Jan. 29, 2026 – Redmond, Wash. Rocky Abild, a coach at Emerald City Judo, earned National Level Coach recognition from the United States Judo Association, according to a post he shared on Facebook.
The announcement was made following Abild’s continued involvement with Emerald City Judo in Redmond, where he works alongside other coaches and athletes in the program.
In the post, Abild described the recognition as an important milestone and emphasized the value of ongoing learning in the sport.
Abild credited the Emerald City Judo team for its support and guidance, specifically acknowledging Sensei Nelson Salazar, Sensei Greg Dean, and Sensei Mike Hiatt for their roles in his development.
