Spokane Judo

On Saturday September 10, SWOCC Judo will be hosting a Ju No Kata Seminar taught by Sensei Delynn and Mike Purcell. This is in Coos Bay, OR.
The entry form is here and the waiver is here.

The center has asked us to put on a judo demonstration during the Night out against Crime on Friday 8/19.
We need volunteers to come from 6:00-8:00 that evening.
In the past we were set up on the stage and demonstrated throwing and mat techniques.
The club needs everyone who can come out to help.

This is a good interview with Olympian Travis Stevens.

click here

On Saturday August 13, Budokan Dojo in Seattle will be hosting a self defense clinic. This is an opportunity to become a USJF certified self defense instructor. The clinic begins with registration at 7:00 and ends at 5:00 that evening.
I don’t have any additional info at present, but I am planning on attending.

On Saturday August 27, Budokan dojo is hosting an introductory class for referees. This is a good opportunity for anyone who want to become a referee to learn about refereeing in general and practice being a referee with constructive feedback.
The clinic starts with registration at 9:30 and finishes at 2:30.
The cost is $35 including lunch.
I encourage everyone to attend.
The entry form is here.

I am always pleased to announce new promotions. Each new rank demonstrates an increasing commitment to judo and self improvement, both of which are things that are important and beyond most people.

• Yonkyu:

• Brent Accursio
• Christopher B. Mitchell

Just a reminder that Monday is July 4th. The community center is closed. I hope everyone has a good holiday and we will see everyone on Wednesday.

Just a note that we are postponing the swimming party originally scheduled for this Saturday as the weather doesn’t look good (this is mostly intended to remind Sensei Oleg who seems unclear on the cancellation).
We may try for July 1 if that works for people.
Have a good weekend and see everyone at practice Monday.

I am truly honored to announce the promotions of Allen Monroe and Aleksi Lee. Their sustained hard work and dedication has earned them the rank of shodan. I wish I could say things are easier from now on but quite the opposite, we now expect more from them with regard to running the club and contributing to judo.
Their promotions were definitely deserved as they both exemplify what a shodan should be.

I wanted to recognize the competitors who came out on the mat last Saturday and competed.
Not everyone went home with a trophy but everyone did nice judo and reflected well on our entire club.