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And… the NEW champion!!! Senior Open -198 lbs division… Taaaraaaassssss!!! 🏆🔥
Thank YOU to every single coach at WJA, Budokan, and across the PNW community who coached, supported, and believed in this kind and humble young man throughout his journey 🙏 He has a big heart - and he’ll never forget YOU ❤️ This is only the beginning. Taras is just 15 years old 🙂
Level up your Judo skills! 🔥 🥋 Join the Masterclass and Open Mat with 2012 London Olympics medalist, Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka 🇯🇵 (@hiro_hiraoka). Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to close out the year strong! 💪
Book your session now: 🔗 www.wajudo.com/schedule
Belt promotion ceremony at Washington Judo Academy! 🥋 Competitive judo is one of the best all-around sports and an exceptional foundation for any athletic and martial arts journey 💪 It’s never too late - swing by for a youth or adult class 🙌 Schedule: www.wajudo.com/schedule
Congrats to the 2024 President’s Volunteer Service Award recipients, a prestigious national honor recognizing outstanding community service. At Washington Judo Academy, we foster leadership by encouraging students to give back through assisting in classes, embodying the spirit of Jita Kyoei (自他共栄) - mutual welfare and benefit - one of two judo’s core principles emphasizing respect and the pursuit of the common good within the community.
You know who you are. No more excuses. No more running. Today at 7:30 open mat.
🎬 #1 OFFICIAL TRAILER: Randori: Age of the Ippon
Washington Judo Academy presents
From the creators of “Tatami Wars: Shidos Strike Back” and “Tatami Wars: Return of the Yoko”
🎥 A film by @k_uframe
💥 In a world where every grip counts… only one judoka fights for the ultimate Ippon.
🎟️ Hitting theaters this Spring
🎯 Rated E for Everyone
Starring: The incredible students of Fundamentals and Advanced Judo classes
Stunt Choreography: Washington Judo Academy Coaches
Executive Producer: Karolina (@k_uframe)
Washington Judo Academy extends our deepest thanks to @k_uframe for leading this production. It’s an incredible honor to work with such a talented filmmaker.
A huge shoutout to our cast and stunt performers - your dedication and skill brought this story to life. Special thanks to our coaches for choreographing incredibly realistic grappling scenes that make this film unforgettable.
And finally, thank you to the amazing parents for raising such incredible talent.
🎥 Follow us for more behind-the-scenes footage and exclusive interviews!
Judo clinic will be held by Japanese Judo Olympian, Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka (@hiro_hiraoka) on Saturday, March 29th. Please register using the link below.
柔道オリンピアン,平岡先生によるクリニックが３月２９日（土）開催されます。
下記のリンクから是非ご登録ください
Registration google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdS1UFZbpT42F-AAYwmDZKw757A_Z4JU1GI0omUrQa8iWvchQ/viewform?scrlybrkr=55db7d23
Repost from @yoshimi2750
Join us for the first ever 2025 Washington Open Judo Championships! Sign up early & save!
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May 31st 2025 Washington Judo’s first ever tournament🏆 WASHINGTON OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS 🥋 sign up now!!
Registration open now on smoothcomp!
https://americanjudo.smoothcomp.com/en/event/22548
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Adult-Only Party Rock at Washington Judo Academy with a DJ and London 2012 Olympic Medalist Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka (@hiro_hiraoka)! 🎉🔥
Don’t miss our next party! Stay tuned at www.wajudo.com/schedule and watch for special events featuring Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka 💥🥋
Keep shuffling! 🔥🕺
This was supposed to be the ending of the previous highlights from Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka’s (@hiro_hiraoka) Judo workshop that we accidentally cut out during posting 🫣 Enjoy! ❤️
Highlights from the special Judo workshop with Japanese Judo legend and 2012 Olympic Games medalist, Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka (@hiro_hiraoka)! That was unforgettable!!! 🥋✨
Don’t miss the special masterclasses and open mats with Sensei Hiraoka every Friday at Washington Judo Academy - book your session now at www.wajudo.com/schedule! 💪🔥
The lucky ones who got a spot in the special Sunday morning workshop with Japanese Judo legend and 2012 Olympic Games medalist, Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka (@hiro_hiraoka)! 🥋✨
Don’t miss the special masterclasses and open mats with Sensei Hiraoka every Friday at Washington Judo Academy - book your session now at www.wajudo.com/schedule! 💪🔥
Post-shiai potluck at WJA 🔥 Work hard, play hard! 💪
Friday night with London 2012 Olympic medalist, Sensei Hiroaki Hiraoka (@hiro_hiraoka) from Japan! The depth of knowledge he shares is mind-blowing 🥋
Mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this incredible learning opportunity. Join us every Friday at Washington Judo Academy - book your class now at www.wajudo.com/schedule.
Also, this video was made by someone very special, and it’s her first video on our Instagram 😊 Show your supprot with your likes and comments.