January In-class Shiai, De Leon Open Work Outand More! January In-Class Shiai Friday, January 26 will be our monthly in-class shiai, or tournament. 5:30 will be the Hajime and Chibi classes’ sumo tournament followed at 6:30 by the Honto Class’ judo tournament. We hope everyone will come to participate or watch! De Leon Open Work … [Read more…]
Judo Weekend, Sensei Returns from Japan, and More Dan Augustine Sensei Back from Japan Dan Augustine returned from Japan this past weekend and brings with him wonderful stories of his visit to some of Japan’s best judo universities and the Kodokan, the world headquarters of judo. Busy Hanabi Judo Weekend! We held our monthly Parents/Kids … [Read more…]
Kid’s Night Out and New Classes Kids Night Out! Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be on Saturday, January 13th from 6 PM to 9:30PM. We’re going to watch the movie “Cars”, eat pizza, play games, and have fun! Cost: $35 with $5 for pizza (optional). Please RSVP by 5 PM on Friday January 12th. … [Read more…]
Parents’ (and Kids’) Night Out, New Year’s Cards and More! Hanabi “Nengajo”- New Year’s Card On Saturday, December 30 at 12:30 pm we prepared our 2024 “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 … [Read more…]
New Year’s Cards, New Classes and a Sad Christmas Fire Hanabi “Nengajo”- New Year’s Card – Preparation On Saturday, December 30 at 12:30 pm we will prepare our 2024 “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, … [Read more…]
Promotions, Awards Ceremony, Parents and Children Class and More! December Promotions December testing is well under way! Every student will be tested this month and our belt promotion ceremony, for those receiving new belts, will be on Wednesday, December 20, at 6:45 pm. Shima promotions will be $35 and new belts will be $50. Awards … [Read more…]
Awards Ceremony and Pot Luck, New Classes and New Prices Annual Awards Pot Luck Please wear your white uniform and come with your family to our Annual Award’s Pot Luck on December 13th at 5:30 PM! There will be awards for many of our special students and their families. Please bring your favorite dish to … [Read more…]
December Promotions, Kid’s Night Out, French Judo and more! Oyako – Parent and Child – Judo! In January, two year olds, working with their parents – and a big stuffed tiger – will be able to enjoy Hanabi Judo in our “Oyako” or Parent and Child class. Children will learn how to fall safely, sing … [Read more…]
December Promotions, Kids’ Night Out and More! December Promotions This week we will begin our December testing when every student will be considered for a higher rank. Our belt promotion ceremony, for those receiving new belts, will be on Wednesday, December 20, at 6:45 pm. Shima promotions will be $35 and new belts will be … [Read more…]
In-Class Shiai, Dan in Dallas, Thanksgiving and more! November In-Class Shiai Last Week’s Sumo and Judo In-Class-Shiai was a wonderful success! We had 13 little sumo players and another 16 judo players participating. The competition was intense, the shouts of encouragement were loud and the techniques were precise (sometimes). We all look forward to our … [Read more…]