Rachel Hudson 

Assistant Coach for Kids ages 6 to 11

USJA 2nd class Brown Belt 

USJA Coach 

​USJA Referee



                 





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SAGA Combat Kosen Judo 

Winter Championship 

​December 7th 2024

To register email your info to sagajudo@yahoo.com or text Joe Wells -704-619-578 

We need your Name: Age : Judo or BJJ Rank : Weight : Male or Female Name of Dojo or gym you train at 

20$ first division 

10$ 2nd division 

30$ if registered after Dec 1st

Payable through Paypal sagajudo@yahoo.com or Zelle -704-619-5789



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! 

         

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 

Joey Wells 

Assistant Coach 

USJA Coach 

USJA Referee



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 

Monday 4:15 pm to 6:45 pm

Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm 

​Class Schedule

​Meet our Coaches