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  • Tournament – 2025 Rainier Cup

    Ippon Judo Dojo and the Northwest Judo Yudanshakai invite all Judokas to the 2025 Rainier Cup Judo Championships. This International event is sanctioned by the United States Judo Association, sponsored by Tacoma South Sound Sports, and powered by American Judo. We thank you in advance for your support and participation, and we look forward to seeing each of you on the mat!

    Date: 10/04/2025

    Venue: Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom Campus)

    Address: 9401 Farwest Drive SW Lakewood, Washington 98498

    Format: Modified Double Elimination for 6 or more, Round Robin for 5 or Less, Best 2/3 for divisions of two.

    Age Standards: Age 4 and Up

    Participant Guidelines:

    • USA Judo, USJA, USJF or Judo Canada Memberships Preferred

    Cost:

    • Normal Registration: $65 for first division and $25 for additional divisions
    • Late Registration: $85 for first division and $35 for additional divisions

    Tournament Directors: Jason Harai, John Harai, Byron Redditt

    Registration & Brackets: Tyler Yonemori (American Judo)

    Chief Referee: Brian Toth – IJF A referee

    Medical Staff: Dr. Eric Chen and staff.

    All States & Canadians are Welcome!

    Registration: Smoothcomp

    Additional Details: Information Packet

  • World Championship Data

    Below is a chart of the top 20 scoring techniques from this year’s World Championships in Hungary. Please consider checking out the Substack linked below to view the analysis and breakdown of specific weight classes, as well as some data from past major tournaments this year. The person who collected this data also did a great job of breaking down the major trends in techniques/strategies. Hope it’s useful!

    Competition Data

  • 2025 August Tanaka Clinic

    A unique Judo clinic led by Sensei Hidemasa Tanaka – world-class athlete and phenomenal Judo instructor, known for his unique, artistic Judo style and iconic, viral instructional videos.

    Day 1
    Session 1: 10 am-12 pm (Kids: 12 and under)
    Session 2: 2 pm-5 pm (Adults: 13 and over)
    Day 2 
    Session 1: 9 am -12 pm (Adults: 13 and over)
    Potluck: 12:30 pm
    Date/Location
    August 16-17th
    Washington Judo Academy
    10600 N 68th St, Kirkland, WA 98033
    Price
    $50 per session
    Signup/Additional Information

  • Upcoming Judo Schedule

    Saturday practice (8/2)

    We will have practice this Saturday from 9:00-11:00.
    Hope everyone can attend.

    No practice week of (8/4)

    We will not have practice this coming week. We will have practice again on 8/12, a week from Tuesday.
    If anyone has any questions, please ask at practice tomorrow.

  • 2025 Fall Hiraoka Judo Clinic

    Come and learn tachiwaza (standing techniques) and newaza (mat work) from Olympic and World medalist Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka.
    Session 1: 9AM to 11:00AM
    (Juniors 5 yrs to 16 yrs)
    Session 2: 1 PM to 3PM
    (Seniors 1 7yrs+)
    Depending on the level of 13-16 yrs old judoka, they may be able to participate in the Session 2
    When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
    Where: Kentridge High School East 12430 SE 208th Street
    Kent, WA 98031
    Cost: $40 per session

    Additional information here

  • Saturday Practice 7/19

    A reminder that we are having practice this Saturday, 7/19.
    Typically we are every other Saturday, but this week is an exception.
    See everyone tomorrow.

  • Saturday Practice (7/12)

    A reminder that we will have practice tomorrow from 9:00-11:00.
    Hope to see everyone there.

  • Saturday practice

    A reminder, we will have practice this Saturday, 6/28, from 9:00-11:00.
    Workout early and you can enjoy the rest of the weekend in the knowledge you have already done your exercise!
    Hope to see everyone there.

  • Congratulations!!🎊

    We are delighted to recognize the considerable achievements of Adam McGuire, Sensei Callisto Aotsuke, and John Jones in earning their promotions! Through rigorous study and competition, Adam and John earned their Green belts. Sensei Callisto met and exceeded the standards for Nidan, serving as a national referee and a valuable instructor in the club.

    All three exemplify the judo principle of Jita Kyoei, a foundational idea that highlights learning through collaboration and mutual assistance.

    “The purpose of the study of judo is to perfect yourself and to contribute to society.”

    — Kano Jigoro

  • Judo Grip and Domination Camp – June 13-14 with Toni Lettner and Jenn Badertscher

    Reminder:

    we will not have practice this coming Saturday 6/14 as I am suggesting everyone attend this camp!

    Hi Judo Family,

    Ready to own every exchange from the very first grip? Join powerhouse coach Toni Lettner in beautiful Athol, Idaho (Home of the Northwest’s Largest Theme Park – Silverwood!) for two action-packed days dedicated to grip domination, big throws, and seamless Ne-Waza transitions.

    Why you can’t miss this camp

    · Master same side vs. opposite-side gripping, with tricks to out-grip even stronger opponents.

    · Unlock new takedowns: modified Te-Guruma, Sumi-Gaeshi and Foot Sweeps.

    · Elevate your own Tokui-Waza game from various grip positions.

    · Tons of randori to pressure test every skill you learn.

    Seminar Plan

    Friday June 13

    Time

    Group

    Focus

    2 pm – 4 pm

    Ages < 13

    Grip basics (kumikata fundamentals), footwork games, and intro to modified Te-Guruma

    5 pm – 7 pm

    Ages 13 +

    Advanced same-side & opposite-side gripping chains, Sumi-Gaeshi setups, transitions to quick holds & armlocks

    Saturday June 14

    Time

    Group

    Focus

    10 am – 12 pm

    Ages < 13

    Grip reaction drills, breaking strong collars, throws to hold-down flow

    1 pm – 3 pm

    Ages 13 +

    Dominant first-contact strategies, linking grips to your Tokui-waza, fast ne-waza finishes

    3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

    OPEN MAT (all ages)

    Randori gauntlet & live situational rounds, apply everything you learned!

    Quick Facts

    · Dates: Friday–Saturday, June 13-14, 2025

    · Venue: Athol Elementary School 6333 Menser Ave, Athol, Idaho 83801

    Lodging: Camping at Farragut State and Ravenwood RV Resort are great

    options. Airbnb and Hotels can be found in Athol, Spirit Lake, and

    Coeur d’Alene.

    · Eligibility: Current USJF, USJA, and USA Judo members, all belts, ages 6

    (sessions split by age)

    Lock in your spot now

    Registration opens today and will cap quickly. Click below, grab your teammates, and get ready to dominate the grip battle:

    https://usjf.smoothcomp.com/en/event/20389

    Questions? email t.lettner74@gmail.com or Lakelandjudoclub@gmail.com and we’ll help you out.

    Can’t wait to see you on the mats in Idaho’s lake country, let’s make every grip count!

    See you soon,

    Jenn Badertscher & Toni Lettner
    Judo Grip and Domination Camp 2025