History of the Texas A&M Judo Team

The Texas A&M University Judo Team was established in 1963 . It has provided a sport for those interested in competition at the local, state, national and international level. The judo program is open to all students, faculty and staff of Texas A&M. The local community of Bryan/College Station is also allowed to participate with the A&M Judo Team but only on a limited basis. Competition is the main focus of this organization but non-competitors are always welcome.

The Texas A&M Judo is Coached by Bob Perez. Assistant Coach is Theo Williams. Mr. Perez began his judo training while attending Texas A&M in 1984. He was the Assistant Coach from 1988-1992 under Head Coach, Dr. Gary Berliner. Bob Perez assumed the coaching duties in 1993 and has since led the team and several individuals to state and national titles. He was selected runner up to the Outstanding National Collegiate Coach by the National Collegiate Judo Association in 1998. Mr. Perez served as assistant coach to the 1998 World University Championship team in Prague, Czech Republic and Head Coach for the USA team at the Puerto Rico International in 2002.

Theo Williams was named the Aggie Assistant Coach in 2003. Mr Williams began his judo at Texas A&M.

The Texas A&M Judo Team emerged as the dominant collegiate judo team in the State of Texas. The Aggies have won the Texas Collegiate Judo Conference Title in 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2000 ,2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. The A&M Judo Team successfully hosted the 1992 and the 1998 National Collegiate Judo Championships. The A&M Judo Team finished second place in the final point standings in 1996, 1998,2000 and 2004. The team placed third in 1997, 1999, 2005 and 2006. The Team placed 5th in the 2003 Nationals.

The Aggies joined the Mid South Conference in 2000. Placing 2nd in the first year of existence and 1st in 2001. The Aggies won the Team tournament of the Mid South Conference in 2002 and 2003.

The Aggie Judo Team is part of the Department of Recreational Sports at Texas A&M University. The judo team is also a member of the United States Judo Inc., Texas Judo Inc., United States Judo Association, and the National Collegiate Judo Association. The Texas A&M Judo Team is funded through the Department of Rec Sports which assist the team members in traveling expenses. Although competition is emphasized it is not mandatory. Both men and women are encouraged to join and no experience is necessary.

The Texas A&M team consists of roughly 40 memebers, 15-20 of whom compete on a regualar basis. We attend about 20 tournaments per year, traveling to cities around the US, as well as Canada and Mexico. We practice four times a week, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 to 10PM. Weekend practices are not scheduled only because we are usually out of town for a tournament. Our dues are $50 per semester. These dues are only to offset our travel expenses. The Department of Rec Sports endows us with enough money to cover nearly 80% of all our traveling expenses. There are no requirements to be on the team. Anyone who wants to join is allowed. Those who wish to compete are asked nothing more than to attend practice on a regular basis, and this is only to your benefit if you wish to compete.

1986 - 2nd 1993 - 1st 2000 - 1st
1987 - 3rd 1994 - 1st 2001 - 1st
1988 - 2nd 1995 - 1st 2002 - 1st
1989 - 2nd 1996 - 1st 2003 - 1st
1990 - 1st 1997 - 1st 2004 - 1st
1991 - 2nd 1998 - 2nd 2005 - 1st
1992 - 1st 1999 - 2nd 2006 - 1st

Mid South COLLEGIATE JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

2000 - 2nd 2002 - 1st (team tournament)
2001 - 1st 2003 - 1st (Team tournament)

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

We apologize if we may have left out some former students.

1988 - Roger Dubbs 3rd 95 kg
1990 - Mike Baker 2nd +95
1992 - Juaquin Ketchbaw 4th 71kg
1992 - Markus Wawzyniak 4th 86 kg
1996 - Kerri Smith 1st +72 kg; 2nd Open
1996 - Robert Danin 3rd Open
1996 - Jayme Bidne 4th 61 kg
1997 - Jackie Bayard 1st 66 KG
1997 - Kim Fulda 2nd 66 KG
1998 - Jackie Bayard 1st 63 kg
1998 - Jamye Bidne 3rd 52 kg
1998 - Jennifer Mcmillan 1st 45 kg
1999 - Jackie Bayard 3rd 57 kg
1999 - Jayme Bidne 3rd 52 kg
2000 - Daniel Gomez 2nd 55 kg
2000 - Young An 1st 60 kg
2000 - Jennifer Mcmillan 2nd 48 kg
2001 - Roy Carniato 3rd 81 kg
2003 - Dan Gomez 3rd 55 kg
2003 - Kristin Newman 4th 63 kg
2004 - Adela Garcia 1st 48 kg
2004 - Dan Gomez 3rd 60 kg
2004 - Roy Carniato 4th 81 kg
2004 - Spencer Brannon 4th 90 kg
2004 - Jonathan Fuller 3rd 100 kg
2004 - Jason Fuller 3rd +100 kg
2005 - Adela Garcia 2nd 48 kg
2005 - Kristin Newman 2nd 70 kg
2005 - Stan Wang 4th 66 kg

CURRENT AND FORMER TEXAS AGGIE JUDO MEMBERS IN

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

NAME WEIGHT YEARS AT A&M
Adrian Aguirre 66 kg 1996-present
Young An 60 kg 1998-present
Joseph Ayitey Adjin 73 kg 1997-2001
Alejandro Arredondo 73 kg 2000-present
David Baker 86 KG 1990-1992
Mike Baker +95 KG 1990-1992
Justin Barger 71 KG 1989-1994
James Bababolo +95 KG 1996-1998
Jackie Bayard 57 kg / 66 KG 1996-PRESENT
Dr. Gary Berliner COACH 1988-1992
Jayme Bidne 61 KG 1995-1999
Steve Boucher 86 KG 1995-1996
Steve Bushman 86 KG 1996-1998
Roy Carniato 81 kg 2000-present
Darryl Coleman 71 KG 1987-1990
Daniel Collins 100kg 1999-2000
Robert Danin 71 KG 1993-1998
Stan Delikat 78 KG 1985-1988
Roger Dubbs +95 KG 1987-1990
Josh Faddis 71 KG 1990-1991
Kim Fulda 66 KG 1996-1999
Daniel Gomez 55 kg 1999-present
Joe Greenslade 78 KG 1992-1995
Todd Grenier 90 kg 1999-present
Anthony Hoff 66 kg 2001-present
Hiram Hodges 78 KG 1989-1994
John Hughes 95 KG 1988-1992
Misaki Iteya 71 KG/VISITING COACH 1995-1996
Juaquin Ketchbaw 78 KG 1991-1996
Matt Kirk 78 KG 1988-1994
Mike Lamantia 100kg 2000-present
Jennifer McMillan 45/48kg 1998-present
Rafael Mora 60 kg 1997-98
Marius Nafstad 71 KG 1993-1997
Bob Perez COACH 1984-PRESENT
Randy Ramirez 86 KG 1995-1998
Kerri Smith +72 KG 1995-PRESENT
Vignor Stefansson 73 KG 2000
Clay Thompson 90 kg 2000-present
Paul Thomas 95 KG 1995
Rex Warden 78 KG 1995-PRESENT
Markus Wawzyniak 86 KG 1991-1995
David Young 60 kg 1998

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