Author: Brett Lewis

Kime No Kata Clinic, April 26

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Kime no Kata Clinic, hosted by Shipyard Judo, North Bend, OR, USJF Sanction #25-04-10

Clinicians Sensei Mike Purcell, 7 Dan, and Sensei Delynn Purcell,
6 Dan, will teach Kime no Kata.

Fee is $40, includes lunch. Attached are registration, waiver form, and USJF Covid19 statement.

Registration at the door. Please submit names of participants prior to April 24, 2025 to: Clayton Willett, shipyardjudo@gmail.com or call 541-404-6434.

Kime no kata packet 2025

Battle by the Lake Tournament

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Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament 2025

Lakeland Judo and Viking Judo invite you to our 2025 Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament! American Judo Shiais are the perfect place for any judoka looking to gain experience in a competitive yet friendly tournament atmosphere. Our developmental tournament offers both novice and open division to offer as many equitable and/or challenging matches as possible, so you can get the most out of your experience. With a modified rule set in place, everyone is sure to have a positive tournament experience.

Tournament Details:

Date: April 12, 2025

Time:
* 7:00am Doors will Open

* 8:00am Referee and Coaches Meeting

* 8:45am Opening Ceremonies

* 9:00am Competition Begins
Location: Coeur d’Alene High School
5530 N. 4th St. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815

Format: Modified Double Elimination or Round Robin for 5 or Less
All competitors must compete in their own age and weight division prior to competing in additional division(s). All competitors are guaranteed 2 matches. All uncontested divisions will have the opportunity to move their division to get the maximum amount of matches or receive a refund.

* Competitors must show current membership in either USJF – USJA – USA Judo – Judo Canada

Registration and Fee:
* Regular Registration: $55 for one division / $25 for additional divisions

* Online registration ends at 11:59pm Tuesday, April 8, 2025

* No walk-ins and no exceptions.

* Contestants that choose to compete in two or more divisions can either compete up one weight class in their age division, or compete up one age division at the same or similar weight. Novice judoka may compete up in rank.

More info and registration

Want to get current on the new rules for 2025?

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Several weeks ago there was a clinic held on the West side to update everyone in the judo community on the updated competition rules for 2025.
Two of the senseis from Pacific Judo, Sam Yamada and Paul Ziegman, attended that event and Pacific Judo is going to have a session next Saturday, 2/1 from 10:00-12:00 to share what they learned.
Anyone who is interested learning about the rules should attend.
The details are:
Where: Spokane Police Academy, 2302 N Waterworks St, Spokane, WA 99212
When: Feb 1 from 10:00-12:00

Nage no Kata Clinic

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If you are starting your Nage no Kata study, looking for an opportunity to improve your performance, or preparing for promotion, plan to attend the Nage
No Kata Clinic taught by USA Judo Senior National U23 Gold Medalists and Grand Champions, Sensei Brynn Buskerud and Sensei Haley Buskerud, on Saturday,
January 11, 2025, 10am to 4pm.  Lunch is provided and the clinic fee is donation to Team Buskerud.
 
Mikawa Judo Academy (about 3 hr. south of Portland)
12419 Highway 36
Swisshome, OR  97480
 
Following the clinic, Nage No Kata evaluation for Northwest Judo Yudanshakai promotion applicants will be available. 
Please send your RSVP to Sensei Ron Suggs,
send mailronaldraysuggs@gmail.com
if you plan to attend – headcount is needed for lunch arrangements.