Author: Brett Lewis

Sensei Anna Marie and I recorded this so all criticism please kept to your self.

This isn’t judo as normal, but…

Hello Sensei,

I am the chair of the USJF COVID-19 Ad Hoc committee and our committee’s goals are to promote and increase access to quality judo, expand the judo community, and raise funds to support dojos.  We are the coordinators of the 
COVID-19 Support Grant and want to continue to be a resource for our community.  In an effort to fulfill this mission, in the coming weeks, we will be encouraging people to donate for the Open Mat events on our 
community website.  However, our first priority is to provide access to quality judo and
we ask that you share about our event and freely provide the link/password to your membership!  IF you would like to donate to this event, please visit the USJF Community website events page.

Our next event is on Wednesday, Oct 28th at 5:00pm Pacific Time with Arash Soofiani.

Click to JOIN the Open Mat Zoom Class: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87831078868?pwd=Nnk4VFJwQmxXc1A1M3VQS2k2SkNJQT09
Meeting ID: 878 3107 8868
Passcode: USJF

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+12532158782,,87831078868#,,,,,,0#,,795528# US (Tacoma)

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In addition, below are a couple of upcoming virtual events hosted by our community that we encourage you to attend!

East Bay Judo Institute is hosting a virtual presentation 
“The Judo Paradox: Reckless Judo or Reckless Teaching?” by Dr. Michel Brousse THIS Sunday, October 18th at 7:00 am Hawaii, 9:00 am Pacific, 12:00 pm Eastern. 

Contact Sensei Sayaka Torra at info@ebji.org to register.

Kokushi Midwest Judo is hosting a 
Nihon no Sensei clinic with Masahiro Takamatsu on Saturday, November 14th at 5:00 pm Pacific, 7:00 pm Central, 8:00 pm Eastern. 

Click on the link to register: https://sparkpages.io/cart/2/?i=FS6&c=&ocu=

Feel free to post the flyers and share the links with your members!   Please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Krista Tsutsui Steele

USJF Social Media & COVID-19 Ad Hoc Committee

I just wanted to update everyone on the latest guidance from the USJF regarding practice.
It looks like the USJF describes 5 phases w/r/t getting back on the mat.
The first time it looks like we can practice is phase 4 according to the USJF.
This looks like it happens when there is no longer any restriction on public gatherings.
So I think this all means it will still be a while before we are back on the mat.
I hope everyone is doing well these days.
Keep working out so you are ready to practice when we can.
The USJF document is here.
I am happy to discuss this with anyone.

Here is the update from the end of August regarding COVID19.
Let me know if I can answer any questions.
latest COVID guidance from the USJF

I hope everyone is staying healthy (and missing judo).
Not surprisingly, some upcoming tournaments have been cancelled.
The list is:
March 20-21, Obukan’s 64th Annual Tournament, postponed
April 18, Budokan Tournament, postponed
April 25, Battle by the Lake, cancelled
May 2, Seattle Dojo, cancelled

Here is an updated schedule of upcoming events.
tournament schedule

The sad news is that there is no judo for 6 weeks. The good news is that this is the perfect opportunity to do 100 pushups.
And coincidentally this is a 6 week program.
Go to: hundred pushups
Let’s all get there by the time we are on the mat again. Start with week 1.

As most of you know, we are moving from Rings-&-Things to a new location at Lilac City Fit Body Boot Camp.
Saturday March 14 (Pi day) is the big move. We need all your help to get our mats moved.
We are planning to meet at Rings-&-Things at 8:00 to move the mats.
Please join us to help with the move.

Come one come all for the last night of practice at Rings-&-Things! We need everyone on Saturday to help us move, but come to practice tonight to enjoy our old space one last time. Hope to see everyone there!

Come one come all for the last night of practice at Rings-&-Things! We need everyone on Saturday to help us move, but come to practice tonight to enjoy our old space one last time. Hope to see everyone there!

Due to the ongoing virus situation, this tournament has been postponed. If/when this changes, I will post updated info.

The Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament, Saturday, April 25, 2020

Coeur d’Alene High School
5530 N. 4th Street
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815. 

Online Registration and Payment only

• Single Entry Fee $40.00 + $2 handling fee: here
• Double Entry $65.00 + $2 handling fee: here

Waivers and Black Belt Certification forms are included at the registration sites.
Weigh-in at your declared dojo; head sensei must submit full roster to
lakelandjudoclub@gmail.com
 by midnight, April 21.
No walk up entries will be accepted.
9:00am   Referee and Coaches’ meeting
9:45am   Opening Ceremonies
10:00am Competition Begins
Hotel accommodations at Triple Play Resort Hotel & Suites, 151 W. Orchard Ave., Hayden, ID  208-772-7900, Code:  Judo
If you have any questions, please contact Lakeland Judo Club,
lakelandjudoclub@gmail.com