About the Author

AnnMaria De Mars is one of the most decorated U.S. judokas in the history of the sport. At her West Coast Judo Training Center she coaches athletes in judo, mixed martial arts and grappling. James Pedro Sr. has represented the United States as an international judo competitor in Europe and South America. He is the founder of Pedro's Judo Center where he coaches athletes in wrestling and mixed martial arts. They both live in Santa Monica, California.