There is an old saying that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”, well, on Sunday at the annual Keystone games event in York PA, three members of Gracie NEPA Judo not only stepped, but LEAPED into their journey into a big way Competing in their first tournament, white belts Dave Leslie, Kevin Roginski, and Joe Alogna toed the line and showed the results of months of hardwork... Read more→

Monday July 19th2010- Earlier Today, Gracie NEPA Judo proudly announced that it will be adding a kids program to its already successful curriculum of classes. The program, for kids ages 4 and up, will begin on Tuesday, July 27th and classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 following Gracie NEPA’s highly acclaimed “BullyProof Kids” Program. Classes will focus on introducing... Read more→

Alexander Graham Bell once famously stated that “when one door closes, another one opens” and that is true for all things, including Judo, as Saturday marked the last event to be held at Gracie NEPA’s Capouse ave location in preparation for their movie into their new state of the art facility located 1000 Dunham Drive in Dunmore. Never one’s to go quietly, the judo club decided to close things... Read more→

After an impressive showing in the masters division at this year’s Sr. National championship, All four of Gracie NEPA Judo’s instructors have earned high positioning in USA Judo’s newest batch of Master rankings. Head Instructor Tom McGuire is currently ranked first at 81kg in the Men’s 30-34 yr old category while assistant instructor Tim Muenkel sits fifth at 73 kg in the same age group Assistant... Read more→

It was hard to tell what was hotter on Sunday afternoon in Paterson NJ, The temperature in the gym or the impressive streak that Gracie NEPA Judo competitor Matt Leslie continues to ride. Coming into Sunday ‘s annual “Summerslam” event , the seven year old has earned a medal in every single judo tournament he has fought in, displaying a patience and technical ability that is well beyond his... Read more→

Former Multi time National champion and number one ranked competitor at 66kg, Justin Flores, brings his vast judo knowledge to the Gracie NEPA Academy on Saturday, June 26th, 2010 Cost is only $35 learn the techniques which helped Justin reach the very top of his weight class in all of the USA Please call Tom (845) 313-2772 or Matt (570) 840-6380 or email us through our site www.gracienepajudo.com... Read more→

Liberty Bell judo/sambo academy held its annual spring developmental tournament this past Sunday May 16, 2010, in Philadelphia PA. The tournament, which is held exclusively for the ranks of white to brown belt, is an opportunity for novice competitors to face live competition in a less intimidating environment while affording the senior competitors the chance to better hone their skills at a smaller... Read more→

Saturday May 8th- The Judo Club at the Gracie NEPA academy, located at 717 Capouse Ave in Scranton, proudly announced its All new website today, A site that they hope will better serve not only the members of the club, but members of the community to become better acquainted with the sport of judo. “Everything today is internet based” says assistant coach and site creator Matt Marcinek “so... Read more→