Welcome to Team Combat!
Team Combat Judo offers superior instruction and training for men, women and children. Our comfortable atmosphere is ideal for newcomers, competitors, and those wishing to return to the sport.
Whether you’re a beginner or a competitor, Judo will help strengthen you mentally and physically.
Judo helps kids build physical skills, teamwork, and self-confidence in a true family atmosphere.
All our classes are taught and supervised by registered black belts with decades of experience.
Adult Judo
Judo is a martial art, combat sport and form of self-defense that originated in Japan in the late nineteenth century. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element. The object is to throw one’s opponent to the ground, immobilize one’s opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an opponent to submit by joint lock or choke-hold. The philosophy developed for judo became the model for almost all modern Japanese martial arts. The worldwide spread of judo has led to many offshoots including Sambo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
For over a decade, our Judo program has been proudly directed by 4th Degree Judo Black belt Mike Arcuri, who has taught thousands of students and coached multiple national champions. Sensei Mike is assisted by several black belts, all of whom have earned their rank through Team Combat. We are accredited by the USJF, USJA, USA Judo, and Kodokan Judo headquarters in Japan.
Kids Judo
Our Judo program teaches students the core skills of
- Ukemi(falling safely)
- Throwing
- Basic groundwork skills
- Sport-driven physical fitness
- Teamwork and sportsmanship
Our Kids program is designed to teach children ages five and up Olympic style judo. Director Mike Arcuri says “Our primary goal is for the kids to have fun and exercise. Along the way they learn discipline, build self-esteem, & learn the valuable art of Judo.Mike has brought together a comprehensive team of highly skilled black belts & enthusiastic parents to ensure both child-safety & specialized instruction. Some of our kids will go on to champions, but ALL of them will have fun.
Our kids classes are taught Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 11am – 12pm.
Instructors
Mike Arcuri – Founder and Chief Instructor
Mike Arcuri holds a fourth Dan in Kodokan Judo through USJA and USA Judo. He also holds a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu purple belt certified through the legendary (8th degree) Grandmaster Joe Moreira. As an experienced competitor, Mike’s knowledge and expertise has proven to be an invaluable asset for his students. As director of the kids program, Mike’s innovative and caring teaching style has made it one most popular on Long Island amongst both kids and parents alike.
Paul Sollicito – Judo Instructor
Sensei Paul started Judo in 1962, earning his shodan in 1971. He has been practicing and teaching judo for over 50 years. He holds a 4th Dan in Judo, having instructed thousands of students, national champions, and Olympians. For Sensei Paul, helping others improve is more important than achieving rank.
Kevin Cassidy – Judo Instructor
Sensei Kevin is a Nidan in Judo through the USJF. He is the 2nd student to go from white belt to black belt under Sensei Mike Arcuri and has trained at Team Combat for more than a decade. An active masters competitor, Kevin enjoys ashi waza techniques (foot and leg techniques) and has helped several students attain their black belts, acting as “uke” for an extensive knowledge and kata exam. He also holds a shodan in Kempo Jiu Jitsu.
Tony Lee – Judo Instructor
Anthony “Tony” Lee is a Nidan in Judo through the USJF. He is the 6th student to go from white belt to black belt under Sensei Mike Arcuri. Tony has also trained under 8th Dan Dan Ming John, former assistant National team coach to South Korea. Sensei Tony focuses on competitive judo, with a particular speciality in Seio Nage In addition to his Judo knowledge, he also brings with him a solid wrestling base.
Schedule
Adult Judo
Tuesdays @ 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Thursdays @ 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Saturdays @ 10:00 am – 11:00 p.m
KidsJudo
Tuesdays @ 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Thursdays @ 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Saturdays @ 11:00 am – 12:00 p.m.
Learn More about Team Combat
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Visit our sister school at our same location! Led by renowned BJJ 4th Dan Professor Rich Korfhage.
Team Combat Judo | 99 West Hoffman Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | (516) 852-3891