Bojuka Blast!, Pot Luck Party, Labor Day, and More! Bojuka Tournament in Monterey Hanabi did wonderfully at the Bojuka tournament near Monterey on Sunday, August 25. Hanabi had eight competitors and we took home 5 golds, two silvers and one bronze medal. We had 21 matches total and won 17 of those by “Ippon,” full … [Read more…]
Bickham Black Belt, Pot Luck Party, Monterey Tournament,and More! Greg Bickham for Black Belt One of our trusted brown belts, strong competitor and dedicated teacher, Greg Bickham will be performing the Nage-no-Kata, forms of throwing, on Friday night at 7:30. This is his last requirement needed to earn his black belt. We usually do this … [Read more…]
Solano Stroll, After-School Care, Monterey Tournament, and More! Solano Stroll Hanabi Judo will be taking part in the Solano Stroll with a booth and demonstrations. It is a fun day to come out and show the community our judo and our spirit. Sign-up to help After-School Care at Hanabi Judo Beginning in August Hanabi will … [Read more…]
Parents’/Kids’ Night Out, New August Schedule, Dan Augustine Back From Paris, and More! Parents’ and Kids’ Night Out Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be on Saturday, August 10 from 6 PM to 9:30PM. We’ll be watching ET (“ET phone home”), eating pizza, playing games, and having fun! Cost: $40 with $5 for pizza (optional). … [Read more…]
After-School Care, New Phone Number, Bay Area Judo Championships and More! After-School Care at Hanabi Judo Beginning in August Hanabi will offer after-school care and pick up for students from TK to 5 at Albany’s Marin, Cornell and Ocean View Elementary schools. In our after-school care program the kids will have study time, physical activities … [Read more…]
Parents’ Night Out, After School Care,Bay Area Judo Championships and More! Parents’ and Kids’ Night Out Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be on Saturday, July 13 from 6 PM to 9:30PM. We’ll be watching “Ponyo”, eating pizza, playing games, and having fun! Cost: $35 with $5 for pizza (optional). Please RSVP by 5 PM … [Read more…]
Yosh Uchida Sensei, Parents’ Night Out,Summer Camp, and More! 1956 San Jose State yearbook. Yosh Uchida at upper right and Emilio (Mel) Augustine, circled. The Passing of Yosh Uchida Sensei Yosh Uchida, San Jose State University Judo Coach, passed away on June 27 at the age of 104. Uchida Sensei coached at SJSU for over … [Read more…]
In-Class Tournament, Yurii Sensei’s Birthday, Summer Camp, and More! In-Class Shiai and Yurii Sensei’s Party On June 28, we have a wonderful opportunity to do judo and sumo during our monthly in-class shiai (tournament) and celebrate Yurii Sensei’s birthday! We invite all our Chibi and Hajime students to the sumo competition beginning at 5:30. At … [Read more…]
Yurii Sensei’s Party and In-Class Shiai,Summer Camp, Black Belt Countdown, and More! Yurii Sensei’s Party and In-Class Shiai On June 28, we have a wonderful opportunity to do judo and sumo during our monthly in-class shiai and celebrate Yurii Sensei’s birthday! We invite all our Chibi and Hajime students to the sumo competition beginning at … [Read more…]
Team Pictures, Summer Camp Starts,Olympian Friends and More! Hanabi Team Picture Our Team Hanabi celebrated the end of its season with a team photo last Monday, June 10 after the Honto class. You can find it above. It came out pretty well, don’t you think? First Week of Summer Camp! Hanabi’s Pokemon Summer Camp has … [Read more…]