Saratoga Judo features an elite coaching staff of highly experienced black belts. We provide comprehensive training tailored for everyone from beginners to advanced students, with a strong focus on community, mutual welfare, and physical fitness.

Instructors

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Mark Hatton

Head Judo Instructor and founder of Saratoga Judo. He has over 40 years of Judo experience, earned his black belt in 1993, and is a veteran competitor.

HEAD JUDO INSTRUCTOR
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Harrison Hatton

A certified Judo black belt (earned under Olympic silver medalist Jason Morris) and an Alliance Jiu-Jitsu black belt who has competed in over 100 tournaments.

JUDO INSTRUCTOR
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Marry Hussey

A 6th-degree black belt and world bronze medalist. She has been practicing since 1971, is a 4-time National Champion across two weight classes, and spent 10 years on the US National Team.

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Kevin McNavich

He is a certified 3rd-degree black belt. He earned his black belt at Tohoku Judo Club in Cambridge, MA, where he actively served as a club instructor before relocating and joining Saratoga Judo.

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Leo Larocque

A long-time student at Saratoga Judo, promoted to Shodan (1st-degree black belt), who runs weekly classes for the club.

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