September Shiai, Women’s Clinic, September Promotions and More!
September In-Class Shiai This past Friday, September 19, we had our monthly in-class shiai (tournament) and it was epic! The Hajime and Chibi students competed in sumo competition and Leo, who beat 5 of his opponents, was our first place winner. The Honto judo team competition attracted 45 of our students with Best Technique going […]
October Events, Tanzanian Sensei’s Visit, Learning to Fail and More!
Upcoming Judo Events October promises to be a busy month at Hanabi. Here is a list of activities over the next several weeks. October 4 and 5 San Jose Open San Jose Open Information and Registration October 11 Hanabi Parents’ Night out Hanabi Parents’ Night out Information and Registration October 18 2025 Fresno Judo Club […]
Parents’/Kids Night Out, New Enrichment Classes, Champion’s Cup and More!
Bojuka Blast!, Pot Luck Party, Labor Day, and More!
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 […]
Bickham Black Belt, Pot Luck Party, Monterey Tournament, and 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 […]
Solano Stroll, After-School Care, Monterey Tournament, and 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 […]
Parents’/Kids’ Night Out, New August Schedule, Dan Augustine Back From Paris, and 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). […]
After-School Care, New Phone Number, Bay Area Judo Championships and 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 […]
Parents’ Night Out, After School Care, Bay Area Judo Championships and 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 […]
Yosh Uchida Sensei, Parents’ Night Out, Summer Camp, and 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 […]