Profile of Sensei Gary Goltz

 

Sensei Gary Goltz, 7th dan, began studying judo in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania under the famous Korean champion in 1965, Kyu Ha Kim, 9th dan, owner of Kim's Martial Arts. He also trained under the 1967 World Silver Medalist Kiel Soon Park, 9th dan, President of the Korean Judo Association in the USA. In 1971, Sensei Gary initiated a judo program at the University of Pittsburgh, which is still going strong today. He began to emerged as a judo leader following his election as the AAU Regional Chairman in 1977. 

After moving to Southern California, Sensei Gary recognized the need for a dojo in his local area and founded Goltz Judo Club in 1987.  He then formed a close friendship with the late Dr. Osvaldo Zarantonello, 9th dan, who was the club's technical advisor.  

Gary is a Bronze Benefactor Life Member of the United States Judo Association where he serves as volunteer Chief Operating Officer, Funding Committee Chair, Awards, and Tournament Committees Member.  In 2003, Sensei Gary was inducted into the USJA's Hall of Fame as Coach of the Year.

Sensei Gary's Videos, Interviews, & Articles:

 

 

 

Sensei Gary's Foot Sweep Article in Black Belt Magazine

Watch Sensei Gary Performing a Judo Self Defense Kata

Sensei Gary Interviewed by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Sensei Gary Interviewed by Junior Champion Julia DeMars

Sensei Gary's Presentation on Judo and Developing Life Skills

 

Listen to Sensei Gary Interviewed by the BBC on Valdimir Putin

See Sensei Gary vs. Several Viscous Opponents in a Ground Fight

Is This Sensei Gary or Is This Tony Soprano? View This to Decide

Sensei Gary's judo mentors Mr. Kim & Dr. Z

Sensei Gary Allegheny Mountain AAU Champion 1968

Sensei Gary at age 18

Sensei Gary with Keil Soon Park in 1972

Sensei Gary with fellow advisors to the LAPD's Arrest & Control Unit

Sensei Gary's Judo Credentials:

·         USJA Master Coach, Rank Examiner, Referee, & Kata Instructor

·         Defensive Tactics Consultant, Los Angeles Police Department

·         JRDG Kappo Katsu-Hou (Japanese Resuscitation) Certified in Japan

Olympic Champion Saito, Dr. Z, Sensei Gary, & US Blind Team at the Kodokan

Sensei Gary's Distinctions as a Judo Coach:

·         US Blind Team, 1991 World Championships

·         California Goodwill 1992 & 1995 Judo Missions to Japan

·         Callae Goltz, 1990, 1991, 1992 (Triple Crown), 1993, & 1994 Junior National Champion

Keiko Fukuda 9th Dan with Callae Goltz in 1993

Sensei Gary with his kids & Toshiro Daigo, 10th Dan in 1995

·         Gabriel Goltz, 1992 & 1993 Junior National Champion

·         Nathan Goltz, 1992, 1993, & 1994 Junior National Champion

·        Austin Provencher, 1995 Junior National Champion

·        Dave Reaver, 2000 Masters National Champion

·         Allen Johnson, 2001 & 2003 Masters National & World Champion

·         Nick Niakan, 2003 Masters National Champion

·         Dave Guerrero & Greg Works, 2004 Masters National Champions

·         Sarah Crosby, 2005 Junior National Champion

·         Jerry Tambe, 2005 & 2006 Masters National Champion

·         Top Performing Club at the 2007 USJA Winter Nationals

·        Brad Karmann, 2008 & 2009 Masters National Champion

·        Gavin Purdy, 2009 National Collegiate Judo Association Champion

·         Peter & Luke Troy, Joseph Riestra, 2009 Junior National Champions

Sensei Gary's Accomplishments as USJA - COO:

·         Lead the USJA from a $50K deficit to a $20K surplus

·         Increased membership 20% forming dozens of new USJA clubs

·          Developed Grassroots Judo™ Joint Winter & Junior Nationals

·        Created USJA Partenerships with GTMA, Zebra Mats, & Black Belt

Note to Sensei Gary from "Judo" Gene LeBell

Sensei Gary presenting a certificate to Hayward Nishioka

The Late Helio Gracie's inscription to "my good friend Sensei Gary" in his book

Sensei Gary's Education & Business Credentials:

·         B.A., University of Pittsburgh, Rhetoric & Communications, Cum Laude, 1976

·         M.B.A., Pepperdine University, President & Key Executive Program, with Honor, 1988

·         Executive Council Member, ABL Healthcare Organization, since 1989

·         Ernst & Young, Los Angeles Entrepreneur of the Year, Nominee, 1993

·         President, Goltz Healthcare Sales Strategies, since 1995

Sensei Gary & Sensei O.J. Soler celebrating over 20 years of friendship!

Sensei Gary & George Harris when they met in 1977 are still friends today



Sensei Gary and Jim Bregman with Yonah Melnick, Coach for Israel

Sensei Gary's Affiliations & Awards:

·         Community Service Award, Chaffey Joint Union School District, 1995

·         Recipient, Mayor's Certificate of Tribute, City of Los Angeles, 2000

·         Director of Parades, Los Angeles City Council District 4, Hollywood

·         Member, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks

·         Life Member, California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation

Sensei Gary's "Broderick Crawford, Highway Patrol" 55 Buick

Watch Sensei Gary on TV Driving His "Highway Patrol" 55 Buick

Watch Season 1 of "Highway Patrol" on Sling.com

Contact Sensei Gary

Sensei Gary's Facebook Page

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