Author: Brett Lewis

  • No Practice Halloween

    The community Center is using the gym for a Halloween event on Monday, so there will be no practice that day. Everyone have a good weekend and Halloween and we will see everyone on Wednesday Nov. 1 at the usual time.

    Also, I am really glad to see our new members sticking with judo, it is hard and most people don’t have the discipline to keep coming!

  • Congratulations on their Promotions!

    We have had a lot going on lately, but I have not forgotten!
    I am pleased to announce the following promotions. Everyone here exhibited their ability to work hard. Mastery of the techniques is definitely progressing.
    Judo just takes a long time to get good.

    • Blue:

      • Myles Freeman
    • Orange/Green:

      • Callista Behm
    • Yellow:

      • Ben Mitchell
      • Bayden Serr
      • Valentine Accursio
      • Liberty Accursio
      • Zion Accursio
    • White/Yellow:

      • Caleb Lefcort
      • Alaina Gott
  • More New Members

    I just wanted to welcome our two new members this week, Peter and James. We are glad to have both of you on the mat.
    We have had a lot of new members lately and I am sure I missed welcoming some of you. If so, I apologize, it doesn’t mean anything other than I am at fault.

    Hope to see everyone next Monday at practice.

  • East Central Comunity Center closed Monday (10/10)

    The Community Center is closed for Columbus day so we have to cancel practice for Monday 10/10. Have a nice weekend and we will see everyone on Wednesday.
    (and great to have all the new members).

  • East Central Comunity Center closed Monday (10/10)

    The Community Center is closed for Columbus day so we have to cancel practice for Monday 10/10. Have a nice weekend and we will see everyone on Wednesday.
    (and great to have all the new members).

  • Introduction to Judo quite Successful!

    I just wanted to thank all of our members for their help in making the introduction to judo class a huge success. I couldn’t believe all the people we had on the mat. Let’s hope they all come back and sign up.
    I was truly impressed with how all our members stepped up and helped the new people.
    In addition, I wanted to thank Sensei Aaron Hillaire from Sakuma for his help.

  • Introduction to Judo quite Successful!

    I just wanted to thank all of our members for their help in making the introduction to judo class a huge success. I couldn’t believe all the people we had on the mat. Let’s hope they all come back and sign up.
    I was truly impressed with how all our members stepped up and helped the new people.
    In addition, I wanted to thank Sensei Aaron Hillaire from Sakuma for his help.

  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Results

    I wanted to congratulate Ben and Chris Mitchell for their performance at the tournament last weekend. Both Ben and Chris did an excellent job. Chris took 3rd place and unfortunately, Ben did not place.
    It is easy to get caught up in how you could do better, but showing up and competing is an achievement in itself.

  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS Results

    I wanted to congratulate Ben and Chris Mitchell for their performance at the tournament last weekend. Both Ben and Chris did an excellent job. Chris took 3rd place and unfortunately, Ben did not place.
    It is easy to get caught up in how you could do better, but showing up and competing is an achievement in itself.

  • Several things

    This week, I just have a few unrelated things.

    1. This Monday, Oct. 3rd, we are having another free introduction to judo class. Hopefully we will get some new members and introduce judo to some new people. If all of our current members can attend and help with the class, that would be great. We definitely need the help and your enthusiasm for judo should help inspire people to join.
    2. Speaking of new members, we have 5 new members this week. I would like to welcome (apologies for any misspellings) Timothy, Jared, Joseph, Jordan, and Catherine. Glad to have all of you with us.
    3. Finally, I wanted to say good luck to Chris, Ben, and Allen. Chris and Ben are competing this weekend and Allen is reffing