Meet Ronnie Nicholson Owner / Founder
Elite Competition Record
- 1974 National Collegiate Championship Silver Medalist
- 1975 National Collegiate Championship Bronze Medalist
- 1975 Canadian National Exhibition Bronze Medalist
- 1976 National Collegiate Championship Silver Medalist
- 1976 Canadian National Exhibition Silver Medalist
- 1977 National Judo Championship Silver Medalist, 154 lb. Division
- 1977 World Judo Championships Pre-Trials for Barcelona, Spain
- 1977 (Circa) International YMCA Judo Championships in Mexico City Olympic Village Gold Medial
- 1979 National Judo Championship Bronze Medalist, 176 lb. division
- 1980 Pan American Judo Championship Trials Bronze Medalist
Elite Competition Record
- 1974 National Collegiate Championship Silver Medalist
- 1975 National Collegiate Championship Bronze Medalist
- 1975 Canadian National Exhibition Bronze Medalist
- 1976 National Collegiate Championship Silver Medalist
- 1976 Canadian National Exhibition Silver Medalist
- 1977 National Judo Championship Silver Medalist, 154 lb. Division
- 1977 World Judo Championships Pre-Trials for Barcelona, Spain
- 1977 (Circa) International YMCA Judo Championships in Mexico City Olympic Village Gold Medial
- 1979 National Judo Championship Bronze Medalist, 176 lb. division
- 1980 Pan American Judo Championship Trials Bronze Medalist
Major Competition–Record
- 1966 YMCA National Judo Championships: Nicholson, at 15 years old, won both the Junior & Senior Men’s YMCA National Judo Championships on the same night.
- 1970 La. National Championship Trials Goal Medalist & Grand Champion
- 1970 North Eastern Shufu Judo Yudanshakai Championship 154 LBs Gold Medalist
- 1972 All S. E. Judo Championship Gold Medalist & Grand Champion at 154 Lbs. V Grand Championships are no longer held, but back then the gold medalist of each weight division would fight each other to determine the “Grand Champion” of the tournament!
- 1973 All S. E. Judo Championship Gold Medalist, 176 LBs
- 1974 All S. E. Judo Championship Gold Medalist & Grand Champion at 154 Lbs.
- 1994 National Masters Judo Championship Gold Medalist
- 2007 US Open Masters Judo Championships Gold Medalist
- 2007 Fall Classic Masters Championships Gold Medalist
- 2011 US National Masters Judo Championships Bronze Medalist
- 2013 US National Masters Judo Championships Gold Medalist
- 2009, 10, 11 & 12 La State Judo Championships Gold Medalist
Justin Bush Instructor / Dojo Manager
Instructor
Sensei Justin Bush — Instructor / Dojo Manager
Rank: Shodan
Justin Bush is an accomplished judoka and dedicated instructor who has trained under several highly respected sensei at multiple dojos. Through years of disciplined training and competition, he has developed a reputation for strong technical ability and a deep commitment to the traditions and values of judo.
Mr. Bush has achieved significant success in regional competition. His accomplishments include being a three-time Louisiana and Mississippi State Champion in the 81–90 kg division, a two-time Gulf Coast Judo Open Champion, and a Louisiana State Champion.
In addition to his competitive achievements, Mr. Bush is passionate about teaching and mentoring students. As an instructor, he focuses on helping students develop sound technique while emphasizing the foundational principles of judo—confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance.