The East Bay Judo Institute, one of the leading schools of judo instruction in the United States, dates back to the early 1960s when it was known as the Berkeley Judo Club on University Avenue, according to the website. It's been at the El Cerrito site on San Pablo Avenue since January, 1991. Head instructor Dr. David Matsumoto is a professor of psychology at San Francisco State University. Members of the institute have participated in the World Championships and the Olympics. In addition to judo, students are taught rules of etiquette and behavior and Japanese culture.