Author: Brett Lewis

The best part of teaching judo is seeing the students progress and learn. It is often tempting to take credit for the learning and achievements of the students but the instructor simply provides the opportunity to learn, each student chooses what they wish to do with that opportunity.
As students progress in judo, we start to expect more from them in their giving back to the club in terms of instruction and leadership. An excellent example of such leadership and giving back to the club is Tim Neal. I am quite pleased to announce his promotion to shodan. Not only has Tim given me a chance to see him progress in judo, he continually sets a good example for others in the club and he is always willing to offer his advice and instruction.
Tim, congratulations!

On Thursday 2/10/2011 we will have a practice competition with Pacific Judo Academy. The goal is to get everyone ready for the actual tournament on 2/26/2011. Everyone should have the chance to compete and all of us should be there. Practice starts at 7:00. The address is: 10319 E. Appleway Blvd. WA 99206.
Enter the facility from the Sprague Ave. side and go up the ramp to the second floor. Map info is below:

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On Thursday 2/10/2011 we will have a practice competition with Pacific Judo Academy. The goal is to get everyone ready for the actual tournament on 2/26/2011. Everyone should have the chance to compete and all of us should be there. Practice starts at 7:00. The address is: 10319 E. Appleway Blvd. WA 99206.
Enter the facility from the Sprague Ave. side and go up the ramp to the second floor. Map info is below:

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I am quite pleased to announce the promotion of Lucas Lewis to white/yellow belt. He is working very hard and definitely deserves the promotion.

Congratulations to Joe Leduc on his promotion to nikyu. It is much deserved (now he just has to keep coming to practice).

This tournament is in Spokane, so no need to travel.
The tournament is on 2/26/2011 at the Spokane Convention center.
This tournament is for Seniors and juniors, so everyone should be able to compete.
The entry form can be found here: Entry Form

Title: 2011 USJA/JF Jr. Nat’l Championships, Jr. Novice & Kata Tourney
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Link out: Click here
Description: The second annual USJA / USJF Junior National Championships and Novice Tournament and Kata Competition will be held on July 2 and 3, 2011. The tournament will be held at the Owens Community College in Toledo, Ohio.
Start Date: 2011-07-02
End Date: 2011-07-03

I am pleased to announce the following promotions:

• Echo Hartman, white/yellow belt
• Trinity Bradley, white/yellow belt

I am pleased to announce the following promotions:

• Echo Hartman, white/yellow belt
• Trinity Bradley, white/yellow belt

Videos of the 2010 Continental Crown courtesy of Allen Monroe.

• Tim Neal
• Jaime Kobara
• Eddy Kvasov
• Allen Monroe
• Oleg Kvasov