Category: News

I just wanted to update everyone on the latest guidance from the USJF regarding practice.
It looks like the USJF describes 5 phases w/r/t getting back on the mat.
The first time it looks like we can practice is phase 4 according to the USJF.
This looks like it happens when there is no longer any restriction on public gatherings.
So I think this all means it will still be a while before we are back on the mat.
I hope everyone is doing well these days.
Keep working out so you are ready to practice when we can.
The USJF document is here.
I am happy to discuss this with anyone.

Here is the update from the end of August regarding COVID19.
Let me know if I can answer any questions.
latest COVID guidance from the USJF

I hope everyone is staying healthy (and missing judo).
Not surprisingly, some upcoming tournaments have been cancelled.
The list is:
March 20-21, Obukan’s 64th Annual Tournament, postponed
April 18, Budokan Tournament, postponed
April 25, Battle by the Lake, cancelled
May 2, Seattle Dojo, cancelled

Here is an updated schedule of upcoming events.
tournament schedule

The sad news is that there is no judo for 6 weeks. The good news is that this is the perfect opportunity to do 100 pushups.
And coincidentally this is a 6 week program.
Go to: hundred pushups
Let’s all get there by the time we are on the mat again. Start with week 1.

As most of you know, we are moving from Rings-&-Things to a new location at Lilac City Fit Body Boot Camp.
Saturday March 14 (Pi day) is the big move. We need all your help to get our mats moved.
We are planning to meet at Rings-&-Things at 8:00 to move the mats.
Please join us to help with the move.

Come one come all for the last night of practice at Rings-&-Things! We need everyone on Saturday to help us move, but come to practice tonight to enjoy our old space one last time. Hope to see everyone there!

Come one come all for the last night of practice at Rings-&-Things! We need everyone on Saturday to help us move, but come to practice tonight to enjoy our old space one last time. Hope to see everyone there!

Due to the ongoing virus situation, this tournament has been postponed. If/when this changes, I will post updated info.

Alaina recently competed in a tournament in Germany (taking bronze!).
Here is a blog post about it: Alaina’s trip to Germany

All her hard work definitely was worth it.
I look forward to writing many more posts like this one!

You can read the story here:
here

I also found this:
How To Beat Teddy Riner

The 2020 Washington State Judo Championships will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. SE, Covington, WA  98042,
presented by Seatte Dojo.  Registration instructions and satellite weigh-in details are here. 
Registration for shiai and kata competitors is online
exclusively and the deadline is 11:55pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. 
The registration link is here.

Deadline:  11:55pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2020
If you have registration/weigh-in/shiai questions, please contact Leslie Mizuki-Lo,
watercastle@comcast.net  
If you have kata questions, please contact Karen Nagai,
nagaiky@comcast.net

Here is a link to the latest registration forms which includes the waiver.
2020 WA State Entry Packet(V3)