Spokane Judo

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  • Reminder: Register for the Tournament

    This weekend is the second East Side Tournament in Idaho.
    If you are competing (and everyone should) you need to do the following:

    1. You need to register on-line by Wednesday night here..
    2. Print out and complete the entry form and waiver.
      Entry form is here
      Waiver is here.
    3. You need to include a copy of your USJF card with your entry
    4. Bring the completed entry form, waiver, and copy of your USJF card to weigh-in at the club on Thursday evening.
    5. The club will cover the first entry fee. If you are competing in additional divisions, you will need to cover the $20 for the additional division.

    The tournament location is:
    Timberlake Junior High School
    5830 Blackwell Blvd,
    Spirit Lake, Idaho 83869
    You should plan on arriving no later than 8:30.
    Any questions, feel free to contact me here.

  • 2nd East Side Circuit Tournament

    Saturday, January 19, 2019 is the second East Side Circuit tournament. Those of you that competed last time know the value in competition. You get the opportunity to test yourself and your judo against real opponents. Win or lose, you improve your judo and yourself.
    I encourage everyone to attend and get out on the mat. All of you have the ability now is the time to put it on the line and see what you need to focus on in the dojo.

    This tournament is at:
    Timberlake Junior High School
    5830 Blackwell Blvd, Spirit Lake
    , Idaho 83869

    It starts at 9:30 but everyone should come early.
    All competitors should register on-line here.

    The entry form ishere.

    The waiver ishere.
    As usual, the club will cover entry fees.

  • 2019 First Practice

    Just a reminder that tomorrow is the first practice of 2019. Hope to see all our old members back on the mat and ready to work out.
    I know some of you have been keeping up with the push-ups over the break, we can do them all together tomorrow.
    Looking forward to seeing all our old members and hopefully some new ones on the mat.

  • Holiday Party

    This Saturday (12/8) is the 12th annual judo holiday party for Spokane Judo. We want everyone to come. If you haven’t been at practice in a while, take this chance to get back in touch. Bring something you want to share with (or unload on (think fruit cake)) other people, just remember we are going to all be on the mat together again.
    Info is here.

  • Holiday Party

    This Saturday (12/8) is the 12th annual judo holiday party for Spokane Judo. We want everyone to come. If you haven’t been at practice in a while, take this chance to get back in touch. Bring something you want to share with (or unload on (think fruit cake)) other people, just remember we are going to all be on the mat together again.
    Info is here.

  • The Long Awaited Arrival of Spokane Judo Stickers and Clothing

    Update: last weekend to order

    Just a reminder that the store will be closing soon. Don’t forget to order. Remember you always need extras!

    Original Post

    John has worked hard on getting us Spokane Judo clothing and stickers and it is finally ready.
    Everyone who has ever wanted to advertise their connection to Spokane Judo now has the chance.
    Just go to: the store between now and Nov. 14 and place an order. Your orders will be delivered in early December, just in time for the holidays. So go to the store and order for yourself, your friends, your family, upcoming Christmas parties for people you don’t know…
    Just order early and often.
    Make sure everyone you know can see your connection to the great sport of judo.
    And again, thanks to John for making this happen.

  • Introductory Judo Referee and Table Help Seminar

    This event will be held at our dojo, but it is hosted by Lakeland Judo & Joseki Dojo
    When: Sunday November 18, 2018
    Time: 8am – 3:30pm
    Location: Spokane Judo Club
    304 E. 2nd Ave
    Spokane, WA 99202
    Clinicians:

    • Patrick Lo – IJF B (Continental) Referee
    • Leslie Mizuki Continental Coach

    At this referee and table help workshop, we will lay the groundwork to get started as a local referee in the Northwest and assist
    volunteers in understanding the rules, calls, paperwork and table procedures of a local tournament. Simultaneously, table
    volunteers will attend an instructional classroom session reviewing bracketing, referee points and hand calls, and computer scoring.
    Both table volunteers and beginning referees will meet together in the afternoon session to simulate a tournament setting with
    refereeing, scoring, and bracketing.

  • 3rd Annual Nage No Kata Clinic

    Spokane Judo is once again proud to host a Nage No Kata clinic taught by Senseis Mike and Delynn Purcell. This is a great opportunity to begin learning Nage No Kata or to refine your existing mastery of the kata.
    We are truly fortunate to have two of the best instructors anywhere offer this clinic.
    Sensei Mike Purcell has been teaching kata for forty years, and is a USA Judo
    Class A Kata Judge in all seven Kodokan Kata
    Sensei Delynn Purcell is a World Master’s Grand Champion, PJU Silver
    Medalist, USA National Kata Champion, Fukuda Grand Champion, Kodokan
    Certified in Ju no Kata, and a USA Judo Class A Kata Judge in all seven
    Kodokan Kata.

    This is a one day event on Saturday Nov. 17. Registration starts at 8:30.
    If you are interested in attending please email Brett Lewis or call (509)995-6434 to let us know.

    The entry form can be downloaded here.
    The waiver can be downloaded here.

  • 3rd Annual Nage No Kata Clinic

    Spokane Judo is once again proud to host a Nage No Kata clinic taught by Senseis Mike and Delynn Purcell. This is a great opportunity to begin learning Nage No Kata or to refine your existing mastery of the kata.
    We are truly fortunate to have two of the best instructors anywhere offer this clinic.
    Sensei Mike Purcell has been teaching kata for forty years, and is a USA Judo
    Class A Kata Judge in all seven Kodokan Kata
    Sensei Delynn Purcell is a World Master’s Grand Champion, PJU Silver
    Medalist, USA National Kata Champion, Fukuda Grand Champion, Kodokan
    Certified in Ju no Kata, and a USA Judo Class A Kata Judge in all seven
    Kodokan Kata.

    This is a one day event on Saturday Nov. 17. Registration starts at 8:30.
    If you are interested in attending please email Brett Lewis or call (509)995-6434 to let us know.

    The entry form can be downloaded here.
    The waiver can be downloaded here.

  • Club Meeting

    All:
    Tomorrow evening we are going to end practice a bit early and hold a club meeting.
    I have a few things I would like to discuss, but I am always willing to add any other judo related topics anyone would like us to address.
    At present, I was thinking of discussing the following:

    1. Spokane Judo branded clothing.
    2. Best ways to recruit additional members.
    3. Kata clinic, what other events should we organize?
      4. What else?

      See everyone tomorrow with all your ideas.