Author: Brett Lewis

  • Backpack left at practice

    Someone left a backpack at practice tonight. If it is yours, send me an email or call and we will get it to you.

  • 2016 Continental Crown

    This is usually a great tournament with lots of divisions.
    The email regarding this tournament is below:

    Referees, Sensei’s, Coaches, Athletes and Parents,The Northwest Judo Yudanshakai and Washington State Judo, Inc., would like to invite you to participate in the 2016 Continental Crown Championships, to be held October 28 & 29, 2016, in Seattle, Washington.
    This is a Level “E” Tournament & National Referee Examination / Recertification Site.
    USJF 2016 Fall MeetingsContact USJF email no@usjf.com
    Referee Clinic:7 PM Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Doubletree
    Hotel Seattle Airport. Coaches encouraged to attend. Fee $25
    Weigh in:5 PM to 8 PM, Friday October 28, 2016. For All Athletes.
    Blue & White Judo Gi’s are REQUIRED for ALL Competitors Juniors and Seniors.
    Entry Form is available on the web at: www.continentalcrownjudo.com
    Referees planning on attending this event please contact Mr. Harold Yamada, IJF Continental Referee yamadadojo@hotmail.com

    The entry packet is here.

  • 2016 Continental Crown

    This is usually a great tournament with lots of divisions.
    The email regarding this tournament is below:

    Referees, Sensei’s, Coaches, Athletes and Parents,The Northwest Judo Yudanshakai and Washington State Judo, Inc., would like to invite you to participate in the 2016 Continental Crown Championships, to be held October 28 & 29, 2016, in Seattle, Washington.
    This is a Level “E” Tournament & National Referee Examination / Recertification Site.
    USJF 2016 Fall MeetingsContact USJF email no@usjf.com
    Referee Clinic:7 PM Friday, October 28, 2016, at the Doubletree
    Hotel Seattle Airport. Coaches encouraged to attend. Fee $25
    Weigh in:5 PM to 8 PM, Friday October 28, 2016. For All Athletes.
    Blue & White Judo Gi’s are REQUIRED for ALL Competitors Juniors and Seniors.
    Entry Form is available on the web at: www.continentalcrownjudo.com
    Referees planning on attending this event please contact Mr. Harold Yamada, IJF Continental Referee yamadadojo@hotmail.com

    The entry packet is here.

  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

    On Oct. 1, Ippon Dojo is hosting the RAINIER CUP. This is in Tacoma.
    This is usually a great tournament and I definitely encourage everyone who can to compete. If you are interested in competing, let me know and I will submit a club list of competitors. The entry packet is here.

  • No Practice Monday (Labor day)

    The Center is closed on Monday 9/5 for the labor day holiday.
    I hope to see everyone on Wednesday, back from the summer and pumped up for JUDO!!!

  • 2016 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS

    SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2016, Ippon Dojo will be hosting the
    Rainier Cup tournament. Last year this was a pretty well attended event.

    The entry form is here.

  • Ju No Kata Seminar

    On Saturday September 10, SWOCC Judo will be hosting a Ju No Kata Seminar taught by Sensei Delynn and Mike Purcell. This is in Coos Bay, OR.
    The entry form is here and the waiver is here.

  • Night Out Against Crime Friday, August 19th!

    The center has asked us to put on a judo demonstration during the Night out against Crime on Friday 8/19.
    We need volunteers to come from 6:00-8:00 that evening.
    In the past we were set up on the stage and demonstrated throwing and mat techniques.
    The club needs everyone who can come out to help.

  • Travis Stevens Takes Silver At The Rio Olympic Games

    This is a good interview with Olympian Travis Stevens.

    click here

  • Self Defense clinic

    On Saturday August 13, Budokan Dojo in Seattle will be hosting a self defense clinic. This is an opportunity to become a USJF certified self defense instructor. The clinic begins with registration at 7:00 and ends at 5:00 that evening.
    I don’t have any additional info at present, but I am planning on attending.