Welcome to the new Judo NW webpage. This is a cross organizational project to develop an one-stop communication and information sharing center for all judo activities in the Pacific Northwest Region, Alaska, and Montana. Within the website, you will find information about upcoming judo related events and tournaments, judo clubs in the Region, view judo related news from around the area to what is happening in the world. Information related to refereeing and coaching can also be found on the website. This project was sponsored through a partnership effort of NW Judo Yudanshakai and Washington State Judo, Inc. We look forward to receiving your feedback on this new site.

Julie Koyama, President, NW Judo Yudanshakai
Calvin Terada, President, Washington State Judo, Inc.
Latest News

June 3, 2012 – Clinic with Marti Malloy

Following the Saturday, June 2, 2012  Budokan Annual Judo Tournament at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington, a clinic conducted by 2012 Olympian Marti Malloy will take place on Sunday, June 3, 2012.

Don’t miss this last chance to see and hear from Marti before she heads off to the London Olympic Games!

Please review the attached flyer for session times and fees.

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June 2, 2012 – Budokan Annual Judo Tournament

The 2012 Budokan Annual Judo Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Shorewood High School in Shoreline, Washington.

Click here for the entry packet:

2012 Budokan Tourny Entry Packet Final v2

2012 United States Junior Nationals Judo Championships – Spokane, Washington

The 2012 United States Junior Nationals Judo Championships will be held during July 6-8, 2012 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington.

For more information regarding the event, please contact Bert Mackey at judoratt@comcast.net

2012 Junior Nationals Final 03-23-12

2012 Updated Tournament Schedule

Folks,

Here is the updated tournament schedule for 2012, as of March 20, 2012.

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New! Judo NW Facebook Page

Join now as a friend:

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/groups/173054539478772/

Robert Fukuda, IJF-A Referee, 2012 Olympic Referee!



Robert Fukuda 2012 Olympics

2012 USJF/USJA Junior Nationals Flyer

2012 USJF/USJA Junior Nationals Flyer

USJAUSJF Flyer

2011 Junior World Championships

Calvin Terada wishes to express his gratitude for the support and assistance provided by the NW Yudanshakai, Budokan Dojo, and individuals to attend the 2011 Junior World Championships.   Here are some thoughts and photos from his trip.

2011 jr world championships NWJY

Judo NW Taping Clinic

Please see the attached YouTube video for proper techniques to tape wrists for support.

Courtesy of Dr. Karyn Harkins

2011 World Championship Referee – Robert Fukuda

The 2011 World Championship Referee from the United States is Robert Fukuda, IJF-A.

2011 World Championships Robert Fukuda

Robert Fukuda

Nonagenarian Earns Judo’s 10th Degree Black Belt (NPR article)

National Public Radio Article

August 9, 2011

Sensei Keiko Fukuda of San Francisco has became the first woman to earn a 10th degree black belt in judo. She is 98 years old. Only three others have this martial arts’ highest ranking: all men living in Japan.

Keiko Fukuda Story

SF Gate Article

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2011 Sao Paulo World Cup

Barbara Shimizu-Houston, IJF-A, and Calvin Terada, IJF-A, were both selected by USA Judo and the Pan American Judo Confederation to referee the 2011 Sao Paulo World Cup in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  It is very rare for two IJF-A referees from the same area of the country to attend such an event, nonetheless in the same geographic area.   Judo is the second most popular sport in Brazil with many of the championship events televised live.  Attached is their report from their trip as sponsored by NWJY:

2011 Sao Paulo WC Report

2011 IJF Rule – White to be called First

2011 IJF Rule – Starting at the 2011 Cadet World Championships in Kiev, Ukraine, the IJF will be implementing a new rule to call up the white competitor first, rather than blue.   Implementation of this rule will be at the IJF and world events only.

Implementation of this rule in the United States and the NW/Alaska region will be decided upon at a later time.

This information is being shared for information purposes only.

NW Referee Committee

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Banner Year for Judo Pioneer (Rafu Shimpo)

Banner Year for Judo Pioneer (Rafu Shimpo article) regarding Sensei Keiko Fukuda, 9 Dan, and her life achievements in judo.

A Banner Year for a Judo Pioneer – Rafu Shimpo

2011 Washington State Games Judo Tournament (sponsored by Subway) – Results

Here are the results from the 2011 Washington State Games Judo Tournament (sponsored by Subway)

2011 Washington State Games Judo Tournament Results