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Judo Sports Long Island is a USA Judo chartered academy offering a range of training opportunities for all grappling art athletes. Our primary goal is to give practitioners a diverse set of skills, enabling them to excel in Judo at their highest capacity.

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Reviews

T.J.

“The vibe here is so positive—everyone’s super supportive and will return when I come back to visit. The facility is clean, welcoming, and clearly focused on safety and personal growth. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn Judo from a passionate and experienced instructor.”

Michael

“Great local judo club on Long Island. The instructor and members are all extremely nice and welcoming. With local judo schools being hard to find I would HIGHLY recommend this dojo. You will learn judo the right way. 💪💪💪 …”

Kyle

“One of the best judo clubs on Long Island. Great instructors, and a great group to train with. If you are looking to compete in tournaments or just get in shape, this is the club for you.”

Sensi Edwin in a judo competition appears to be pulling down another person's lapel during a judo class or practice session, with other students watching in the background.

Edwin Matos - Head Instructor

Edwin holds the rank of 2nd-degree black belt from both the United States Judo Federation and Kodokan Judo. He achieved his rank under Thomas Dalvano, whose lineage can be traced back to Higashi Sr., Aida, and ultimately Kano, the founder of Judo. Current certifications include USA Judo Coach, CDC HEADS UP, First Aid/CPR, and SafeSport.

Competitive Achievements (Individual)

2026 Veterans Open New York City Champion
-100 kg, M3 Division
2025 New York State Champion
-100 kg, Masters Division

Coaching Achievements (JSLI Team)

2026 Veterans Open New York City
4th place of 58 teams
2025 New York State Championships
10th place of 36 teams

What we are doing

Energy was high all weekend— here are some standout moments from the 2026 Veterans Open in NYC. #judo #nyc #martialartist @bethpage_kickboxing_academy @veteransjudo_usa @usajudoofficial

Light randori session! Want better takedowns? Drop in for a free trial class. Calling all BJJ players ready to sharpen their stand-up game. @_miisfiit @theofficial1joeyt @bethpage_kickboxing_academy

Congratulations to everyone who competed at the 2026 USA Veterans Open in NYC! It was a great day of competition—hard-fought matches, big wins, tough losses, and valuable lessons that will only make us stronger. Every athlete showed heart, grit, and professionalism on the mat. We’re proud to finish 4th place overall as a team, bringing home some serious hardware: 🥇 x2 | 🥈 x2 | 🥉 x2 Thank you to everyone who competed, coached, and supported. On to the next one. 💪🔥 @usajudoofficial @veteransjudo_usa @the_spartan_samurai @bethpage_kickboxing_academy