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Shintaro Nakano & Hidemasa Tanaka Judo Clinic (August, 2024)
The first-ever Judo clinic led by two legendary Japanese Judo instructors and world-class athletes.
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Regional Judo Training Camp with Robert Eriksson Hosted by Washington Judo Academy
Pacific NW Regional Training Camp High-performance judo training camp open to USA Judo members born in 2009 and earlier. DATES: MAY 31ST – JUNE 2ND, 2024 LED BY Robert Eriksson Head Coach of the USA Judo National Resident Training Center…
Shinjiro Sasaki’s Judo Clinic: Feb 24-25, 2024
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 from Nick Delpopolo: Sep 28 – Oct 8, 2023
Sensei Nick Delpopolo visiting the PNW from Sep 28 to Oct 8. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from a 2x USA Judo Olympian and 11x World Team Member.
Highlights from 2023 Pan Am U15 and U13 Championships at Lima, Peru
Our first-ever international team, consisting of four nationally ranked youth athletes, truly made waves at the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru, this past weekend. Although this isn’t the first time our athletes have competed internationally, it’s a historic moment for us, as this…
The Benefits of Cross-Training in Judo for BJJ Practitioners
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners, we constantly seek avenues to sharpen our game, whether on the ground or standing. One such avenue lies in cross-training with Judo, a martial art that offers valuable insights and techniques, particularly in the standing…
Coach Boldbataar’s wrestling team shines at the 2023 WSWA Freestyle and Greco State Championships
Wow! We can’t believe what Washington Judo Academy’s newly-formed wrestling team, based in Kirkland, WA, has achieved at the 2023 WSWA Freestyle and Greco State Championships! Just four months ago, they started cross-training in wrestling under Coach Boldbataar, a 3-time…
Damian Lang – USA Judo’s First Cadet Pan Am Team Member from Washington Judo Academy
After his remarkable victory in the cadets -50 kg division at the 2023 USA Judo Youth Nationals, Damian Lang from Bellevue, WA, made history by becoming the first-ever student of the Washington Judo Academy (Kirkland, WA) to earn a place…
Choosing between Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for kids
When deciding between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo for kids, it’s important to consider the benefits of each martial art. While both focus on grappling techniques, Judo emphasizes throwing techniques to bring opponents to the ground, while BJJ is heavily…
How to choose a martial art school for a kid
Martial arts undoubtedly offer numerous benefits for children, including physical development, confidence-building, discipline, self-defense, and a chance to emulate their favorite action movie characters. This is why many parents consider martial arts to be an excellent after-school activity for their…