Sensei Paul “Bob” Rush
B.A., Mdiv
Sensei Bob Rush, a minister of the gospel for over 20 years, started C.E.M. Judo over a decade ago. With the goal of equipping students with the tools necessary for life as well as competition, Sensei Bob began the Christian based judo program known as C.E.M. Judo. C.E.M. judo merges the Christian world view, with the philosophy of Jigoro Kano the founder of Judo, in a seamless union which many hundreds of people have come to be blessed through.
Sensei Bob started martial arts in the 1970’s, and began Judo in 1988. Now a third degree black in Judo (sandan), Sensei Bob coaches one of the 10 largest judo clubs in the United States Judo Association. Having taken nearly 50 first place medals at the USJA/USJF Winter Nationals, as well as having coached players who have earned international competition points, C.E.M. Judo has earned a reputation as a strong competitive school.
Sensei Bob has earned a B.A. from California Baptist University in the field of religious studies, as well as a Masters degree from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary. While attending California Baptist University, Sensei Bob started the Cal Baptist Judo/Jujitsu club which won the club of the year award his Senior year.
Sensei Bob is adept at teaching all levels and ages of students, and offers classes for students as young as 4 years old.