Welcome to Budokan Judo Dojo
Japanese Olympian Misato Nakamura visiting Budokan Dojo
Budokan is a 501(c)(3) Non Profit Organization that provides high quality instruction for all skill levels for all of our students
We are open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please refer to our class schedule page for more information
Budokan Dojo has instructors from all over the world from various backgrounds
結果が全てじゃないですが、今回マジで勝ちたかった。ダサかったけど、まだやめたくないと思います。もうすぐアメリカに帰らなきゃいけないのは悲しいけど、もしチャンスあったらもう一回戦って、みんなにきちんと「さよなら」って言わせて欲しいです。🩷
Results aren’t everything, but I really wanted to win this one. I was so lame, but I still don’t want to stop just yet. Sadly I have to go back home to America soon… however if I have the opportunity, let’s say goodbye with one more fight here in Japan. 🩵
今回一緒に戦ってくださったスポンサーの皆様、ありがとうございました。🩷
Thank you to the sponsors and supporters who fought alongside me.🩵
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🇺🇸 Shiga’s Imports 様 shigasimports
🇺🇸 VZN Apparel 様 vznshop
🇺🇸 WPJC 様 officialwpjc
🇺🇸 Seattle Budokan 様 seattlebudokan
🇺🇸 Ivan Salaverry/Team Ivan 様 ivansalaverrymma
ヘア：神座大和 様 ymcparadise
コスチューム：Hodophilax 様
チーム：Fighter’s Flow の皆様 fighters_flow
上田先生、隼人先生、アキラさん、この試合のために一緒に準備してくれた皆さん、ありがとうございました。
To coach Ueda, coach Hayato, Mr. Akira, and my teammates at Fighter’s Flow, thank you for helping to prepare me.
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また、DEEPの皆さんもありがとうございました。そして対戦相手の黒岡裕真選手、僕との試合を受け入れてくれてありがとうございました。
Thank you as well to everyone at DEEP, and my opponent Yuma Kurooka for the fight.
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最後に応援にきてくれた友達、家族、本当にありがとうございました。次は分からないけど、終わらない！
Lastly, thank you to all of my friends and family for your support. I don’t know what’s next, but this isn’t the end!
Congratulations to all of our judoka who participated in the Zenyu Fall Challenge!
🥇 Kaiya x2 & Artiom
🥈 London, Gus, Evan, & Artiom
🥉 Kondo, Kaito, Takeshi, & Ryan
Referees: Senseis Calvin, Gary, Takumi, Nathan, & Derek
Medical: Sensei Doug
Finally taking a moment to recap our Farewell Dinner for the Hiraoka family. What an honor to have them in Seattle for a whole year! Not only did we do a lot of judo, but we also built lasting friendships and learned lots of lessons. We miss you all and can’t wait to see you again soon!
Happy World Judo Day! Team Budokan is all about Jita-Kyoei, mutual welfare and benefit, and our families, judoka, and senseis are at the heart of it all ❤️
Last month, we had one last opportunity to learn from Hiraoka Sensei before he and his family headed back to Japan. Judoka from around the PNW gained so much from his exercises, drills, and technical instruction. Thank you to everyone for attending and supporting the clinic. It was a bittersweet day!
Congratulations to our judoka who competed at the Rainer Cup Championships last Saturday!
🥇 Kaiya
🥈 Kondo, Alvaro, Mae, & Canbo
🥉 London x2
Referees: Sensei Gary, Takumi, London, Takeshi, & Masa
A big shout out to Sensei Aaron Castillo and the @hilo.hongwanji.judo crew for braving the cooler weather and visiting the PNW Judo community! We look forward to seeing you all again soon. Mahalo!!🤙🏽
From Hilo to Washington 🛫🥋 Huge shoutout to seattlebudokan for the great training and warm hospitality! Mahalo for hosting us - hope to see you on the mats in Hilo someday!
🌟2025 PNW Girls & Women’s Summer Workout🌟
Our biggest turnout yet! More than 50 incredible females on the mat from 3 different states showcasing strength, community, and love for Judo!
Huge thanks to:
🥋 senseiwatercastle for organizing this amazing event
🥋 lakeland_judo & karolpalacios for teaching
🥋 judonwyudanshakai for sponsoring
🥋 kandalexilicious for the awesome shirts
And don’t forget: “It’s not who’s going to let me, it’s who’s going to stop me.” 💪🏼
#judo #girlboss #washingtonjudo #seattledojo
🌟2025 PNW Girls & Women’s Summer Workout🌟
Our biggest turnout yet! More than 50 incredible females on the mat from 3 different states showcasing strength, community, and love for Judo!
Huge thanks to:
🥋 senseiwatercastle for organizing this amazing event
🥋 lakeland_judo & karolpalacios for teaching
🥋 judonwyudanshakai for sponsoring
🥋 kandalexilicious for the awesome shirts
And don’t forget: “It’s not who’s going to let me, it’s who’s going to stop me.” 💪🏼
#judo #girlboss #washingtonjudo #seattledojo
Registration for our Fresno Judo Club Invitational and Saturday Clinic is now open! See links in our bio or search “Fresno” on Smoothcomp to register. We look forward to seeing everyone on October 18th and 19th!
Budokan 2025 Summer Camp! We had a full week of learning new skills, practicing techniques, building strength, and having so much fun. Thank you to everyone who helped make this week extra special!
The first battle within the war.
Grip fighting is one of the most neglected pieces in most Jiu-Jitsu gyms, yet Wrestling programs & Competition level Judo clubs practice this relentlessly.
In the standing position or on the ground, we should have an intentional focus on connections and breaking connections.
It’s also a great warmup rather than doing jumping jacks, pushups, and running in circles.
#SanTanJiuJitsu
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Sensei Tanaka is back! Mark your calendars - Aug 16–17 - for a unique Judo clinic led by Sensei Hidemasa Tanaka: world-class athlete and phenomenal Judo instructor, known for his unique, artistic Judo style and iconic, viral instructional videos. Hurry up – spots are limited! Register at 🔗 www.wajudo.com/tanaka
I’ve fought plenty of guys that I knew could trash me in tachiwaza, but had little to no ground game. Many don’t know, but I’ve won WELL over 30% of my matches on the ground.
Use your advantages. Have an edge.
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You can play within the rules- but exploit them at the same time.
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Remember kids… Bad players WAIT for openings. Good players CREATE openings. START CREATING OPENINGS.
The “Judo in the Park” Summer Series drew a few more people out on this beautiful Saturday. Working the dynamics of a more offensive style of judo, with a focus on being resourceful within a dominant gripping situation, i.e. multiple attacks from a single grip. Working from across the body, all the way back to same side- all angles are covered in a series of high probability throws that are used on the IJF circuit in the current meta. Modified for old people like Mike 😉
Come get good. DM me for details.
☀️SEATTLE DOJO SUMMER JUDO CAMP 2025 ☀️
Another year, another unforgettable Summer Judo Camp in the books! It was wonderful to see the students learning, meeting new friends, reconnecting with old ones, and coming together on the tatami to share, play, practice, and enjoy randori, movie time, and games. We couldn’t have done this without the support of parents, volunteers, senseis, and the awesome kids from other dojos who joined us.
THANK YOU for making this camp such a blast!
Sensei Karol and Sensei Pepper are so grateful for each of you and already looking forward next year summer camp! 😎🥋☀️🤝
#summerjudocamp#sesttledojo#pnw#judokas#fun#seattle#summertime
📣 EXCITING NEWS! Join Kokusai judo today for the 2025 TOKYO GRABD SLAM! This year our group will be heading to Japan from December 1st - December 10th for our Kodokan Tour. During our trip we will be attending the 2025 Tokyo Grand Slam!
For more information
📞 425-753-6226
📧 Kokusai.international.judo@gmail.com
Visit www.kokusai judo.com
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HandsomeJudoka’s Judo in the Park Summer Series! Going over fundamentals that are essential for competitive judo. For the love of the sport, and to grow competitive judo/grappling in the PNW. Runs through August 2025.
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No politics, no feelings, and no worries. All totally FREE. Bring water and running/tennis shoes. Dogi not necessary. Filming encouraged. Punk music encouraged. Donuts welcome.
Let’s get back to the old grind, boys and girls, and let’s start winning some matches.
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Slide into my DM’s for more information. Or a date.
Don’t like me? Let’s talk about it and get back to winning some medals. Or not. 🤷♂️
“Rise Above, we’re gonna Rise Above.”
Summer break is here and it’s time to register for our 2025 Summer Camp! Join us July 28th - August 1st for a week of fun, games, and, of course, lots of judo! This is a great opportunity for junior judoka, both new and experienced!
Registration link in our bio.
2025 Washington Open Judo Championships
📍 Kirkland, WA
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Summer just got a lot cooler—JUDO SUMMER CAMP IS HERE! 😎🥋
Registration is now OPEN for our Seattle Dojo Kids Summer Judo Camp!
All skill levels are welcome! Come enjoy a summer of judo, friendship, and fun!
📅 June 23–26
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sensei Karol and Sensei Pepper are counting down the days—are YOU ready for camp?
👉 Register now—link in bio!
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Registration has been extended to Thursday May 23rd! All athletes that register before May 29th will receive a tournament athlete badge!
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Thank you to @jccc_washington for inviting us to do a demo at the Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) Festival today!
Of course, afterwards, we had to visit @kkokioseattle for our post-demo team treat!
📣 2025 Adults Kodokan Tour 🇯🇵 With popular demand, Kokusai judo is thrilled to introduce our very first adult-exclusive Kodokan tour in Tokyo Japan!
Your chance is here to explore the birthplace of judo in Tokyo, deepen your training, and experience the heart of its history.
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