DC Judo

We do have class on Friday, 7/3 -- see you on the mat! :)

Congrats to all who tested on Sunday for their belt promotions!

As a reminder: there is no class this Friday or Sunday -- 6/5 or 6/7.

Rest up and see you on the mat soon!

No practice today. Enjoy the snow!

Reminder - DC Judo's next practice is this Sunday, December 7. Rest up!

Schedule Update: Tomorrow DC Judo returns to its normal schedule of Fridays, 7-9pm, Sundays 11am-1pm. As always, you can get the latest schedule on Mindbody or on our Google Calendar:

calendar.google.com

There is a DC Judo Whatsapp Channel (https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBCXQM0gcfIvbrOEI1H)! Find us on whatsapp for updates to your phone.

Reminder: this week we will have practice on Thursday, May 29, 7-9pm.

We will not have practice Friday, May 30.

We'll be back to regular schedule on Sunday, June 1 for our normal 11am-1pm practice.

DC Judo had a wonderful time competing at today's Virginia Open Championships! A huge thank you to Arlington Judo Club for putting on the event, and to each of the clubs and athletes that made this competition possible. And, a big congratulations to each DC Judo member who participated, each of whom brought home a medal! Specifically, by division:

Katame no Kata: Sensei Karen, Gold

Novice Nage no Kata: Renee and Josh, Gold

Male, 220+: Sensei Hiroshi, Bronze (1W, 2L)

Male, under 132: Josh P., Silver (1W, 1L)

Male Veteran, 220+: Sensei Devin, Silver

Male Veteran, under 220: Sensei Lance, Bronze (2W, 1L)

Male Veteran, under 132: Josh P., Gold (2W, 0L)

Male, 220+, Novice: Josh G., Gold (2W, 0L); Evan, Silver (1W, 1L)

Male, under 161, Novice: Ink, Silver (2W, 1L)

Congratulations in particular to the Josh G., Evan, and Ink who participated in their first tournament today! You were a major factor in DC Judo coming in 4th place of the 23 Senior Teams in today's championships!

See everyone at practice tomorrow!

On Friday, October 4th, DC Judo was honored to welcome Counsellor Sagisaka and Ms. Nonaka from the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of Japan to observe our practice. DC Judo members were eager to share their love of judo and to hear Counselor Sagisaka's insights regarding the value of sharing in the culture of other nations to build mutual understanding. We sincerely appreciated the opportunity to host Counsellor Sagisaka and Ms. Nonaka and look forward to taking advantage of some of the cultural opportunities offered by the Embassy of Japan, such as those offered by the Japan Information and Culture Center.

Judo Saikou!