities as having changed their lives. LIUNA is an American and Canadian labor union that supports its members through negotiating strong collective bargaining agreements that help them earn family supporting wages, good benefits, and opportunities for advancement.
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