Spokane Judo

Author: Brett Lewis

  • Reminder for Battle by the Lake

    Just a reminder that we will have weigh-ins tomorrow at practice.
    If you are planning on competing make sure to register before practice and be sure to come to workout and weigh-in.
    See everyone tomorrow.

  • Kime No Kata Clinic, April 26

    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

    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

  • Practice is back on!

    Anna Marie and I are feeling much better and ready to get back to working out.
    Hopefully everyone will come out and brave the snow and freezing cold to do judo on Tuesday.
    See everyone tomorrow!

  • Practice cancelled again tonight (2/6)

    Sensei Anna Marie has it this time, the flu ☹️.

    We’ll be back Tuesday, Feb. 11th.

    Looking forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday ready to make up for our missed time on the mat.

  • Practice canceled tonight! Tues.Feb. 4th

    Sensei Brett has the flu ☹️.

    We’ll be back Thursday, Feb.6th.

    Hope to see you all Thursday!🤞

  • Tournament Schedule

    Here are a couple of links to schedules of upcoming tournaments.

    Northwest tournaments

    Idaho tournaments

  • Want to get current on the new rules for 2025?

    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

    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.

  • Happy New Year

    I hope everyone has had a good holiday.
    We will be back on the mat on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Kids class will be at 6:30-7:30 and adults will be 7:30-9:00.
    Looking forward to seeing everyone back and ready to work off all that holiday cheer!
    Wishing everyone happy new year from Spokane Judo.