There will be a scale at practice this Tuesday night – 5/19 – for weigh-ins.
Registration ends Wednesday, 5/21 at midnight ~ here’s the link:
For those not competing, it’d be great to have you come and cheer on our competitors!
Posts
Saturday Practice with Pacific 5/16
Reminder, we are having practice tomorrow.
Pacific will be joining us
We will be practicing running a table at a judo tournament so you can come and learn everything you ever wanted to know about how running a tournament works.
Please everyone come and help us support Pacific and judo in our area
- Adult practice 9:00-11:00
- Kids practice 10:00-11:00
See everyone there!
Saturday Practice 5/9
Reminder, we are having practice tomorrow.
- Adult practice 9:00-11:00
- Kids practice 10:00-11:00
See everyone there!
2026 Inland Empire Judo Classic
This is the Pacific tournament here in Spokane. You should think about competing, competition shows us a lot about what we have learned and what we need to work on. And this one is here in town!
More complete info and registration is here.2026 Inland Empire Judo Classic
Pacific Judo Academy is excited to announce the 2026 Inland Empire Judo Classic! We are thrilled to host this highly anticipated event and can’t wait to welcome our judo friends and families for a weekend filled with competitive spirit, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Set in the vibrant heart of downtown Spokane, this event promises to be an exciting and fun experience for all. Join us for a weekend of excellence, sportsmanship, and community as we celebrate the art of judo!
Date: May 23, 2026
Location:
- Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
USJF Sanction: 26-05-05
- Open to current paid members in either USJF – USJA – USA Judo and Judo Canada
- Online pre-registration will require image or scanned copy of your federation membership of either USJF, USJA, USA Judo. Submit image of proof in pdf, jpeg, png formats. USJF preferred. Smoothcomp registration name must match judo federation membership.
- www.usjf.com
Eligibility
- Open to Males and Females age 4 and older.
Registration and Fees
- The registration fee will be $55 first division, $25 second division
- Two division MAX
- Registration ends at midnight Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- No walk-ins and no exceptions.
For
Registration questions or assistance, email:- Leigh Yamada, pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net
- NOTE: Divisions and weights may be changed or combined at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Any changes will be discussed with the coaches, competitors, and/or parents.
Chief Referee
- Pat Lo, International A
- Referee and coaches’ meeting will begin at 8:30 am.
Awards
- Gold (1st), Silver (2nd) and Bronze (3rd) place medals will be awarded in each division.
Tournament Director/Coordinator
- Leigh Yamada: pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net
- Akina Yamada: Bracketing
Questions regarding the Event
- pacificjudoacademy@comcast.net
Reminder: No practice on Saturday 5/2 or Tuesday 5/5
Just a quick reminder that we will have no practice on Saturday the 2nd of May or on Tuesday the 5th of May. We will be back on the mat Thursday May 7th at our normally scheduled time. We are also planning on having practice on Saturday 5/9.
Hope everybody has a nice weekend out in the sun!
Saturday Practice (4/25)
Reminder, we are having practice tomorrow.
- Adult practice 9:00-11:00
- Kids practice 10:00-11:00
See everyone there!
Saturday Practice 4/18
Reminder, we are having practice tomorrow.
- Adult practice 9:00-11:00
- Kids practice 10:00-11:00
See everyone there!
Battle by the Lake – April 11, 2026
Three competitors made Spokane Judo proud on Saturday!
In his first tournament ever, Emeth distinguished himself by fighting better and better each subsequent match. He tried multiple standing and ground techniques ~ way to go Emeth!
Syd has really come a long way in her development as a tournament fighter ~ she also demonstrated multiple techniques, scoring a wazaari in one of her matches! She brought home bronze in both brackets!!
Buck’s first tournament was in a crowded *advanced* division ~ there were no fighters for him in the novice division. Based on his fighting spirit and his use of multiple techniques, Sensei Brett feels he would have placed in a bracket with others who had his level of experience. He initiated multiple attacks, and worked hard to get out of a pin the entire time – not easy!
This primes us all for the Inland Empire tournament here in Spokane in 6 weeks – we’ll be ready!
So grateful to our friends at Lakeland Judo for organizing the whole event and for all the support of Pacific Judo Academy as well!
Battle by the Lake 4/11
Tomorrow is the day. Hopefully everyone can come out and support the people competing. Below I are a few reminders about the tournament. Please read them, particularly if you are competing.
- The link for the tournament info is here.
- Opening Ceremony is at 8:45 am. Please plan on arriving at 8 am.
- Smoothcomp will have a time for your matches. These are not accurate and they update continuously. Arrive at least 2 hours early for your matches.
- Make sure your gi is clean and fingernails are cut.
- Please wear slides or flip flops when you are not on the mat.
- Girls must have a plain white crew neck t-shirt under their gi. Hair must be pulled back and above the shoulder and no metal on/in the hair ties. No jewelry of any kind. I suggest everyone wear shorts under their gi pants.
- Make sure you bring snacks and water in case isn’t food available
- Parents please talk to your kids about sportsmanship. It is not about winning, it is about going out there and doing your best. I know it doesn’t
feel good to lose, but they need to keep their cool on the mat; they can be mad or sad after they step off.
See everyone there
Saturday Practice 3/28
Reminder, we are having practice tomorrow.
- Adult practice 9:00-11:00
- Kids practice 10:00-11:00
See everyone there!
