sensei max

Sensei Max

Head Instructor

MEET SENSEI MAX KAFKA

Hey! I’m Max, the founder and head instructor here at the Grappler Station. I’ve been on the mat pretty much my whole life (started at age 7), and I’ve spent the last 17 years teaching Judo and Jiu Jitsu, with a focus on Youth Development.

My philosophy is simple: keep training fun, but focused. Our job as instructors is to know each and every student, and to develop trust through every interaction so we can help students become confident, coachable, and successful people (both inside and outside of the dojo.

A little about me:

  • USA National Judo Champion, 2015
  • Judo Black Belt, 3rd Degree
  • Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brown Belt
  • Former Director of Youth Judo at the USA Olympic Training Center, Boston (2012–2015)
  • SafeSport Certified
  • CPR and Concussion

Courses by

Sensei Max
Cross Grip Pulldown

Cross Grip Pulldown

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Sensei Max
Judo
Bennett Roll

Bennett Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Akimoto Roll

Akimoto Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
The Assassin

The Assassin

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Sensei Max
Judo
The Butcher Turnover

The Butcher Turnover

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Sensei Max
Judo
What is Judo?

What is Judo?

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Sensei Max
Judo
Huizinga Roll

Huizinga Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Gut Wrench

Gut Wrench

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Sensei Max
Judo
3 Best Grip Breaks

3 Best Grip Breaks

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Sensei Max
Judo
Reverse Half Nelson

Reverse Half Nelson

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Sensei Max
Judo