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WHO IS dr. Rhadi Ferguson?

After competing at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece, Dr. Ferguson began to coach and teach. Immediately after retiring from Judo, he coached two of his clients to a 9th Place finish at the 2005 World Judo Championships. He's coached World Team Members, Olympians, World Champions in Brazilian Jiujitsu, UFC Hall of Famers, Youth Olympians, National Champions and the beautiful children inside of his dojo at Tampa Florida Judo. Dr. Ferguson is also, the only US Athlete to hold an international Head Coaching assignment, as he was the Head Coach for the Bahamas Judo Federation and coached at the Cadet Worlds, Junior Worlds and Senior World Judo Championships.

After traveling the world competing, coaching, teaching and training, Dr. Ferguson is committed to doing what he does best and that is build champions. Now he's focused on building championship parents, coaches, trainers and athletes.

WHAT SOME OF OUR MEMBERS HAVE SAID ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE AT TAMPA FLORIDA JUDO

"I am tremendously grateful for Dr. Ferguson and Tampa Florida Judo. I appreciate all he’s done to better my children as athletes and students and I appreciate the love and support he’s provided us along the way. One of my most important jobs as a Dad is to see to it that my kids grow up in an environment that builds character and Doc is huge part of what we are trying to accomplish as a family. I would highly recommend Doc and Tampa Florida Judo for anyone that has the hunger and fortitude to improve themselves through the struggle that training and competing in Judo can provide."

Keith Booe

Tarpon Springs, FL

“Dr. Ferguson, I just wanted to write and thank you for the opportunity for my daughter Ella to train at your dojo, Tampa Florida Judo. She was very excited to be invited to train with you and I appreciate that you are such an open-minded coach that allows her to explore different training options and perspective in order to stimulate continued growth. Your specialized coaching ability give you the insight to to see her strengths as well as areas of opportunity to always improve her Judo. With your help she continues to be a top competitor at any tournament she competes in and we anticipate her continued national ranking this year. Thank you!”

Frank Valenti
Tampa, FL

"This place was referred to me by my Jiu-Jitsu instructor in San Diego. I was visiting my dad for a week and wanted to get some training in while I was out there. Rhadi is a GREAT instructor. An Olympian in Judo and also a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu. I loved the way his class was structured. He also has a great kid's program. I will definitely make this a regular stop whenever I'm in Tampa."

David F.
San Diego

"My experience with Dr. Ferguson has been.... Life-changing. It is literally life-changing. If you really want to excel not just in Judo, BJJ, Wrestling, etc. but in LIFE, Dr. Ferguson is the best choice. He changed my life forever. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have crossed paths with him. I'm a better person, husband, coach and father because of him. The icing on the cake is I also realized how incompet"ent I was and most coaches (and this is in every sport) really are. And I was able to FIX IT! You have absolutely no clue about the differences in coaching and training until you start hanging around a true professional who is also an Olympian with a superb educational background. You think you know but you really don't know. I literally consume everything that he puts out and I've been a client for years. And all of my 5 children are National Champions because we literally do EXACTLY what he recommends without adding to it or taking away from it. EXACTLY."

Jay Foster, JD

"Wow, the level of instruction at this gym is high as ever, look at the credentials of the head instructor, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, and you’ll see why. Great coaching in detail of moves and ability of Dr. Ferguson to communicate is among the best I’ve seen. The students there are great too, especially the kids. I was very impressed with them. Their toughness, coachability, technique, strength, and so much more. Dr. Ferguson has created some genuine mat monsters. Something I found very unique is he is bilingual, I haven’t seen that stated anywhere. He’d coach some students in English, switch to Spanish for other students, and back to English for others. All without skipping a beat. Overall a great place if you’re into Judo or Jiu Jitsu. You can’t go wrong training at this gym!"

Benjamin Germano
Tampa, FL

"No frills and no false sense of unearned accomplishment....just unbelievably intense, intelligent training that will that will take you to the next level, no matter what level you currently are, beginner or professional fighter. For parents, this is not for the MMA moms that should've been soccer moms that I see a lot of down here in Florida. This is not for anyone who needs a belt and/or stripe promotion every other month to justify their efforts in the martial arts. Dr. Rhadi Ferguson will let you know his school isn't for everyone, so don't be surprised if it isn't. If it is though, then you will be much better for it."

Timothy Gibson
Tampa

"Dr. Ferguson is not about ordinary. He is all about teaching the necessary skills and attitude needed to lead an extraordinary life by doing the extra in ordinary. He has exposed us to the level of hard work that is required to succeed at the highest levels and not accept the ordinary in life. Dr. Ferguson applies the heat in order to mold his students and rebuild them into mentally stronger individuals who know how to apply themselves to excel and be the best they can be. Now this is not for everyone, but because of Dr. Ferguson’s coaching, I feel my daughter can overcome whatever comes her way, and he has set her up to lead an extraordinary life. Dr. Ferguson’s program means so much more for myself and my daughter. Much more than just Judo."

Alan Davidson
Tampa

"I had the pleasure of attending a seminar by Dr. Rhadi Ferguson this past weekend. Rhadi is an expert of the disciplines of judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu and his accomplishments in the sporting world speak for themselves. What was more impressive however, was his gift for conveying the seamless transitions and applications of the two arts in an intelligent, articulate and systematic manner. He is the embodiment of a seeming dichotomy to which I aspire: a savage, powerful untamed beast on the mat and a well-spoken, humorous and motivating consummate professional off the mat. Thank you, professor for the experience!"

Michael Lee, MD

Tampa, FL

"Dr. Ferguson goes out of his way to teach not just judo but life skills with constant lectures and motivational speeches to the kids. He takes pride in his students and even worked to help a high schooler who was having some problems with grades achieve the next level including getting her a wrestling scholarship to a University. Her last judo class before heading off to college was an emotional farewell that had all of us in tears as she cried and gave Dr. Ferguson the biggest bear hug. You could see the love and respect in the moment. Dr. Ferguson’s program helps to build the kids into mentally stronger individuals who know what it takes to achieve their goals."

Raymond LaTulippe
Tampa

" First, I have to say that I've attended many very good seminars, that have all helped me in different ways.... but then you have those milestone moments. Those moments where a light bulb is turned on, and you suddenly see things that you never could, no matter how hard you tried. Dr. Rhadi's seminar was just that for me. I honesty believe if I continue to drill what he showed me that it will change my jiu-jitsu life. What I feared most in my martial arts learning, has never felt more natural in my head, until now. Thank you so much Dr. Rhadi. I honestly truly appreciate your teaching style. Learning doesn't come easy to me, but the way you explained & demonstrated the techniques, made me understand things that I never could. Again, thank you."

Vanessa Retes, BJJ World Champion
Tampa, FL

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