Derry Judo Club

Congratulations Rachel Thomas, Anthony Spero, and Justin Marcotte on earning your Orange belt (Gokyu) promotions!! Keep up the amazing work and dedication! We’re very proud of you!

Congratulations Roberto Mendez on your promotion to Rokkyu (Yellow) Belt!!! Very proud of the work you’ve put in and looking forward to seeing what you will accomplish!!

Congratulations to Alexander Gromakov and Samuil Berlin on your promotions to Junior Yellow Belt and to Mikhail Berlin for your promotion to Rokkyu Belt!!! Keep up the great work!!

Congratulations Nathaniel Cornellier on your Yellow Belt promotion!! We’re very proud of the energy you bring to practice and the growth you have shown!!

Thank you Andrea Warchaizer for making these great trophies for the top team and top female and male competitors at the 2026 Granite State Judo Open!!

Thank you to UNH Judo, Pedro’s Judo, Toshi Budokai, Tohoku Judo, Portsmouth Judo, Shinzan Judo, Celtic Judo, Elements MMA, Norwich Judo, Judo Beauce, and Shodokan School of Martial Arts for supporting Derry Judo at our first Granite State Open!

Thank you to everyone that came to our inaugural Granite State Open to support us today! I hope you had a wonderful time!! I especially want to thank our students and families for helping out, making things go smoothly; Sensei Tyler from American Judo, and our team of referees for the fantastic officiating!

Some good Judo so far!

Competitors of the day!

Ready to go!