Toni Lettner Visits the AC On December 6th and 8th, two time NY Open Champion, Toni Lettner ran the workout.Toni won the 73kg weight class title in 2007 and 2008.

He demonstrated his two signature techniques: Sumi Gaeshi and Sankaku Jime. Toni’s sumi gaeshi begins by breaking the opponent’s grip and attacking from the side. He then positions himself for Ouchi Gari or Sumi. He demonstrated three different variations of this technique.

Toni demonstrated Sankaku techniques that begin from the top as opposed to the bottom. In one variation, Uki is on his stomach and Tori attacks by wedging his knee between uki’s elbow and chest. Tori then step forward with his other leg and places his foot just forward of uki’s head. Tori rolls to his side, taking uki with him and applies the Sankaku.

In addition to his amazing judo techniques, Toni gave us a great workout beginning with a very impressive warm-up that included gut wrenching core exercises.

After Wednesday’s workout, Toni was treated to dinner in the Tap Room. Thanks Toni.


Anthony Vennitti was presented with his First Place medal and prize money in last month’s Dallas Invitational.


Men US Rank World Rank World Points

Top 22 men qualify for Olympics
60 kg
Kossor 1 44 176

Kunihiro 2 61 110

number 22 354

66kg Bolen non NYAC 1 20 308

number 22

294

73kg
Delpopolo 1 14 420

Michael Eldred non NYAC 2 24 282

number 22

360

81kg
Travis Stevens 1 17 448

Harry St Leger 2

number 22

388


90kg
Aaron Cohen 1 45 168

Gary St Leger 3 56 116

Larsen non -NYAC 2 55 120

number 22

340

100kg Vashkulat 1 28 288

Higashi 2 51 114

number 22

366

100+kg McCormick 1 43 152

number 22

342

Women US Rank World Rank World Points

Top 14 qualify for the Olympics

48kg Bouyssou 1 66 66

number 14

508

57kg Charmichael 2 53 104

Martin 3 50 100

Malloy non NYAC 1 15 438

number 14

450

63kg Nakao 1 38 190

number 14

422

78 kg Harrison 1 4 1058
number 14
560


Upcoming Tournaments and Special Events

FLORIDA OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS
January 14, 15 2011
Venue: Coral Springs Gymnasium
2501 Coral Spring Dr, Coral Springs, Fl 33065.
Contact: Gerry Navarro (786-402-3627) Gerrynavarro@aol.com or
www.eteamz.com/PantherJudo/

The 18th Annual Starrett Cup
Sunday, January 23rd 2011
Location: Island Garden
45 Cherry Valley Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Tournament Directors: Parnel Legros: (914) 243-6259
Lou Balestrieri (631) 767-8052

PEDRO’S CHALLENGE
Sunday, February 20th, 2011
Location: Wakefield Memorial High School
60 Farm Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Tournament Director: Jimmy Pedro, at jimmypedro@zebramats.com or 978-973-6238.
More info about the event can be found at www.pedrosmartialarts.com

THE TWENTY- FOURTH ANNUAL LIBERTY BELL JUDO CLASSIC
Date: Saturday March 26, 2011 – Juniors & Youth
Sunday March 27, 2011 – Seniors
Location: Asplundh Field House Academy of New Church
2775 Buck Road Bryn Athyn PA 19009
Tournament Directors: Louis Moyerman email LMoyerman@aol.com
Home (215) 698-1289 Cell (215) 313-2098
Joseph Condello email JCondello@libertybelljudo.com
Home (610) 924-0218