Los Mo Dojo
Los Mo Dojo are Affiliates with Red Bluff Judo , United States Judo federation USJF. Mendes Jiu-Jitsu and the International Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu Federation IBJJF . We offer wrestling and Nogi classes as well.
Our Staff
Greg Blanco has been a Judoka for over 50 years and has earned a 5th degree black belt (Godan) through the United States Judo Federation. Blanco Sensei started training in southern California under Roy “Pop” Moore Sr. This training with Roy Moore Sr. makes Blanco sensei's judo lineage only one degree removed from Jigoro Kano himself. He continued to train under Al Holtman before joining the military, both Al Holtman and Roy Moore Sr. are major contributors to American Judo. Blanco Sensei’s connection to the early days of Judo here in California and his connection to other well-known Judoka like Fukuda Sensei allowed him to open a USJF approved club in the small town of Red Bluff California. Blanco Sensei has trained kids, men, and women’s self-defense, as well as Law Enforcement. Blanco Sensei is a retired from service as a Law enforcement officer and a firefighter.
Greg Blanco
Sensei Red Bluff Judo
Josh is the founder and head instructor at Los Mo Dojo. Josh wanted to share his love of Judo ,Juijitsu and grappling with the community. Josh opened Los Mo Dojo and with the help of the community ,the board of directors and many others he was able to make Los Mo Dojo a true 501(3)(c) non profit. Josh is a visionary who works tirelessly to spread the teachings of Judo at no cost. Josh is a 16-year Judoka who has practiced under (Godan) 5th degree black belt Greg Blanco at Red Bluff Judo. He was promoted by the Central Coast Yudanshakai in May of 2022 to the rank of Shodan 1st degree black belt. He has worked for the last year as a Judo coach at Shasta Combat Base instructing kids and adults. He also has practiced Jujitsu since 2017 under Professor Nathan Mendes. Josh is a Federally certified Leadership and Life coach earning his certificate in 2021. He has helped to train Law Enforcement Officers throughout California in fighting and de-escalation techniques.
Joshua Root
Founder of Los Mo Dojo
House Rules and Traditions
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Be Respectful - Greet coaches and welcome others who are visiting
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Be Punctual - Be on time and leave promptly after class unless allowed by coaches for further practice
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Follow Directions - Coaches and instructors strive for a healthy and safe environment for everyone. It is important to follow directions of the Coaches to ensure safety
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Train Hard - Come ready to learn and work hard
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Personal Hygiene - Keep nails cut, always wash your uniform, and come to class clean
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Keep all shoes and sandals off of the mats
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Before you train with someone, bow or touch hands
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No recording or pictures, unless authorized by the coach
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