Program

Joshi Judo Camp is a fun-filled weekend program that features instruction on kata as well as competitive judo.

Instructors

Sensei Eiko Shepherd

Sensei Eiko Shepherd

Eiko Saito Shepherd (8th Dan)

  • Instructor at Joshi Judo Camp (1990 – Present)
  • Former Instructor Mastudo Police Department
  • First woman to compete in Japan against a man at the Kodokan!
  • USA Judo International Coach
  • USA Judo National A Kata Judge (All 7 Katas)
  • 1993 Women’s Head Coach for US Olympic Festival
  • 1995 World Bench Press Champion
  • Owner & Head Instructor – Kito‐Kan Judo Club, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Originally from the Kodokan – Tokyo Japan

2024 Joshi Judo Camp Guest Instructor

Amarilis Savon Carmenate

Amarilis  Savon Carmenate

Former Cuban Competitor and Olympian, Amarilis Savon now resides in Florida as a head coach. Her competitive accomplishments are certainly impressive

  • 2004 Olympics Athens 52kg – Bronze
  • 1996 Olympics Atlanta 48kg- Bronze
  • 1992 Olympics Barcelona 48 kg – Bronze
  • 2003 World Championships 52kg – Gold
  • 1999 World Championships 48kg – Silver
  • 1997 World Championships 48kg – Silver
  • 1995 World Championships 48kg – Bronze
  • 2003 Pan American Games 52kg – Gold
  • 1999 Pan American Games 48kg – Gold
  • 1995 Pan American Games 48kg – Gold