Coach Blazquez started Judo at the age 9, and practiced for six years in Puerto Rico competing both nationally and internationally. He joined Atlanta Midtown Judo in 2019, and has been an instructor for the Kids Judo Program for the last four years. Coach Blazquez wrestled for five years, and is an assistant coach for a youth Woodstock Wrestling feeder program. He also practices BJJ and especially enjoys coaching his two sons, Caleb and Santiago, who also train at AJM.