Spokane, WA – Athletes from the Jason Morris Judo Center (JMJC) in Glenville, NY performed extremely well at the US Sr. Nationals held in The Podium Arena in Spokane, WA, May 20, 2023 taking home a total of 8 Medals including 6 Gold. Ari Berliner (24) captured his third straight 66kg National Title in dominating fashion going 5-0 on the day. Nicole Stout (26) also won her third straight 78kg National crown going 4-0 for the day. Nate Keeve (28) was the third JMJC athlete to win a third National title as he also won 100kg in 2019 and 2018. Keeve was 4-0 for the event. Melissa Myers (27) won her second 70kg National Championship going 4-0 on the day. Myers also won gold in 2021. Defending 81kg National Champ, Kell Berliner (29) picked up a silver medal losing only in the final. Vito Picozzo (36) won a gold in the 90kg Veterans (35-39yrs.) division and Jen Williams (36) also won a Veterans gold winning the 70kg (35-39yrs.). Iain Berliner (19) won a silver medal in the 66kg under21 weight class then went 2-2 taking 9th place at 66kg. Ramon Hernandez (22) went 3-2 at 81kg taking 7th and Max Alaynick was 2-2 also at 81kg to take 9th place closing out the JMJC athletes participation at this years Nationals. The JMJC now has won a remarkable 149 total medals including 49 Gold at the US Sr. Nationals.
