The Elite Program takes a professional and scientific approach to providing our athletes with a comprehensive
training program that incorporates judo training, strength and
conditioning, nutrition, and mental preparation in
environment that is conducive to high performance.
The Pedro's philosophy has successfully shaped athletes into champions at the elite international level for years.
Elite athletes train with professional instructors who
have competed and coached at the national and international level.
Pedro's Judo Center has a long history of helping Elite athletes become judo champions.
The Pedro Judo Center Elite Judo Instructors

Front L-R: Jimmy Pedro, Radu Brestyan
Standing L-R: Jim Holland, George Pissimmissis, Mike Pedro, Rick Hawn, Bobby Kwmuntis, Jim Pedro Sr.
Elite Program Overview
At Pedro’s Judo Center, our Elite Program is specifically designed to
develop the attributes judoka require to successfully compete at the elite national
and international levels.
Elite Program features include:
Full access to Pedro's State-of-the-Art Training Facility
Full access to Pedro's Exclusive Fitness Center
Coaching with our professional, full-time Instructors
Access to our Expert Consultants*
Paul Soucy – Strength & Conditioning Coach
One to One Strength Training
Annual Development and Competition Plan
Personalized Weight Training and Conditioning Program
Video Analysis and Review
Running Program
Elite Competition Team gear bag*(2 gis, team sweats, bag,
sandals
Subscription to Real Judo Magazine
*Additional Fees Apply
Elite Program Fees
Off Complex Fee: $200 a month.
Minimum 1 year commitment required.
On Complex Fee: Call 1-800-510-4026 or write jimmypedro@zebramats.com
for rates and options.
Elite Competition
Elite athletes have the opportunity to compete in many high level, quality events within driving distance
from Pedro's Judo Center. These events include:
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Liberty Bell Classic (Philadelphia, PA) |
Am Can International (Amherst, NY) |
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East Coast Championships (Newark, NJ) |
NY Open (Manhattan, NY) |
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Quebec Open (Montreal, Canada) |
Rendez Vous Canada (Montreal) |
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Pedro’s Challenge (Lawrence, MA) |
Morris Cup (Burnt Hills, NY) |
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Ontario Open (Toronto, Canada) |
Ocean State Invitational (West Warwick, RI) |
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Radu Brestyan - 2006 NY Open Champion
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Mike Pedro - 2005 Rendezvous Canada Champion
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Rick Hawn - 2006 Tre Torri Silver Medalist at 81kg
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Elite Athletes are responsible for their own travel expenses.
Education Opportunities
Pedro's Judo Center is close to many colleges and universities in the Boston area.
A complete listing of colleges can be found on our College Information page.

Elite athletes also have the opportunity to become members of Team FORCE.
Team FORCE is an application based program.
Elite athletes interested in learning valuable life skills and who aspire to become a judo champion can apply.
The program will provide tuition assistance, travel grants, and a host of other benefits to its members.
For more information about Team FORCE, please visit the Team FORCE
page at www.JimmyPedro.com.
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