The testing for promotion is a good way to make sure that everyone has a thinking understanding of the different techniques. Now the practicing needs to be done to transform that “thinking” into “knowing” so you can execute the techniques without needing to slow down and think about what you are doing.
Aleksi has come another year closer to death. Come to practice and celebrate this milestone with the traditional throw.
Hope to see everyone there.
All of the competitors from Spokane Judo did a great job of representing our club. I am truly happy to see people learning and applying judo.
The fall has started, school is back in session and judo practice needs you!
If you have been thinking about coming back to judo, or just thinking about starting judo for the first time, now is that time.
Come and see us and get in shape.
On 8/21 the East Central Community Center put on a National Night out against Crime. This event highlighted all of the services offerred by the center. As part of the event, the Judo club demonstrated a bit of judo.
Thank you to everyone who gave up their Friday evening and helped us out.
The East Central Community Center is sponsoring a “night out against crime” this Friday 8/21 from 6:00-8:30.
More info is here.
As part of this, the judo club will be doing a little demonstration.
Hopefully we can get some more people to join.
We need everyone to come and support the club on Friday.
Even if you have been slacking this summer come and help educate everyone about the joys of judo!
The 2015 RAINIER CUP JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS are on 10/10/2015. The entry packet is here.
There isn’t an entry form yet for the Continental Crown but the dates are 11/6/2015-11/7/2015.
More info should be available at the Continental Crown web site.
Here is the latest tournament schedule I have:
tournament schedule 8-15-2015
Last weekend Aleksi and Sensei Cheyenne went to the monthly tournament at Portland Judo. Both did quite well, Aleksi took 1st in the brown belt division and 2nd in the black belt division. Sensei Cheyenne won both her matches.
Here is some video from Aleksi. Notice the superlative technique he has developed while at Spokane Judo.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm5iq_RBUu-YqsHX8IEICDdOzEUIIMAUJ
Promoting people for hardwork and excellence is my favorite part of judo!
(And leave it to Aleksi to uphold the fine tradition of skipping practice immediately after being promoted).
Sadly Saturday judo is no more but as an alternative this Saturday, 6/27 we have swimming at my house.
We want everyone to attend. If you have been too lazy to come to practice, swimming is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with all of us in judo. If you have been out because of a rib injury, come and regale us with stories of the pain of sleeping on your back. Basically, just come.
Any of the Pacific judo members are also welcome as you guys are regulars at Spokane Judo practices and you should be part of swimming as well.
My house is here:
Bring something to eat or drink and sunscreen.
Please come around 2:00. The weather forecast says it will be 99°.
Hope to see everyone there.