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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
Minha pequena judoca brilhou em sua primeira competição, e como pai, meu coração transborda de realização. A emoção tomou conta de mim naquele momento, e agora, ao escrever este post, é difícil conter as lágrimas de orgulho. 🥋🥲
A chegada de Bela já trouxe inúmeras alegrias à minha vida, mas esta competição se destaca como um momento especial que guardarei para sempre. 🙏🥹
Ao longo de 30 anos no judô, seja na busca constante por aprimoramento, no alto rendimento, na partilha de conhecimento ou como um simples hobby, essa jornada moldou quem sou. Os princípios, a disciplina e o respeito aprendidos nesse caminho contribuíram para minha formação. Ceder para vencer tornou-se um mantra.
Agradeço aos meus pais por sempre me incentivarem nessa trajetória. E para aqueles curiosos, o que me enche de alegria é que Bela escolheu o judô por sua própria vontade.
Estarei aqui, minha filha, em todas as derrotas, nas vitórias e ao longo de toda a sua jornada neste esporte incrível. Te amo! ❤️

Minha pequena judoca brilhou em sua primeira competição, e como pai, meu coração transborda de realização. A emoção tomou conta de mim naquele momento, e agora, ao escrever este post, é difícil conter as lágrimas de orgulho. 🥋🥲
A chegada de Bela já trouxe inúmeras alegrias à minha vida, mas esta competição se destaca como um momento especial que guardarei para sempre. 🙏🥹
Ao longo de 30 anos no judô, seja na busca constante por aprimoramento, no alto rendimento, na partilha de conhecimento ou como um simples hobby, essa jornada moldou quem sou. Os princípios, a disciplina e o respeito aprendidos nesse caminho contribuíram para minha formação. Ceder para vencer tornou-se um mantra.
Agradeço aos meus pais por sempre me incentivarem nessa trajetória. E para aqueles curiosos, o que me enche de alegria é que Bela escolheu o judô por sua própria vontade.
Estarei aqui, minha filha, em todas as derrotas, nas vitórias e ao longo de toda a sua jornada neste esporte incrível. Te amo! ❤️
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🥋 Meet Andres Herrera, a new member of our Budokan Judo Dojo family! 🌟 Andres, who is bilingual thanks to his family`s Mexican heritage 🇲🇽❤️, brings a rich blend of culture and language to our dojo. His judo journey began in high school under Sensei Marvin, honing his skills for two years. Now, reconnecting with the world of Judo at Budokan, Andres has quickly become known for his high energy and ever-present smile. His positive spirit is truly infectious!
Andres is keen on mastering ukemi and is gearing up to compete in the Budokan tournament this May. Let`s give a big PNW Judo community welcome to Andres! 🎉
#BudokanDojo #JudoFamily #pnwjudo #martialarts #judoka #usajudo

🥋 Meet Andres Herrera, a new member of our Budokan Judo Dojo family! 🌟 Andres, who is bilingual thanks to his family`s Mexican heritage 🇲🇽❤️, brings a rich blend of culture and language to our dojo. His judo journey began in high school under Sensei Marvin, honing his skills for two years. Now, reconnecting with the world of Judo at Budokan, Andres has quickly become known for his high energy and ever-present smile. His positive spirit is truly infectious!
Andres is keen on mastering ukemi and is gearing up to compete in the Budokan tournament this May. Let`s give a big PNW Judo community welcome to Andres! 🎉
#BudokanDojo #JudoFamily #pnwjudo #martialarts #judoka #usajudo
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We are hosting an alumni open-mat practice on Saturday, Dec 2nd from 10am - 12pm at IMA Mat Room A! We want to help build alumni connections and give our newer judokas more experience! You must be over 18 and have an active USJF OR USJA membership to attend! Fill out the form below by Wednesday Nov 29th if you are interested! We hope to see you there! DM us if you have any questions!
https://forms.gle/JdFTxVxDG1EKWUGA8

We are hosting an alumni open-mat practice on Saturday, Dec 2nd from 10am - 12pm at IMA Mat Room A! We want to help build alumni connections and give our newer judokas more experience! You must be over 18 and have an active USJF OR USJA membership to attend! Fill out the form below by Wednesday Nov 29th if you are interested! We hope to see you there! DM us if you have any questions!
https://forms.gle/JdFTxVxDG1EKWUGA8
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Save the date for the annual Budokan New Year’s Day practice! 🥋🔥 Details TBA. This is a great annual event you will not want to miss. #judo #usajudo #newyear #2024 #martialarts #workhard #budokan

Save the date for the annual Budokan New Year’s Day practice! 🥋🔥 Details TBA. This is a great annual event you will not want to miss. #judo #usajudo #newyear #2024 #martialarts #workhard #budokan ...
Shinjiro Sasaki`s PNW judo clinic on February 24-25. Don`t miss your chance to learn signature competition techniques from one of the top Japanese judokas! 🇯🇵🥋 Reserve your spot now: www.wajudo.com/sasaki.
Washington Judo Academy is excited to announce Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki (sasakijudo) will be visiting Washington on February 24-25 to run a clinic for PNW judokas. There will be multiple sessions for different ages. Born and trained in Japan, 5th-degree black belt Shinjiro Sasaki has excelled in judo both nationally and internationally, winning numerous prestigious tournaments with his spectacular, graceful, and efficient techniques. Learn more: www.wajudo.com/sasaki.
📹 Shinjiro Sasaki`s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVjmbCvH5I
📷 Shinjiro Sasaki`s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasakijudo/
#judo #usajudo #judolife

Shinjiro Sasaki`s PNW judo clinic on February 24-25. Don`t miss your chance to learn signature competition techniques from one of the top Japanese judokas! 🇯🇵🥋 Reserve your spot now: www.wajudo.com/sasaki.
Washington Judo Academy is excited to announce Sensei Shinjiro Sasaki (sasakijudo) will be visiting Washington on February 24-25 to run a clinic for PNW judokas. There will be multiple sessions for different ages. Born and trained in Japan, 5th-degree black belt Shinjiro Sasaki has excelled in judo both nationally and internationally, winning numerous prestigious tournaments with his spectacular, graceful, and efficient techniques. Learn more: www.wajudo.com/sasaki.
📹 Shinjiro Sasaki`s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOVjmbCvH5I
📷 Shinjiro Sasaki`s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sasakijudo/
#judo #usajudo #judolife
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Congratulations to our newest shodans! Jayne and Takumi have both come a long way in their judo, we are all very proud of how much they’ve accomplished and pushed themselves! A huge milestone for both of them showing that all of their efforts have paid off. These two have grown and become amazing role models for our younger judokas! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations to our newest shodans! Jayne and Takumi have both come a long way in their judo, we are all very proud of how much they’ve accomplished and pushed themselves! A huge milestone for both of them showing that all of their efforts have paid off. These two have grown and become amazing role models for our younger judokas! Keep up the good work! ...
2023 Dallas Open is a wrap. This was our largest attendance to date. Thank you to everyone who came out and competed.
Congratulations to cohenbrothersjudo for winning the best academy award.
Special thanks to usajudoofficial , eastsidedojo and all of the volunteers who were involved. This would not be a success with out your involvement and cooperation.
#txjudo
#judo4life
#dfwjudo
#judofamily
#ntxtrainingcenter
#ntxthrowdown
#judocomptournaments

2023 Dallas Open is a wrap. This was our largest attendance to date. Thank you to everyone who came out and competed.
Congratulations to cohenbrothersjudo for winning the best academy award.
Special thanks to usajudoofficial , eastsidedojo and all of the volunteers who were involved. This would not be a success with out your involvement and cooperation.
#txjudo
#judo4life
#dfwjudo
#judofamily
#ntxtrainingcenter
#ntxthrowdown
#judocomptournaments
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Sensei Mark Graham showing a powerful turnover to yoko shiho (side control) series. #judo #wrestling #ncaa #stanford #stanfordgrad #ncaawrestling #bjj #pin #usajudo #newaza #groundandpound #turnover #budokanseattle

Sensei Mark Graham showing a powerful turnover to yoko shiho (side control) series. #judo #wrestling #ncaa #stanford #stanfordgrad #ncaawrestling #bjj #pin #usajudo #newaza #groundandpound #turnover #budokanseattle ...
Budokan warmly welcomes new member Minjun Kim (Min). Min is 19 years old, and a Senior at Kennedy Catholic High School. Min is from the Seoul Y Judo Club (SYJC), Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷, and started judo in 2014. Min is a highly proficient right-handed player and his favorite technique is Seoi-nage. He continues to improve and study other judo techniques like ashi-waza, uchi mata,and ne waza. The PNW judo community welcomes you, Min !! 🥋❤️🥋🇰🇷 #judo #judofamily #judoteam #korea #koreajudo #seattle #budokandojo

Budokan warmly welcomes new member Minjun Kim (Min). Min is 19 years old, and a Senior at Kennedy Catholic High School. Min is from the Seoul Y Judo Club (SYJC), Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷, and started judo in 2014. Min is a highly proficient right-handed player and his favorite technique is Seoi-nage. He continues to improve and study other judo techniques like ashi-waza, uchi mata,and ne waza. The PNW judo community welcomes you, Min !! 🥋❤️🥋🇰🇷 #judo #judofamily #judoteam #korea #koreajudo #seattle #budokandojo ...
🥋 Winter Promotions at Budokan Judo Dojo! 🎉**
📅 **Date:** Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023
🕗 **Time:** 8 PM
Join us to cheer on our underbelt judokas as they strive for their next achievements! Let`s show our team spirit and support. See you there! #JudoFamily #BudokanDojo #PromotionNight #judo #journey #practice

🥋 Winter Promotions at Budokan Judo Dojo! 🎉**
📅 **Date:** Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023
🕗 **Time:** 8 PM
Join us to cheer on our underbelt judokas as they strive for their next achievements! Let`s show our team spirit and support. See you there! #JudoFamily #BudokanDojo #PromotionNight #judo #journey #practice
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Shout out to Budokan judoka Leo Tinone! Leo is new to Seattle from Connecticut by way of New Jersey. A proud alumnus the Gentle Way judo club (CT), Jiu Jutsu Institute (Chicago), and Princeton Judo Club (NJ), Leo brings a powerful left handed tachiwaza attack, and an always impressive level of fitness. Leo works as a software developer, and is a regular at Seattle Dojo and WJA. The PNW judo community welcomes you Leo ! 🥋🔥❤️

Shout out to Budokan judoka Leo Tinone! Leo is new to Seattle from Connecticut by way of New Jersey. A proud alumnus the Gentle Way judo club (CT), Jiu Jutsu Institute (Chicago), and Princeton Judo Club (NJ), Leo brings a powerful left handed tachiwaza attack, and an always impressive level of fitness. Leo works as a software developer, and is a regular at Seattle Dojo and WJA. The PNW judo community welcomes you Leo ! 🥋🔥❤️ ...
3 seniors practices next week, hope to see you there! 🥋🔥❤️
#judo #judofamily #judolife #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #judotraining #judothrow #judoteam #bjj ##training #ippon #newaza #fitness #bellevue #kirklandwa #seattle #washington #redmond #martialarts #blackbelt #dedication #usajudo #usa🇺🇸 #japan

3 seniors practices next week, hope to see you there! 🥋🔥❤️
#judo #judofamily #judolife #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #judotraining #judothrow #judoteam #bjj ##training #ippon #newaza #fitness #bellevue #kirklandwa #seattle #washington #redmond #martialarts #blackbelt #dedication #usajudo #usa🇺🇸 #japan
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Budokan Judo Dojo special Black Friday special open mat practice! 🥋🔥❤️
#judo #judofamily #judolife #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #judotraining #judothrow #judoteam #bjj ##training #ippon #newaza #fitness #bellevue #kirklandwa #seattle #washington #redmond #martialarts #blackbelt #dedication #usajudo #usa🇺🇸 #japan

Budokan Judo Dojo special Black Friday special open mat practice! 🥋🔥❤️
#judo #judofamily #judolife #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #judotraining #judothrow #judoteam #bjj ##training #ippon #newaza #fitness #bellevue #kirklandwa #seattle #washington #redmond #martialarts #blackbelt #dedication #usajudo #usa🇺🇸 #japan
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Sensei Mark Graham showing his attack on the turtle position, transitioning into side control (yoko shiho gatame). #judo #wrestling #budokan #wrestling #stanford #coaching #judotraining #newaza #bjj #groundfighting #wrestle #keylock #sidecontrol #pin #ippon #martialarts

Sensei Mark Graham showing his attack on the turtle position, transitioning into side control (yoko shiho gatame). #judo #wrestling #budokan #wrestling #stanford #coaching #judotraining #newaza #bjj #groundfighting #wrestle #keylock #sidecontrol #pin #ippon #martialarts ...
Budokan’s Sensei Bert Mackey teaching his preferred way to use the sankaku jime (triangle choke/strangle) against turtle. 🥋 Deep cut/from the vault. 🤓 #judo #seattlejudo #blackbelt #seattle #wrestling #newaza #sankaku #trianglechoke #bjj #groundfighting #dojo #bellevuewashington #japanese #japanesejudo #sensei

Budokan’s Sensei Bert Mackey teaching his preferred way to use the sankaku jime (triangle choke/strangle) against turtle. 🥋 Deep cut/from the vault. 🤓 #judo #seattlejudo #blackbelt #seattle #wrestling #newaza #sankaku #trianglechoke #bjj #groundfighting #dojo #bellevuewashington #japanese #japanesejudo #sensei ...
Announcing the first annual Turkey Roll practice … Come on down to the dojo and workout with your judo tribe before the Thanksgiving holiday. 🥋🔥🦃🤙 #judo #budokan #holidayworkout #seattlejudo #grind #friends

Announcing the first annual Turkey Roll practice … Come on down to the dojo and workout with your judo tribe before the Thanksgiving holiday. 🥋🔥🦃🤙 #judo #budokan #holidayworkout #seattlejudo #grind #friends ...
Sensei Bert “sweeps the leg” with his okuri ashi barai (sliding foot sweep) technique. 🥋🔥 #judo #wrestling #throwing #usajudo #sweeptheleg #bjj #practice #japan #seattle #seattlelife #martialarts #boxing #mma #judofamily #bellevue

Sensei Bert “sweeps the leg” with his okuri ashi barai (sliding foot sweep) technique. 🥋🔥 #judo #wrestling #throwing #usajudo #sweeptheleg #bjj #practice #japan #seattle #seattlelife #martialarts #boxing #mma #judofamily #bellevue ...
Congrats to Jon and Lynnx, who competed at Peak International in Burnaby, BC, over the weekend! 🇨🇦They both had incredible and exciting matches, with some losses but mostly wins! 💪Thank you to our senseis and volunteers for coming to coach and support them! Keep up the good work! 🥋💜
Competitors:
Lynnx 🥇
Jon 🥈

Congrats to Jon and Lynnx, who competed at Peak International in Burnaby, BC, over the weekend! 🇨🇦They both had incredible and exciting matches, with some losses but mostly wins! 💪Thank you to our senseis and volunteers for coming to coach and support them! Keep up the good work! 🥋💜
Competitors:
Lynnx 🥇
Jon 🥈
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