Judo

At the age of 7 years old, Oliver started the sport of Judo.

His club was Budokan Judo Club in Hialeah, Florida.

Oliver was taught Judo by head coach Evelio Garcia and assistant coach John Corley.

Oliver stayed in the sport until the age of 12 years.

Below are some of the friends Oliver made.

Oliver Corley — Budokan Judo Club

Head Coach Evelio Garcia & Oliver

Budokan Judo Coach Evelio Garcia

Not enough can be said about Judo coach Evelio Garcia. Evelio has trained more Judo champions than any one coach. Students that got their start with Evelio Garcia often went on to state and national championships. Too many champions were made in the Budokan to mention here; some of these champions have taken their sport all the way to the Olympic platform. Evelio has dedicated his life to the sport of Judo; to have been trained by Evelio Garcia was a privilege.

Thank you Evelio for my instruction and your friendship.

John Corley

Oliver’s First Loss

Oliver Corley and Judo Champion Jimmy Pedro — **Oliver & World Judo Champion Jimmy Pedro April 1999, Spokane, Washington.**

Oliver tried to defeat World Judo Champion Jimmy Pedro in his first Judo tournament in Spokane, Washington in April of 1999. Oliver was just under 2 years old, Jimmy won of course. Thanks for the photo, Jimmy.

Budokan Judo Club - Oliver Corley — 2005 World Judo Champion Yanet Bermoy of Cuba

Taken with Oliver at Budokan Judo Club.

Friends at Budokan Judo Club

Oliver & Jose

Stan & Oliver

Budokan Judo Club

Yosbel, Yanisi and Yaslin of Budokan Judo Club