Itasca YMCA Judo Club

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July VanDyke Judo Camp is now completed. We had 31 students play four days for three hours each day. Some of the students were as young as four and the oldest 13. We had some brand new kids trying Judo out and others who have played for many years. We worked on Kodomo kata and throwing and hold downs. All the students worked very hard even though it was quite warm out. Congratulations to all the new ranks and we hope to see some of you at August Judo camp.

Don’t forget to sign up for judo camp.

Judo Camp Explore the Japanese martial art of Judo in Judo Camp! Build confidence as you learn to fall, throw, and pin with judo. Children please pack a snack with you for camp. For students entering 1st grade- 7th grade. (PreK-K students that have participated in Judo with Sensei Bishop previously are welcom...

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.