Jigoro Kano "Judo is the way to use most efficiently one's mental and physical strength."
Professor Jigoro Kano,
the founder of Judo.
(1860-1938). 		Jita Kyoei Seiryoku Zenyo Judo is practiced and enjoyed by children, men, and women of all ages. Judo is many things to different people. It is a sport, an art, a discipline, a recreational or social activity; a keep fit program, a means of self defense, and a way of life. It is to some extent all of these, but to most participants, it is an Olympic sport.

Judo became a part of Olympic Games in 1964 and since then it is a second most popular sport in the world.
"Jita-kyoei" - "Mutual prosperity for self and others" (on the left)
"Seiryoku-zen'yo" - "Maximum efficient use of energy" (on the right)
Middletown Judo Club is founded in 1961.

The YMCA Judo instructors combined experience totals more then 100 years of teaching all age groups.
The programs offered at the YMCA are based on step by step approach that makes Judo possible for non athletic individuals as well as those already active in sports.

Promotions from White Belt to Black Belt.

Middletown Judo Club in the news.

Middletown Judo Club in action (Video).

50 Years of Middletown Judo Club (Pictures).

Black Belts promoted by Sensei Louis LaPila.

Chronological list of club Sensei.

Judo Training Getting Started Instructors Schedule