Texas A&M University Judo Team

TAMU Judo History

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 and 2004. 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, and 2000. The team placed third in 1997, 1999. The Team placed 5th in the 2003 Nationals. The Aggies placed 2nd in 2004

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 $40 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.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY JUDO TEAM HIGHLIGHTS TEXAS COLLEGIATE JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

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 1992 - 1st 1999 - 2nd

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



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

TAMU General Information

The University is located in College Station within relatively short driving distance of Dallas (180 miles North), Houston (90 miles southeast), San Antonio (180miles Southwest) and Austin 90miles (south). With its twin city of Bryan, the Brayn/ College Station community has a population of about 150.

Housing, food service, transportation, health care and other services provide a secure and comfortable lifestyle for students. Financial assistance is available through scholarships, grants, loans and employment.

Over 700 student organizations, from the Texas A&M Student Government to the Corps of Cadets to religious and sports organizations, allow Aggies to pursue areas of special interest. These organizations offer camaraderie, leadership training and a lifetime network of friends and associates.

Traditions play an important and colorful role in campus life at Texas A&M. The Twelfth Man, Muster and Silver Taps are some of the rich traditions generating the renowned Aggie spirit and loyalty.

Prospective students and family members are encouraged to visit the Texas A&M University campus. Contact the Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center in Rudder Tower to arrange tours and meetings with admissions counselors. For more information, write or call: Aggieland Visitor Center, Texas A&M University, Rudder Tower, College Station, TX 77843-1265, (979) 845-5851.

The Office of Admissions and Records can supply applications. For admissions information write or call:

Admissions Counseling, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-1265, (979) 845-3741.

Last Modified: March 2004
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