Author: Brett Lewis

I am frequently asked “what do I have to do to get promoted?”
To find the answer to this question, you need look no further than the USJF rank requirements. For your convenience, I have posted links here.
You should read and be familiar with these as they pertain to your next promotion.

• Senior Rank Requirements
• Junior Rank Requirements

I clearly remember all of my black belt promotions. I will also always remember this promotion as it is my first promotion to nidan.
I am truly pleased and proud to announce the promotion of John Yen to nidan.
After the promotion, John asked me if I could please take it back. I responded that it is not something I give or take away, he has earned the promotion. All I did was recognize his achievement.
John, congratulations!

Thanks to Tim Neal for the following photos of the tournament last weekend.
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The tournament is next weekend and I wanted to make sure everyone who intends on competing has all the needed information.
1. if you have a completed entry form and an instructor’s signature, send it in with a check to Pacific Judo Academy by this Saturday.
2. If you don’t have the form completed or a instructor signed waiver, e-mail Bret Miche with your name, rank, age, the division you will be competing in, your club, and your USJF membership # before next Wednesday.
3. If you email in your information, you will need to turn in the completed paper work at the time of weigh-in.
4. Everyone will need to bring their USJF card to weigh-in.
5. The entry form is here.
6. If anyone has questions, email me or leave them in the comments.
7. Don’t forget, we have practice Monday.

On Feb. 27, the day after the tournament, Pacific Judo will be hosting a joint coaching and Refereeing clinic. I would encourage everyone who can to go. The information for the refereeing part of the clinic is here!.

I just found out that last Thursday Destinee severely burned her leg and was hospitalized for several days. All of us at Spokane Judo hope for her speedy return to health.
We are thinking of her!

The best part of teaching judo is seeing the students progress and learn. It is often tempting to take credit for the learning and achievements of the students but the instructor simply provides the opportunity to learn, each student chooses what they wish to do with that opportunity.
As students progress in judo, we start to expect more from them in their giving back to the club in terms of instruction and leadership. An excellent example of such leadership and giving back to the club is Tim Neal. I am quite pleased to announce his promotion to shodan. Not only has Tim given me a chance to see him progress in judo, he continually sets a good example for others in the club and he is always willing to offer his advice and instruction.
Tim, congratulations!

On Thursday 2/10/2011 we will have a practice competition with Pacific Judo Academy. The goal is to get everyone ready for the actual tournament on 2/26/2011. Everyone should have the chance to compete and all of us should be there. Practice starts at 7:00. The address is: 10319 E. Appleway Blvd. WA 99206.
Enter the facility from the Sprague Ave. side and go up the ramp to the second floor. Map info is below:

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On Thursday 2/10/2011 we will have a practice competition with Pacific Judo Academy. The goal is to get everyone ready for the actual tournament on 2/26/2011. Everyone should have the chance to compete and all of us should be there. Practice starts at 7:00. The address is: 10319 E. Appleway Blvd. WA 99206.
Enter the facility from the Sprague Ave. side and go up the ramp to the second floor. Map info is below:

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I am quite pleased to announce the promotion of Lucas Lewis to white/yellow belt. He is working very hard and definitely deserves the promotion.