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Leo Lopes

Leo Lopes is a highly accomplished judoka, holding a 3rd degree black belt. He started practicing judo at the age of 8, honing his skills under the tutelage of Sensei Pereira at the CT Judo school. Throughout his judo career, Leo achieved numerous victories and titles in the senior black belt division. In high school, Leo decided to branch out and try his hand at wrestling, quickly becoming a star on the team with an impressive 97.6 win percentage and earning the title of CT state wrestler of the year in 1997. He continued to compete in college at both SCSU and Sacred Heart University.

With a dream of competing in the Olympics, Leo trained at the prestigious Olympic training facility in Lake Placid and achieved a ranking as high as 4th in the country. Unfortunately, a knee injury cut short his competitive judo career, but Leo was undeterred. He shifted his focus to sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with young people, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds in Westchester. For six years, he taught judo pro bono, inspiring and empowering countless kids.

In 2020, Leo took the next step in his journey, establishing his own full-time judo school where he could devote all his time and expertise to his students. Leo's passion for judo and his commitment to helping others continue to shine through, making him a beloved and respected figure in the judo community.


Leo Lopes is not only an accomplished judoka and dedicated teacher, but  he is also actively involved in promoting and advancing the sport of  judo in the United States. As a member of the board of the New York  State Judo Association, Leo holds the position of treasurer, using his  expertise and experience to help guide the organization. His  contributions to the growth and development of judo in the US are  invaluable, and his dedication to the sport and its practitioners are  unwavering. Leo is a true ambassador of the art of judo, both on and off  the mat.


IJF CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR  


USA JUDO CONTINENTAL COACH  


SENIOR BLACKBELT TITLES

EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

LIBERTY BELL CHAMPIONSHIPS

MIDWESTERN CUP

AM-CANS


WRESTLING TITLES

3X FCIAC CHAMPION

2X STATE CHAMPION

STATE OPEN CHAMPION

CT STATE WRESTLER OF THE YEAR


TFFJW Philosophy

Our philosophy is to impart the principles and techniques of judo and  wrestling in an atmosphere that is both enjoyable and secure, while also  nurturing a harmonious connection between the mind and body. We  understand that every child is unique and has their own pace of  learning, and it is our aim to provide a personalized experience for  each student. Our programs are customized to ensure that every  individual has the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop  their skills to the fullest extent possible. By combining expert  instruction with a supportive and encouraging environment, we are  committed to helping our students achieve their goals and reach their  full potential in both judo and wrestling.

"A dōjō (道場, Japanese pronunciation: [doꜜː(d)ʑoː][note 1]) is a hall or place for immersive learning or meditation.  The term literally means "place of the Way" in Japanese."

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