Alex Fincannon
USJA 2nd class Brown Belt
Assistant Coach for Sr Judo Team ages 17 to 29
USJA Coach
Joe Wells
Head Coach of SAGA Judo Team
4th Degree Judo Black Belt, USJA and
USA Judo National Coach
USJA Certified Rank Examiner
USJA Local Referee
2 Time National Silver Medalist -73kg
2019 JA/JF in NYC
2023 ATJA in Wendell NC
Justin Goins
1st Degree Judo Black
Owner of SAGA Combat
3 time National Champion
2019 JA/JF, NYC
2021 ATJA, Atlanta
2022 ATJA, Atlanta
USA Judo Coach
Rachel Hudson
Assistant Coach for Kids ages 6 to 11
USJA 2nd class Brown Belt
USJA Coach
USJA Referee
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Monday 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm
Class Schedule
Meet our Coaches
Welcome to SAGA Judo!
We are proud to be an official US Judo Association Club, #NC4247, based at SAGA Combat in Lincolnton, NC. Our facility is located at 658 Center Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
The goal of this website is to inform and educate you about Judo and the USJA. We aim to help you become a stronger version of yourself, both mentally and physically, through the practice of Judo.
At SAGA, we have an experienced team of coaches dedicated to your growth and development:
- **Sensei Joseph Wells**, a 4th Degree Judo Black Belt, USJA National Coach, USA Judo National Coach, and USJA Certified Rank Examiner.
- **Justin Goins**, a USJA Judo 1st Degree Black Belt, USA Judo Coach, and three-time Judo National Champion.
All of our Judo coaches at SAGA are trained in USA Judo SafeSport and CDC Heads Up Concussion protocols. Additionally, they have been background screened by NCSI to ensure your safety and well-being.
We look forward to supporting your Judo journey!
Joey Wells
Assistant Coach
USJA Coach
USJA Referee
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