Ed Maley Explained

Ed Maley was a 9th dan judoka from the United States. He was featured in Black Belt Magazine multiple times.

Judo career

Maley was born in Brooklyn, New York City.^[1] He was inducted into the Black Belt Magazine Hall of Fame in 1980. Ed Maley taught judo for 65 years,^[2] starting judo as a teenager in New York city and continuing while in the Air Force. From 1959-1965, he was the Florida State Champion.^[3] Maley taught in Florida,^[4] his school opened in 1963.^[5] He trained many national champions during his training.^[1] Maley died on October 2, 2019, at the age of 87.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Black Belt. google.com. July 1980.
2. Web site: Five questions with Ed Maley, judo instructor. 11 September 2013. TBO.com.
3. Web site: Black Belt. google.com. September 1973.
4. Web site: Florida Class of Judo Instructor Honored for Six Decades of Service. Tamas Mondovics. Osprey Observer.
5. Web site: Black Belt. google.com. December 1988.
6. Web site: Johnston . Joey . October 30, 2019 . Ed Maley, the people’s sensei, taught judo to thousands in Tampa . March 15, 2023 . . en.