A part of the Berkeley and Albany community for 60 years, Hanabi Judo offers classes for all. Our goal is to become a healthy and fun part of your life.
Judo, meaning “The Gentle Way,” is a very effective means of self-defense while being a safe, non-violent way of controlling an opponent. Judo emphasizes throwing techniques and ground-work but also features chokes and arm-locks. Judo is an Olympic event and the world’s second most popular sport (behind soccer). Hanabi means "Fireworks" in Japanese and its energy, brightness and excitement truly e
09/05/2026
Monterey Tournament
The Bojuka Ryu Tournament in Seaside near Monterey was held this past weekend and Hanabi did well! Our 10 students earned three gold, three silver and 2 bronze medals. Congratulations to all and thanks to all of the families who made the long drive!
09/04/2026
Parents’/Kids’ Night Out
Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be Saturday, Septemer 5th From 6 PM to 9:30 PM. We will be watching Totoro, eating pizza, playing games, and having fun! Cost: $40 with $5 for pizza (optional). Please register at: www.hanabijudo.com/parents-night-out by 5 PM on Friday September 4th
2026 Scholar's Academy Tournament 🥋🎇
09/02/2026
Hanabi Judo kids bringing the energy at the Bojuka Ryu Tournament! So proud of our young judokas for showing courage, teamwork, and great spirit on the mat! 🎇💪
Juliessa showing great technique and determination at the 2026 Bojuka Ryu Tournament! 🥋💪
08/31/2026
Great job, everyone! Proud of our judokas for giving their best at the Bojuka Ryu Tournament. 🎇🥋
Khaknazar bringing the heat! A fantastic throw at the 2026 Scholar’s Academy Tournament! Keep it up! 🥋🎇
08/28/2026
Judo friends make training even more fun! 🥋🎇 Mei & Carolina showing off their friendship on the mat!
08/27/2026
Brentwood Tournament
Hanabi students fought valiantly at Scholar’s Academy on Saturday, August 23 and came home with lots of bling! Out of our 12 students we earned six golds and 4 silvers. This was especially impressive when seven of our 12 competitors were fighting in their first tournament! Special congratulations to our first-timers Moses and Duncan who got gold; and Khaknazar, Ethan and Joshie who got silver. Proud of you all!
| Monday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 4:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Friday | 5:10pm - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8:15am - 2:30pm |