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
Russian Tie Grip

Russian Tie Grip

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Sensei Max
Judo
Craig Fallon Roll

Craig Fallon Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Travis Stevens Roll

Travis Stevens Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Spring Roll

Spring Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Power Half Nelson

Power Half Nelson

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Sensei Max
Judo
Reverse Sankaku

Reverse Sankaku

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Sensei Max
Judo
Gator Roll

Gator Roll

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Sensei Max
Judo
Tie Up Series

Tie Up Series

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Sensei Max
Judo
Wrist Control Series

Wrist Control Series

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Sensei Max
Judo