Author: Brett Lewis

There will be no practice on Monday 5/30/2011 as this is Memorial day. See everyone on Wednesday.

Trinity took second at the Budokan tournament on 5/14/2011. She won three of her matches using pins (nothing is more satisfying than making someone lose on the mat). Also Tavares competed and won his first match by ippon. He was then forced to withdraw from the tournament due to injuries. We hope you heal soon Tavares.

On 4/30/2011 starting at 6:00AM, USA judo will be streaming all the matches from one of the mats at the Senior Nationals. To watch, go here.

Not only did John Yen win his weight division, he also won the grand championship for the tournament.
Very nice John.

I am frequently asked “what do I have to do to get promoted?”
To find the answer to this question, you need look no further than the USJF rank requirements. For your convenience, I have posted links here.
You should read and be familiar with these as they pertain to your next promotion.

• Senior Rank Requirements
• Junior Rank Requirements

I clearly remember all of my black belt promotions. I will also always remember this promotion as it is my first promotion to nidan.
I am truly pleased and proud to announce the promotion of John Yen to nidan.
After the promotion, John asked me if I could please take it back. I responded that it is not something I give or take away, he has earned the promotion. All I did was recognize his achievement.
John, congratulations!

Thanks to Tim Neal for the following photos of the tournament last weekend.
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The tournament is next weekend and I wanted to make sure everyone who intends on competing has all the needed information.
1. if you have a completed entry form and an instructor’s signature, send it in with a check to Pacific Judo Academy by this Saturday.
2. If you don’t have the form completed or a instructor signed waiver, e-mail Bret Miche with your name, rank, age, the division you will be competing in, your club, and your USJF membership # before next Wednesday.
3. If you email in your information, you will need to turn in the completed paper work at the time of weigh-in.
4. Everyone will need to bring their USJF card to weigh-in.
5. The entry form is here.
6. If anyone has questions, email me or leave them in the comments.
7. Don’t forget, we have practice Monday.

On Feb. 27, the day after the tournament, Pacific Judo will be hosting a joint coaching and Refereeing clinic. I would encourage everyone who can to go. The information for the refereeing part of the clinic is here!.

I just found out that last Thursday Destinee severely burned her leg and was hospitalized for several days. All of us at Spokane Judo hope for her speedy return to health.
We are thinking of her!