Sensei Michelle Gall

Sensei Michelle Gall: Judo Instructor/Vice President/ National Referee

Michelle Davis is an instructor and vice president of the Bushido Judo School. She has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Cornell University in Ithaca, where she started judo training in 1971. She currently holds a Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt) in Judo. She also trained in Matsubayashi Shorin-Ryu Karate and holds fourth degree black belt ranks in karate and weapons arts. Michelle practiced Judo at the Durham YMCA and competed in many tournaments. She finished third in the 1980 National Sports Festival judo competition. Michelle and her children John and Agnes began training with the Bushido Judo School in 1995 at the Durham Recreation Department. Both of Michelle's children are first degree black belt judo and karate students. Michelle has USJA coaching training and referee training.

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Outstanding Samurai

for the month of December

Congratulations Henry!!!

I've chosen Henry Sells as the Outstanding Samurai this month for several reason. Henry gives 100% when he is training. His Judo is improving tremendously and it's quite obvious that he has Bushido in his blood, but.... the main reason i choose Henry this month is this... at 14 years old, as president of the National Jr Honors Society, Henry was instrumental in organizing a fund raising event which helped raise over 1600.00 for a girl at his school who was diagnosed with Leukemia and Diabetes. I'm extremely proud of Henry. It's this sort of selflessness, compassion and spirit that is the heart of Bushido Judo School. On top of all this... Henry also manages to make excellent grades as well as play other sports at school. I'm looking for great things from Henry in the future, A fine example to his peers.

Henry...You are an excellent example of the vision I have for Bushido. Continue to represent us well at Home, School and in the Community!

A True Samurai Warrior!!
Go Bushido!!!

- Sensei Darian Stokes