Itasca YMCA Judo Club

Please consider going to this clinic. Let me know if you’re interested. There are four sessions. You can choose how many sessions each you would like to attend.

Great second day at Steve Cohen clinic. Gemma joined Abel and Lucas. They learned a lot and had fun. We have a lot of new skills to learn. Grace and Liam had a great second day at the clinic. Thank you Red River Judo for hosting the clinic.

Class one done with Sensei Coen. Abel and Lucas did well in the kids clinic at Red River Dojo in Fargo ND. Adult clinic is going on and Liam and Grace are doing their clinic now. Mary from Hay ashi do is also at the clinic. We will
Return tomorrow for class two.

Pictures are in from Minnesota state judo .

May 9th team Ne Waza Shiai.
At Vandyke school. Starts at 10:00 am. Check in at 9:00 am to 9:30 am.
All kids and adults can participate. A only four year old division added.
$10 per division. Adult students will referee.
Register at

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UpNorth judo players. I will be attending this clinic in Fargo. If you child is interested let me know and we can plan. Friday night is 6-7 pm is for kids to age 12. And another class the next day 10-11 am. I would plan for your child to do both. $60 for both days. Let me know and I’ll give you more details.

So proud of the UpNorth judo club at the state judo Shiai. All played well. Lots of good judo and so much growth it these players. I’m so proud of them.
Just found out. Congratulations to Jude, he got fastest ippon of the shiai. 4.4 seconds

UpNorth pictures are done. I will hand them out at your child’s next practice. Top Marble class, bottom left Itasca class, bottom right Nashwauk class.

UpNorth team shiai in the books. 60 players. Lots of good judo. Kids learned a lot. Next up, State judo in the April.

Who's excited?
Join us on our first day of market at the Grand Rapids MN Farmers' Market!

The regular market season opens Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Connect with returning favorites and meet new vendors—our community of growers, makers, and bakers is excited to welcome you back. It’s the perfect way to kick off your Wednesday morning!