Beaver Dam, WI

Jerry L. Cypert (Supervising Instructor)- a fifth (5^th) degree Black Belt certified by USA Judo – the certification body for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).  Sensei Jerry began Judo in high school where Judo was a letter sport.  Sensei Cypert, an International Level Coach, and Vision Impaired Coach. Sensei Jerry has coached at the USJF Junior National Championships, AM-CAN International Judo Challenge, National Scholastics Championships, Junior Olympics International Championships, and the US Open.  Sensei Cypert is a National level Referee wtih IPSI Certification, and has refereed throughout the US.

Jerry is a 1974 Graduate of UW – Oshkosh, where he earned his bachelor degree majoring in Political Science and minoring in Speech, 1976 Graudate of UW – Milwaukee, where he earned his Masters degree in Social Work (MSW).  He also is certified by the Academy of Social Workers (ASW).

Darlene S. Cypert (Head Instructor)-a Third (3rd) degree Black Belt certified by USA Judo.  Sensei Darlene started Judo in 2000. Darlene is a 2007 Graduate of Concordia University – Mequon, where she earned her Bachelor degree in Management of Criminal Justice, and retired in 2021 as a Correctional Sergeant for the Wisconsin Department of Corrections at Dodge Correctional Institution. Sensei Darlene is the business manager of Hogosha Judo llc and the lead coach for: local, state and regional tournaments. She is a National Level Coach.  

Josh Cypert (Associate Instructor) – a Third (3rd) degree Black Belt certified by USA Judo.  Sensei Josh is a National Level Coach, National Referee, an IPSI  certified Coach and Referee.

Sensei Josh, a national competitor, has competed at the following higher level events: USJF Junior National Championships, AM-CAN International Judo Challenge, National Scholastics Championships, Junior Olympics International Championships, and the US Open. 

Sensei Josh (with his brother Mike) captured a Bronze at the USJF Junior National Kata Championships and the medal was presented by Keiko Fukuda Sensei.

Josh is a 2017 Graduate of UW – Whitewater, where he earned his bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. He is a veteran of the US Army. Josh is currently working in the Electrician Field.

Mike Cypert (Associate Instructor) – a Third (3rd) degree Black Belt certified by USA Judo.  Sensei Mike is a National Level Coach and Regional Referee.

Sensei Mike, a national competitor, has competed at the following higher level events: USJF Junior National Championships, AM-CAN International Judo Challenge, National Scholastics Championships, Junior Olympics International Championships, and the US Open. 

Sensei Mike (with his brother Josh) captured a Bronze at the USJF Junior National Kata Championships and the medal was presented by Keiko Fukuda Sensei.

Mike is a 2015 Graduate of UW – Madison, where he earned his Bachelor Degree (double major) in East Asian Studies, Chinese and Criminal Justice.   He is married to Angela, with two children. Mike is a Certified Law Enforcement Officer.