Stockton Judo Club of New Jersey

Stockton Judo Club of New Jersey is a collegiate judo club based at Stockton University in Galloway, NJ. Founded in October 2009 by Coach Dave Goldmann, the club has practiced on Sports Center Arena Court #2, with a Spring 2025 schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Dave Goldmann began practicing Judo in 1972 while attending college at Rochester Institute of Technology, earned his Shodan or 1st degree black belt in 1983, received his 2nd degree black belt in 1995, and was promoted to 3rd degree black belt in April 2021. He also earned a 7th degree black belt in Ni Sei Kyto Ryu jujitsu in September 2005 and has instructed classes, clubs, and clinics across NJ, NY, NC, VA, MA, and Sweden. Training follows the judo system created in 1882 by Jigoro Kano, covering throws, takedowns, ground pins, joint locks, chokes, and pre-arranged weapons and striking defenses for Stockton University students.