Sensei Val Regas

Valarie Regas discovered Kodokan Judo in 1996, and immediately fell in love with the art.

 Judo, the "Gentle Way," is a Japanese martial art created by Jigoro Kano in the late 1800's, and is one of the most practiced sports in the world. Over the last few decades of practice, Valarie has competed domestically and internationally, been a member of the US U20 World Team, and earned the rank of Sandan (Black Belt 3rd Degree). 

Valarie believes deeply in the first principle of Judo: Mutual Welfare and Benefit, and strives to ensure her classes are a safe space for all students to learn, grow, sweat, and thrive.

When not on tatami, Valarie enjoys gaming, cosplay, sewing, political activism, and raising tiny humans.