Spokane Judo

Dear Spokane Judo friends,
Despite working quite hard to find a suitable space, the search continues. We expect that we will have more information by summer. We know that’s a long time, and we too are frustrated.
As you all know, Pacific has been incredibly gracious in letting us practice with them. Because we don’t want to abuse their hospitality, please contact
Sensei Leigh about paying dues until we find a space. I think their monthly dues are quite similar to ours.
Sensei Leigh’s email is: Pacific Judo EMail
We know this has been very hard on everyone. Spokane Judo will be back
Thank you for your continued patience,

Update on the future of Spokane Judo Dear Spokane Judo friends, Despite working quite hard to find a suitable space, the search continues. We expect that we will have more information by summer.

In an outstanding show of skill and fierce determination this weekend, Aries brought home the Gold AND Silver!!
From a beautiful O soto into harai combination, seamless transitioning from standing to groundwork and - most importantly from Sensei Brett’s perspective - an awesome and effective shimewaza, Aries excelled!!
Getting the gold
Showing excellent sportsmanship
And bringing home additional hardware
We are also so grateful to Pacific Judo Academy for all their support at the tournament (and for permitting us to continue training while we look for a space❤️)!!

Rocking’ the Gem State Open!! In an outstanding show of skill and fierce determination this weekend, Aries brought home the Gold AND Silver!! From a beautiful O soto into harai combinati

Happy New Year
We have not yet been able to locate a home for Spokane Judo.
We have several possible options but the holidays made things more challenging.
As a short term option for our members to keep practicing, Pacific Judo has been kind enough to allow our members to join their practices.
Pacific Judo class is Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00-7:00 for kids and 7:00-8:30 for adults.
Hope to see everyone Tuesday at Pacific.

Update on Spokane Judo Happy New Year We have not yet been able to locate a home for Spokane Judo. We have several possible options but the holidays made things more challenging. A

Aries bringing home the hardware :)

More photos from the Next Champion tournament!

5 competitors from Spokane Judo showed great technique and excellent persistence at the Athol tournament this past weekend!
Syd showed grit and determination at her very first tournament ~ she managed a pin and a throw, using what she learned. Great persistence Syd!
Q had strong matches and took home bronze in 2 divisions ~ well done Q!
Warren’s tournament performance was marked with a *beautiful* Osoto-gari, truly impressive! He took home silver in 2 divisions ~ fantastic!
Nursultan showed fierce spirit as well, capturing gold and silver in his divisions! Excellent!
Aries likewise fought hard and showed strong technique ~ bringing home 1st and 3rd in her divisions! Awesome!
Warren’s 2 silver medals!
Nursultan’s throw, to the pin, to the win!
Spokane Judo would like to thank the parents, Hal, and Simpai Chris for supporting/coaching the kids so well!
Warm thanks and appreciation to Sensei Jen for creating this outstanding opportunity for our kids!! Gratitude also to Sensei Leigh from Pacific for all her support!
~ if folks have additional photos, please send them on!

Next Champion Tournament 12/16/3023 5 competitors from Spokane Judo showed great technique and excellent persistence at the Athol tournament this past weekend! Syd showed grit and determination

Effective immediately, December 8th, we are unable to hold classes due to our landlord filing for bankruptcy. We are incredibly disappointed by this news and understand the inconvenience it causes our members.
We will update everyone as soon as we have information. In the meantime,
Please help us move mats out of the current space tomorrow, December 9th, at 9:30 AM.
We appreciate your understanding and support. Stay connected for updates through our website and page.
Thank you for being part of the Spokane Judo Club family.

Spokane Judo Club Update: Important Announcement Effective immediately, December 8th, we are unable to hold classes due to our landlord filing for bankruptcy. We are incredibly disappointed by this news and un

A reminder that there will be no practice this Thursday, 11/23 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will have practice on Saturday to work off all the extra food we ate!
See everyone Saturday morning.

Happy Thanksgiving A reminder that there will be no practice this Thursday, 11/23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will have practice on Saturday to work off all the extra food w

From Lakeland Judo:
In an effort to grow judo, Lakeland Judo in Athol, Idaho (just behind Silverwood Theme Park) is offering two introductory events in December in preparation
for our upcoming 2024 tournament season.
On December 2, 2023 we will be offering a referee and rules clinic and table help clinic. This clinic will be taught by Rome Acopan Jr. from the Intermountain
Yudanshakai. This clinic is intended for judoka 13+ and orange+ for the purpose of better understanding the rules as well as developing a Jr. and Sr. Referee
team for the East Side of WA State. Attending Judoka will be given the opportunity to test for their regional referee certification.
On December 16, 2023 we will be offering a smaller two mat tournament focused on developmental competition. We will run two mats for time progression,
but will focus on a more "intimate" and "instructional" design. Our mission is to host a low stress, fun tournament where newer judoka and some more experienced
judoka along with their parents can meet others and learn the systems of a judo tournament with the intensity of upcoming regional and/or national events.
The tournament is open to all ages! My high school program is full of new white belts and my dojo is young in age and rank but growing strong. Both are
excited to meet new judo friends and attend an instructional event with sound, equal competitors.
We hope you are all able to join us. Please let me know if you have any further questions regarding the events.
Warm Regards
Jenn Schoo-Badertscher
Lakeland Judo
Viking Judo
Introductory Judo Referee Clinic
Next Champion Registration
More information
Introductory Judo Referee Clinic Handout
Next Champion Judo Tournament

Upcoming Lakeland Judo Events From Lakeland Judo: In an effort to grow judo, Lakeland Judo in Athol, Idaho (just behind Silverwood Theme Park) is offering two introductory events in Decembe

Spokane Judo fought hard and showed excellent sportsmanship Saturday!! Grit, determination, and perseverance were clear in all our players ~ Outstanding job judoka, we are so proud of you!! A few pics below…
Misha’s division
This was Misha’s first tournament ~ he attacked multiple times AND tried combinations - great job Misha!
Misha’s large division
Warren’s landed some beautiful throws in his very first tournament ~ Awesome Warren!
Warren’s Division
Warren takes 3rd!!
Deven, Jet, and Nursultan all had great matches ~ Deven brought the bronze, Jet’s grit and sportsmanship throughout his matches was recognized, and Nursultan brought home gold at his very first tournament!
The 10-12 year old gang
Aries, Marigold, and Madelina all brought home the hardware Saturday, with Aries and Marigold winning gold and Madelina winning silver!
Robert and Lincoln turned in fantastic performances at their first tournament ~ Lincoln brought home silver and both lead matches with attacks. They also agreed to an exhibition match to give another pair of judoka a break. A most excellent showing!
Warm thanks and appreciation to Joseki Dojo for all the hard work that went in to putting on such a fantastic experience!
Spokane Judoka, we could not be more proud of you!!

Result from Joseki Judo Tournament Spokane Judo fought hard and showed excellent sportsmanship Saturday!! Grit, determination, and perseverance were clear in all our players ~ Outstanding job ju

A reminder that we will not have practice this Saturday, Nov. 11.
There is a tournament for kids out at Joseki dojo.
Hope all our competitors do well and see everyone on Monday on the mat.

No Practice Saturday Nov. 11 A reminder that we will not have practice this Saturday, Nov. 11. There is a tournament for kids out at Joseki dojo. Hope all our competitors do well and see

Best Martial Arts Institute will be hosting an Itsutsu no Kata clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Eugene, OR.
Forms are:
Itsutsu no Kata clinic flyer 2023
Itsutsu no Kata Clinic Registration Form
Judo Kata Clinic waiver

Itsutsu no Kata clinic Best Martial Arts Institute will be hosting an Itsutsu no Kata clinic on Saturday, Sept. 30 in Eugene, OR. Forms are: Itsutsu no Kata clinic flyer 2023 I

I would like to congratulate the following members on their promotions. They all did an excellent job of demonstrating the skills necessary as well as contributing to the club by helping to teach others.
- Deven Huck: orange
- Aries Flores: orange/green
- Madelina Windishar: yellow

Congratulations on their Promotions I would like to congratulate the following members on their promotions. They all did an excellent job of demonstrating the skills necessary as well as contribut

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2023
Ippon Judo Dojo and the Northwest Judo Yudanshakai invite all Judokas to the
2023 Rainier Cup Judo Championships. This regional tournament is sanctioned by
USA Judo, 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!
Tournament Directors: Jason Harai, John Harai, Byron Redditt
Sanctioned By: USA Judo, sanction number: 00407
Tournament Venue: Pierce College (Fort Steilacoom)
9401 Farwest Drive
Lakewood, Washington 98498
The entire information packet is here.
You can register for the tournament here.

2023 Rainier Cup SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2023 Ippon Judo Dojo and the Northwest Judo Yudanshakai invite all Judokas to the 2023 Rainier Cup Judo Championships. This regional

We will be closed on Monday Sept. 4. Enjoy the labor day holiday. We will be back on Thursday. See everyone then.
(We will have practice today, Saturday)

No Practice Labor Day We will be closed on Monday Sept. 4. Enjoy the labor day holiday. We will be back on Thursday. See everyone then. (We will have practice today, Saturday)

Congratulations to Q on his recent promotion to yellow/orange. He did a great job on his test. I hope this is just a continuation of his judo journey.
I also want to wish Q and Hal well on their extended trip to Mexico. I hope all goes well and we see them back soon.

Congratulations to Q Congratulations to Q on his recent promotion to yellow/orange. He did a great job on his test. I hope this is just a continuation of his judo journey. I also w

We will be back on the mat tonight.
See everyone there.
Come and enjoy the heat!

Back on the mat We will be back on the mat tonight. See everyone there. Come and enjoy the heat!

A reminder, we are taking the week of Aug. 7 off as a vacation.
We will be back on the mat starting on Aug. 14.
I hope everyone has a nice week off and look forward to seeing you back on the mat with a renewed energy and focus!

Summer Vacation A reminder, we are taking the week of Aug. 7 off as a vacation. We will be back on the mat starting on Aug. 14. I hope everyone has a nice week off and look f

With much gratitude to Sensei Sam for organizing, and to Mr. Herbert Ho for his beautiful work in creating our new ‘Spokane -“Children of the Sun” - Dojo’ sign. Hope everyone is enjoying a fun and restful summer!
With our Saturday workout crew

Spokane Dojo … in calligraphy!! With much gratitude to Sensei Sam for organizing, and to Mr. Herbert Ho for his beautiful work in creating our new ‘Spokane -“Children of the Sun” - Dojo’ sign. Hope everyone is enjoying a fun and restful summer!

Looking forward to seeing everyone back on the mat after the 4th weekend.Hope everyone is refreshed and energized for more judo.

Back on the mat!

We will be taking off the Saturday and Monday practices for the 4th of July.
We will have practice this Thursday and again on Thursday July 6.
So make sure to come to practice this Thursday to get enough judo for the long weekend.

4th of July We will be taking off the Saturday and Monday practices for the 4th of July. We will have practice this Thursday and again on Thursday July 6. So make sure to

Our judoka did an outstanding job representing the club! Great technique and sportsmanship ~ we couldn’t ask for more!
They were ready!
Lined up!
Q takes Bronze!
Madelina takes gold at her *first* tournament!
Aries takes gold!
Jason takes silver at his first post-pandemic tournament!
Not to be outdone, Jason’s dad Mike also brings home the silver!
And Tay brings home the gold as well!
Not everyone medaled, but everyone showed progress in their technique! All of our competitors showed strong tachiwaza and moved rapidly to great newaza - awesome!!
Thanks to all who made the tournament a success! Many thanks to all who sent pictures, to Chris and Sensei Rich for coaching and guiding our players, and to Chris again for all the updates (that we had to hike up a mountain to get!)
Spokane Judo would not be the club we are without all of you!
Special thanks to Pacific Judo for making this event possible and supporting judoka in the Inland Northwest!❤️

2023 Inland Empire Tournament Our judoka did an outstanding job representing the club! Great technique and sportsmanship ~ we couldn’t ask for more! They were ready! Lined up! Q t

Just a reminder, we have 9 competitors in the tournament on Saturday. If you aren't competing, go and support those who are.
No Practice Saturday or Monday
Because of the tournament, there will be no practice Saturday. Monday is Memorial Day so no practice then either. See everyone Thursday ready to relive the glory of the tournament.

Tournament Tomorrow, No Practice Saturday or Monday Just a reminder, we have 9 competitors in the tournament on Saturday. If you aren't competing, go and support those who are. No Practice Saturday or Monday B

Tay took second and learned a lot at his first Senior Nationals ~ Sensei Sam took Silver with his Kata partner, Sensei Paul Ziegman from Pacific!
Tay at his first Senior Nationals!
Sensei Paul and Sensei Sam take Silver in Katame No Kata at the 2023 Sr. Nationals!
Spokane Judo is grateful for the Pacific Judo fam!!

2023 Senior Nationals Tay took second and learned a lot at his first Senior Nationals ~ Sensei Sam took Silver with his Kata partner, Sensei Paul Ziegman from Pacific! Tay at his

Last Thursday we were honored and delighted to have Sensei Dick Tashiro, Sensei Randall Platt and Sensei Anne Platt on the mat, in preparation for the 2023 Senior Nationals!
Spokane Judo and our awesome guests!

Awesome Visitors! Last Thursday we were honored and delighted to have Sensei Dick Tashiro, Sensei Randall Platt and Sensei Anne Platt on the mat, in preparation for the 2023 Seni

We will not have our normal Saturday practice
Tomorrow and Sunday are the Senior Nationals, I encourage everyone who isn't volunteering or competing to go and cheer everyone on.
The opening ceremony is at 8:00 tomorrow for the shiai and Sunday at 10:00 for the kata competition.
All event info and updated results are available here.
Good luck to Tay and Sensei Sam!

Senior Nationals, no practice We will not have our normal Saturday practice Tomorrow and Sunday are the Senior Nationals, I encourage everyone who isn't volunteering or competing to go a

Spokane Judo was well-represented this weekend at the 2023 Budokan Tournament by Aries Flores who narrowly missed bring home the bronze in a very strong bracket. Her fighting shows how much she’s learned ~ she can’t wait for the next Shiai!
Aries and Jacob (from Pacific)
Aries gets her grip!
Judo family from Pacific ~ Sensei Leigh, Sensei Sam, and Jacob
After well-fought matches…

2023 Budokan Tournament Spokane Judo was well-represented this weekend at the 2023 Budokan Tournament by Aries Flores who narrowly missed bring home the bronze in a very strong bracket

Saturday, the facility is being used for a cross fit kind of competition thing so we can't workout. We will be back to normal on Monday.
See everyone on Monday.

No Practice Saturday 3/25 Saturday, the facility is being used for a cross fit kind of competition thing so we can't workout. We will be back to normal on Monday. See everyone on Monda

Here are the streams from each of the mats.
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Mat 2
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Mat 3

Relive all the Glory (and some of the pain) for the Battle by the Lake Here are the streams from each of the mats. mat 1 Mat 2 Mat 3