Updated January 2024. Q: Does Budokan teach adults? A: Budokan has an adults judo class. We call it “seniors” class, to distinguish from the “juniors” class (by which we mean children). The adults class practices 8pm-9:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, and Wednesday during certain times of the year. Q: I’ve done judo, and/or I’m an experienced …
Annual tournament will take place at Kentridge High School on April 13th, 2024. More information to come at a later date. Please mark your calendars. See you there.
Two time Olympian Nick Delpopolo will be visiting Budokan Dojo on Thursday, October 5th at 8 PM. Come join us for some world class instruction.
Jayne Loo came home with a Bronze medal from the 2023 Pan American Judo IJF Junior Championships on September 9, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Congratulations to Jayne on this huge success on the Pan American and World Judo circuit! We are so proud of your accomplishment, Jayne!
Stay up to date with the adult practice by following our instagram judointhe206. Schedule, announcements, events, and lots of technique videos from our great instructors, and visiting judoka from around the world.
Sandra Bacher-Fakaosi and her daughter Elini Fakaosi visited Budokan’s adult judo practice July 13th. Sandy is one of the most accomplished judoka (and wrestlers) from the Pacific Northwest, competing in 3 Olympics, and multiple international judo events. Sandy also competed in wrestling, and medaled in several international wrestling competitions. Sandy was very giving with her …
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We are having another shiai practice with our friends at Washington Judo Academy, this time at Budokan. July 22nd, don’t miss it. Details are below in the link: The Shiai Practice – Welcome to Budokan Judo
We’re thrilled to announce that Artem Ciumac and Philbert Lin, our brown belts at Budokan Dojo, have successfully completed the rigorous Ironman Coeur d’Alene triathlon! This triathlon, held in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, challenges participants with a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile run without any break. Completing such a demanding event …
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Members and Parents, Please mark your calendars for the 2022 Summer Promotions and Potluck Night, which will be held on Thursday, June 22th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM. The doors will be open at 5:30PM for setup.
Sensei Bert’s oldest daughter, Malia Mackey, has written a loving profile of her father, and her family’s working-class, pro-union traditions, featured in the Seattle Times. (Link to story below.) What’s a Carhartt jacket without the calluses? | The Seattle Times