Coach Tamayo
Embark on an exciting and transformative judo journey under the expert guidance of Coach Tamayo, a highly-acclaimed and accomplished instructor.
With an illustrious career spanning decades, Coach Tamayo is the former Head Coach of Stanford Judo (1994 – 2020) and holds a prestigious Rokudan (6th-degree black belt).
Born and raised in San Francisco, he discovered his love for judo at the young age of 6 and quickly rose through the ranks to achieve his black belt by 17.
Coach Tamayo has an impressive list of personal achievements, such as:
- 2x US National Bronze Medalist
- 5x California State Champion
- 5th Place US Open
- Sambo World Champion
Beyond his success as a competitor, Coach Tamayo has also demonstrated exceptional coaching prowess. His dedication to his students has garnered him esteemed credentials, including:
- International Judo Coach Certification2x US Paralympics Coach (2004 Athens, Greece and 2008 Beijing, China)
- 3x World Blind Judo Coach
- 3x Para Panamerican Judo Coach
- 2008 Ikko Medal Recipient (for coaching Greg de Wall, US Bronze Medal Paralympian)
