Here is a link to a list of updated events. The intention seems to be to keep this list current with all known judo events in the Pacific Northwest.
event calendar
2023 Rainier Cup
Marigold and Aries did us proud this weekend!
Both fought hard and showed excellent Judo techniques and attitudes. Aries brought home the Bronze following two strong wins and some tough fights. Marigold just missed the Bronze to come in 4th in a very large division.
We are so proud of our competitors!!
Itsutsu no Kata clinic
Best Martial Arts Institute will be hosting an Itsutsu no Kata clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Eugene, OR.
Forms are:
Itsutsu no Kata clinic flyer 2023
Congratulations on their Promotions
I would like to congratulate the following members on their promotions. They all did an excellent job of demonstrating the skills necessary as well as contributing to the club by helping to teach others.
- Deven Huck: orange
- Aries Flores: orange/green
- Madelina Windishar: yellow
2023 Rainier Cup
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2023
Ippon Judo Dojo and the Northwest Judo Yudanshakai invite all Judokas to the
2023 Rainier Cup Judo Championships. This regional tournament is sanctioned by
USA Judo, sponsored by Tacoma South Sound Sports, and powered by American Judo.
We thank you in advance for your support and participation, and we look forward to
seeing each of you on the mat!
Tournament Directors: Jason Harai, John Harai, Byron Redditt
Sanctioned By: USA Judo, sanction number: 00407
Tournament Venue: Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom)
9401 Farwest Drive
Lakewood, Washington 98498
The entire information packet is here.
You can register for the tournament here.
No Practice Labor Day
We will be closed on Monday Sept. 4. Enjoy the labor day holiday. We will be back on Thursday. See everyone then.
(We will have practice today, Saturday)
Congratulations to Q
Congratulations to Q on his recent promotion to yellow/orange. He did a great job on his test. I hope this is just a continuation of his judo journey.
I also want to wish Q and Hal well on their extended trip to Mexico. I hope all goes well and we see them back soon.
Welcoming a Pennsylvania Judoka!😊
We were delighted to welcome Marcell Mrsan ~ a Pennsylvania member of the judo world.
Marcell, in town for business, joined our practice Monday night ~ he was an awesome addition to a great practice! We hope you come back should travels bring you to Spokane again😊
Welcoming a Pennsylvania Judoka!😊
We were delighted to welcome Marcell Mrsan ~ a Pennsylvania member of the judo world.
Marcell, in town for business, joined our practice Monday night ~ he was an awesome addition to a great practice! We hope you come back should travels bring you to Spokane again😊
Back on the mat
We will be back on the mat tonight.
See everyone there.
Come and enjoy the heat!