Program

Joshi Judo Camp is a fun-filled weekend program that features instruction on kata as well as competitive judo.

Instructors

Sensei Eiko Shepherd

Sensei Eiko Shepherd

Eiko Saito Shepherd (8th Dan)

  • Instructor at Joshi Judo Camp (1990 – Present)
  • Former Instructor Mastudo Police Department
  • First woman to compete in Japan against a man at the Kodokan!
  • USA Judo International Coach
  • USA Judo National A Kata Judge (All 7 Katas)
  • 1993 Women’s Head Coach for US Olympic Festival
  • 1995 World Bench Press Champion
  • Owner & Head Instructor – Kito‐Kan Judo Club, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Originally from the Kodokan – Tokyo Japan

2025 Joshi Judo Camp Guest Instructor

Karol Palacios

Elite athlete, coach, and former Colombian National Team Member. Head instructor of junior class Seattle Dojo. Karol has been practicing judo for 23 years and is multilingual

  • USJF Certified Coach representing the NW Yundanshakai
  • USJF Certified Instructor
  • 2024 World Championships Veterans 63kg – Silver
  • 2013 Rainer Cup – Bronze
  • 2013 High Mountain Open – Gold
  • 2013 Continental Crown – 1st
  • 2012 Rainer Cup – 1st
  • 2012 Evergreen State Open – 1st
  • 2011 Seattle Tournament – 1st
  • 2011 Florida Open – 1st
  • 2011 Rainer Cup – 1st
  • 2010 Golden State Open – 1st
  • 2010 US Open Championship – 1st
  • 2009 National Mayores – 1st
  • 2008 Jeugos Nacionales – 1st

Plus numerous tournaments in Columbia.