Although many of you may not remember the name Sensei James Powers, he has been a member of Jujitsu America since the beginning and contiunes to teach in both Judo and Jujitsu and has been a member of Cahill's Judo Academy.for 38 years. 

In 1982 he was named " Instructor of the Year" and 10 years later was inducted into the "Black Belt Hall of Fame"for Jujitsu America. 

Sensei Powers played a big part along with Coach Cahill in the development of many of the National Champions at Cahill's Judo Academy. As of this date Cahill's has produce over 1000 National and International Champions and continue to excel in Sport Judo. 

Coach Cahill said he get's all the credit but Coach Powers should take a lot of the credit because we had a great working relationship together which made it easy for both of us to coach any of our athletes.  Coach Powers is also instremental in producing two of America's top female competitors, sisters Charlee and Davina Minkin. Charlee represented the United States at the World Championships in Germany (2001).