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RICKY HERNDON
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Ricky Herndon
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Life Member - International Judo Federation (IJF)
Life Member - United States Judo Association (USJA)
Member - USA Judo (USAJ)
Chartered School - United States Jujitsu Federation (USJJF)
Chartered School - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
Chartered School - United States Judo Association (USJA)
Sensei Ricky Herndon started his interest in Judo 1969 briefly while pursuing other sports at the same time. After a long departure from the arts, he started his training again in Jujitsu in 1994 while stationed at the Pacific Missile Range on the Island of Kauai as part of a small security force. He later retired from the military in 1997, and once again had a departure from the arts while dealing with major health issues after being diagnosed with cancer.
He started his training in the arts again in 2015 with 8th Degree Black Belt /Judo, 6th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, Sensei Ronald Allen Charles. He has also had the opportunity to train with 9th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, 6th Degree Black Belt / Judo, Sensei Ben Bergwerf. He currently trains weekly with 4th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, Sensei John Merwin.
He currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt / Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu. He was an assistant instructor with Sensei Ronald Charles at the Naval Weapons Station where he taught Active Duty Military, Adult Dependents, and Department of Defense personnel free of charge. He has taken over as head Sensei at the Naval Weapons Station teaching Judo and as an assistant for Jujitsu.
He opened his own dojo in 2019 because of his love for the arts, so he could teach children. He currently operates a very successful dojo teaching adults and children in the arts of Judo and Jujitsu.
Owner - Samurai Judo Jujitsu Academy (Hanahan, S.C.)
Head Sensei of Samurai Judo Association (Naval Weapons Station-Charleston, S.C.)
He is an International Competitor and National Competitor
St. Albans W. Virginia
2018 Silver Medalist USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Shiai
2018 Gold Medalists USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Goshin JuJitsu Kata
2018 Gold Medalists USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Katame No Kata
Senior Nationals
2016 Silver Medalist / Shia
2017 Gold Medalist / Shia
2018 Silver Medalist/ Shia
2018 Bronze Medalist / Kime no Kata
2021 Gold Medalist / Shia
US Open
2018 Silver Medalist / Shiai
2019 Silver Medalist / Shiai
US Presidents Cup
2019 Gold Medalist / Shia
Dallas Invitational
2019 Gold Medalist / Shia
Military/Fire/Police
2019 Bronze Medalist / Shia
New Breed / Jiu Jitsu
2019 Bronze Medalists / Jiu Jitsu
Awards
2019 USA Judo # 1 Athlete of the Year
2020 USA Judo # 1 Athlete of the Year
Certifications
Safesport
Heads Up
Coach
Local Referee
USA Judo Referee (D)
Katame no Kata / (B)
Katame no Kata / Instructor
Katame no Kata / Judge
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / (B)
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / Instructor
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / Judge
Nage no Kata / (C)
Nage no Kata / Instructor
Nage no Kata / Judge
Sensei Herndon's Contact info: samuraijudojujitsuacademy@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rickyherndon1958
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Life Member - International Judo Federation (IJF)
Life Member - United States Judo Association (USJA)
Member - USA Judo (USAJ)
Chartered School - United States Jujitsu Federation (USJJF)
Chartered School - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ)
Chartered School - United States Judo Association (USJA)
Sensei Ricky Herndon started his interest in Judo 1969 briefly while pursuing other sports at the same time. After a long departure from the arts, he started his training again in Jujitsu in 1994 while stationed at the Pacific Missile Range on the Island of Kauai as part of a small security force. He later retired from the military in 1997, and once again had a departure from the arts while dealing with major health issues after being diagnosed with cancer.
He started his training in the arts again in 2015 with 8th Degree Black Belt /Judo, 6th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, Sensei Ronald Allen Charles. He has also had the opportunity to train with 9th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, 6th Degree Black Belt / Judo, Sensei Ben Bergwerf. He currently trains weekly with 4th Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu, Sensei John Merwin.
He currently holds the rank of 1st Degree Black Belt / Judo, 1st Degree Black Belt / Jujitsu. He was an assistant instructor with Sensei Ronald Charles at the Naval Weapons Station where he taught Active Duty Military, Adult Dependents, and Department of Defense personnel free of charge. He has taken over as head Sensei at the Naval Weapons Station teaching Judo and as an assistant for Jujitsu.
He opened his own dojo in 2019 because of his love for the arts, so he could teach children. He currently operates a very successful dojo teaching adults and children in the arts of Judo and Jujitsu.
Owner - Samurai Judo Jujitsu Academy (Hanahan, S.C.)
Head Sensei of Samurai Judo Association (Naval Weapons Station-Charleston, S.C.)
He is an International Competitor and National Competitor
St. Albans W. Virginia
2018 Silver Medalist USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Shiai
2018 Gold Medalists USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Goshin JuJitsu Kata
2018 Gold Medalists USJJF & USA-TKJ Nationals / Katame No Kata
Senior Nationals
2016 Silver Medalist / Shia
2017 Gold Medalist / Shia
2018 Silver Medalist/ Shia
2018 Bronze Medalist / Kime no Kata
2021 Gold Medalist / Shia
US Open
2018 Silver Medalist / Shiai
2019 Silver Medalist / Shiai
US Presidents Cup
2019 Gold Medalist / Shia
Dallas Invitational
2019 Gold Medalist / Shia
Military/Fire/Police
2019 Bronze Medalist / Shia
New Breed / Jiu Jitsu
2019 Bronze Medalists / Jiu Jitsu
Awards
2019 USA Judo # 1 Athlete of the Year
2020 USA Judo # 1 Athlete of the Year
Certifications
Safesport
Heads Up
Coach
Local Referee
USA Judo Referee (D)
Katame no Kata / (B)
Katame no Kata / Instructor
Katame no Kata / Judge
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / (B)
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / Instructor
Goshin Jitsu no Kata / Judge
Nage no Kata / (C)
Nage no Kata / Instructor
Nage no Kata / Judge
Sensei Herndon's Contact info: samuraijudojujitsuacademy@gmail.com
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/rickyherndon1958
