Spokane Judo

There will be a youth camp (ages 14-18) on 9/16, 9/17 and 9/18. I encourage anyone eligible to attend as this will be a great opportunity to start getting ready for the USJF Junior Nationals here in Spokane next summer.
More info here.

Just a reminder that the community center is closed on Monday 9/5/2011 so there will be no practice. Feel free to run/do pushups and situps on your own!

Allen has lost his Mizuno gi. In early August, someone picked up Allen’s gi by mistake and left their size 6 HSU gi. He would like it back. So if you have it, send me a message through the contact form and I will let him know.
His gi is a white Mizuno size 5.5.

Starting in October 2011, we are going to be raising our fees. The new fees will be $30/mo for individuals and $40/mo for families.

There will be a clinic on Itsutsu no Kata on 9/17/2011 in Coos Bay OR. This is a really interesting kata and a good opportunity to learn a kata we do not practice.

It is $30 and includes lunch details can be found on the flyer : http://dl.dropbox.com/u/529018/ItsutsukataFlyer.doc

This is an extremely rarely taught kata; it is very difficult to get instruction in it.  It is also ‘very unusual’ covering the more spiritual/symbolic side of Judo versus say Nage no Kata.

Thanks to Tim Neal, we now have Spokane Judo patches which can be sown onto your gi. For those competing in tournaments, the club will provide two patches free of charge. If anyone wishes to buy extra patches or is not a competitor but wishes to buy some patches the cost is $5 each. I will bring the patches on Monday 6/6 so bring your money if you wish to buy patches then.

I am pleased to announce the following promotions:

• Ikkyu:

• Eddie Kvasov
• Paul Bergman

• Nikkyu:

• Greg Kvasov

• Yonkyu:

• Albina Lebzak
• Ken George
• Erin (who broke her nose recently)

• Orange:

• Max Lebzak

• Yellow:

• Connor Shmick
• Trinity Bradley

• Yellow-white:

• • Daniel
  • Ethan

There will be no practice on Monday 5/30/2011 as this is Memorial day. See everyone on Wednesday.

Trinity took second at the Budokan tournament on 5/14/2011. She won three of her matches using pins (nothing is more satisfying than making someone lose on the mat). Also Tavares competed and won his first match by ippon. He was then forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injuries. We hope you heal soon Tavares.

On 4/30/2011 starting at 6:00AM, USA judo will be streaming all the matches from one of the mats at the Senior Nationals. To watch, go here.