Profile of Sensei Gary Goltz

 

 

Watch Sensei Gary Perform a Judo Self Defense Kata

Sensei Gary Goltz, 7th dan, began studying judo in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1965 under the well known Korean champion Kyu Ha Kim, 9th dan, owner of Kim's Martial Arts.  In 1971, Sensei Gary initiated a judo program at the University of Pittsburgh, which is still going strong today.  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 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. (Talking judo with Gary Goltz)

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

Sensei Gary Allegheny Mountain AAU Champion 1968

Sensei Gary at age 18

Sensei Gary with the LAPD's Arrest and Control Trainers and Advisors

Sensei Gary's Judo Credentials:

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

·         Defensive Tactics Consultant, Los Angeles Police Department

·         JRDG Kappo Katsu-Hou Certified in Japan

Olympic Champion Saito, Dr. Z, Sensei Gary, and 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 and his kids with Toshiro Daigo, 10th Dan in 1995

·         Gabriel Goltz, 1992 and 1993 Junior National Champion

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

·        Austin Provencher, 1995 Junior National Champion

·        Dave Reaver, 2000 Masters National Champion

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

·         Nick Niakan, 2003 Masters National Champion

·         Dave Guerrero and Greg Works, 2004 Masters National Champions

·         Sarah Crosby, 2005 Junior National Champion

·         Jerry Tambe, 2005 and 2006 Masters National Champion

·         Top Performing Club at the 2007 USJA Winter Nationals

·        Brad Karmann and Dr. Greg Tan, 2008 Masters National Champions

·        Gavin Purdy, 2008 Brown Belt National Champion

Note to Sensei Gary from "Judo" Gene LeBell

Sensei Gary presenting a certificate to Hayward Nishioka

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

Sensei Gary's Education and Business Credentials:

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

·         M.B.A., Pepperdine University, President and 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 with George Harris in 1977 and in 2004

Sensei Gary's Affiliations and 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 and 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 Sensei Gary vs. Several Viscous Opponents in a Ground Fight

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