Sandy Fakaosi

Sandra has been working with at risk youth at Osborne School in Santa Clara County's Juvenile Detention Facility since 1994.  Through her work she has received training in gang awareness, de-escalation techniques and conflict management.  She has also received training at Santa Clara University in behavior modification.  Sandra is also an accomplished athlete in the sports of wrestling and judo.  She is the 1999 World Champion in free-style wrestling and a three time Olympian in judo.  In Judo one's goal is to control your opponent using balance and leverage.  Sandra enjoys working with youth many areas.  She not only works with the youth at Juvenile Hall but has also worked with children of all ages at various judo and wrestling camps.  She does her best to help them set positive goals for themselves and realize that they have the ability to accomplish these goals. She has escorted hundreds of adolescents to various programs throughout the country.

Epoki Fakaosi

Epoki Fakaosi is a native of Tonga, a country in the South Pacific.  There he taught both judo and self-defense classes to students from four to eighteen years of age.  He closely monitored their behavior as well as providing support encouragement and discipline as needed.  Epoki received training in behavior modification, disciplinary techniques and classroom management from the Development Officer of the Oceania Judo Union.  Epoki has been a member of the Tongan National Judo team since 1997 and is currently training to represent Tonga in the 2004 Olympics.  Epoki has completed many successful transports with JAS and always encourages the children he transports to appreciate what they have in life and make positive choices for their future. He has also volunteered time with the local Boys and Girls Club.