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  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

    On Oct. 1, Ippon Dojo is hosting the RAINIER CUP. This is in Tacoma.
    This is usually a great tournament and I definitely encourage everyone who can to compete. If you are interested in competing, let me know and I will submit a club list of competitors. The entry packet is here.

  • No Practice Monday (Labor day)

    The Center is closed on Monday 9/5 for the labor day holiday.
    I hope to see everyone on Wednesday, back from the summer and pumped up for JUDO!!!

  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2016, Ippon Dojo will be hosting the
    Rainier Cup tournament. Last year this was a pretty well attended event.

    The entry form is here.

  • Ju No Kata Seminar

    On Saturday September 10, SWOCC Judo will be hosting a Ju No Kata Seminar taught by Sensei Delynn and Mike Purcell. This is in Coos Bay, OR.
    The entry form is here and the waiver is here.

  • Night Out Against Crime Friday, August 19th!

    The center has asked us to put on a judo demonstration during the Night out against Crime on Friday 8/19.
    We need volunteers to come from 6:00-8:00 that evening.
    In the past we were set up on the stage and demonstrated throwing and mat techniques.
    The club needs everyone who can come out to help.

  • Travis Stevens Takes Silver At The Rio Olympic Games

    This is a good interview with Olympian Travis Stevens.

    click here

  • Self Defense clinic

    On Saturday August 13, Budokan Dojo in Seattle will be hosting a self defense clinic. This is an opportunity to become a USJF certified self defense instructor. The clinic begins with registration at 7:00 and ends at 5:00 that evening.
    I don’t have any additional info at present, but I am planning on attending.

  • Introductory Judo Referee Seminar

    On Saturday August 27, Budokan dojo is hosting an introductory class for referees. This is a good opportunity for anyone who want to become a referee to learn about refereeing in general and practice being a referee with constructive feedback.
    The clinic starts with registration at 9:30 and finishes at 2:30.
    The cost is $35 including lunch.
    I encourage everyone to attend.
    The entry form is here.

  • Announcing their Promotions

    I am always pleased to announce new promotions. Each new rank demonstrates an increasing commitment to judo and self improvement, both of which are things that are important and beyond most people.

    • Yonkyu:

      • Brent Accursio
      • Christopher B. Mitchell
  • 4th of July

    Just a reminder that Monday is July 4th. The community center is closed. I hope everyone has a good holiday and we will see everyone on Wednesday.