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The Sign
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Eastside Dojo is the dream of many years coming together for two really good Judo men. I have known Kenny Patteson since he started
Judo at 9 years of age. Ken has trained at the Olympic Training Camp and competed all over the world. He has trained under many outstanding
coaches, including Y. Vincent Tamura, so he knows coaching. When Eastside Dojo started up in Plano, Texas, in September, 2013, they
only had 18 or 19 students. Now they have close to 50.
I met Ken Scialo when he first came to Tamura’s as a Sandan. He carried me through my Yodan test. My back was very bad at the time. He
had been a Sandan for many years so he took the Yodan test with me. I think he is a Godan now. Ken is one of the most patient men
working with kids I have ever met. He is devoted to Judo.
The Dojo has spring loaded floors to eliminate injuries and new mats. Ken and Ken are hosting randori meets, seminars with Judo heroes,
and workout offerings at least once a month. These men and their dojo is a force to be reckoned with in Texas.
1st day at East Side Dojo
Ken Scialo coaching
Kenny Patteson back in his fighting
days with unknown competitor
USJAEd Carol holds yodan judo rank and sandan jujitsu rank. He
Ed Carol ‘s Bio
teaches judo and jujitsu at his Ichi Ni San Judo and Jujitsu Club in
Ennis, Texas. Thanks to his training, his USJA, USJF, USA Judo, and
USJJF life memberships have not expired. Carol Sensei also is an
American Kennel Club Judge for Companion Dog Certification,
though not licensed to promote canines to Showdog rank.
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