2016 US Olympian Colton Brown Joins Team FORCE/Pedro's Judo
2016 US Olympian Colton Brown completed his journey from California to Wakefield this week where he will live and train throughout the next Olympic cycle. Colton competed in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio alongside medallists Kayla Harrison and Travis Stevens. Pedro’s Judo Center owner and Head Coach has been working with Colton on the international circuit since 2012. “I am delighted that Colton has finally decided to make the commitment to come join our team and train at USA
Lieby Earns GOLD at Jr Pan American Championships
Katherinne Lieby represented the United States in Cancun, Mexico where she competed in the Junior Pan American Championships. Lieby competed in the under 57kg division in the under 20 year old bracket. She dominated her first two opponents from Chile and Columbia beating them bu ippon. Her semi final match against the Mexican athlete went the distance but Lieby was able to score a wazari to secure her spot in the finals. The final match was against the reigning Jr Pan America
