December Belt Presentation Ceremony is December 17. During December every student will be tested for a new level of shima or belt. For those receiving new belts, the December 17 ceremony will be at 6:45 pm. Shima promotions will be $35 and new belts will be $50.
Hanabi will be hosting a week of “PokeCamp” in Albany during winter break from December 29-January 2. Like our popular summer camp, we will have judo and art activities – such as origami and anime – related to Pokemon.
2025 Winter Pokecamp Information and Registration
On Saturday, December 27, after Honto Class at 12:30, we will prepare our 2026 “Nengajo” or New Year’s Cards. In Japan greeting cards are sent out on New Year’s rather than on Christmas as we do in the US. Hanabi, following the Japanese tradition, will be sending out cards to our friends around The Bay and around the world. Come enjoy the afternoon with us as we apply stamps, address cards and write notes. We will have refreshments and snacks for our helpers.
Upcoming Judo Events
Here is a list of activities over the next several weeks.
December 19 Belt Promotion Ceremony
December 24-25 Christmas Break No Judo
December 27 “Nengajo” – preparation of New Year’s Cards
December 29 – Jan. 2 Hanabi Winter Pokecamp
December 31 – Jan. 1 New Year’s Break No Judo
Feel free to contact us at: 510-604-6640 or info@hanabijudo.com.
Thanks for being part of our Big Hanabi Family!
Hanabi Judo, Head Sensei Dan Augustine
Questions about classes, camps or after-school care? Send a note and we’ll get back to you.
