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 Foot Sweep Article in Black Belt Magazine
Sensei Gary Interviewed by the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Sensei Gary's Presentation on Judo and Developing Life Skills
Listen to Sensei Gary Interviewed by the BBC on Valdimir Putin
Is This Sensei Gary or Is This Tony Soprano? View This to Decide

Sensei Gary Allegheny Mountain AAU Champion 1968


Sensei Gary with Keil Soon Park in 1972





· Gabriel Goltz, 1992 & 1993 Junior National Champion
· Nathan Goltz, 1992, 1993, & 1994 Junior National Champion
· Dave Reaver, 2000 Masters National Champion
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Nick Niakan, 2003 Masters National
· 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

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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


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



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