ParaOlympic Dream: Robert Tanaka Blind Judoka

Robert Tanaka for Tokyo 2020!

Holiday Schedule 2015

Quick Nov. and Dec. reminders/updates as the Holidays quickly approach:

 

Tonight Nov 19 - The temple has asked for our help moving some cabinets off the auditorium stage in preparation for the Thanksgiving interfaith service.  It shouldn't take us that long to do with several hands assisting.

 

Nov 23 - Practice as usual

 

Nov 26 - Happy Thanksgiving NO PRACTICE, but all are welcome to the:

Denver Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Denver Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Thursday, November 26, 2016 - 10:00 am
Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, and Islamic congregations. Arrive early! Garage parking will be limited. Off street meters are free due to Holiday.  

Nov 30th - Early entry deadline for the Brian Olson Winter Classic.  Entry form attached.

 

Dec 5th - Brian Olson Winter Classic Boulder/Lafeyette

 

Dec 17th - Judo year end potluck 6:30pm at practice.  Winter break - NO PRACTICE until Jan 4th.

 

Jan 4th - Welcome back!

2015 20th Annual Albert Tagawa Shiai @ DBT Judo

Entry form, information, and online payment available here
http://www.dbtjudo.com/p/albert-tagawa-2015.html

Uchi Mata - Traditional vs Practical Elbow Placement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZJcx2ppyB4

Denver Judo Spring Tournament 2015 Entry Form

Denver Judo Spring Tournament 2015 Entry Form HERE

Kote Guruma Jime - Loop Choke from Butterfly Guard

Noted Judo Newaza expert Koji Komuro shows us how to perform a Loop Choke from Butterfly Guard:


http://youtu.be/OIl5-9Jq3ek

I do not have the Japanese translation, but the main steps are as follows:

From Butterfly Guard (Upright, Feet Hooked on Inner Thighs)

Grab Lapel Cross-Side Around Collar Bone Area

Pull Down and Break Posture so Forearm/Wrist is Across Neck

With Other Hand, Reach Over Back of Neck and Grab Inside of Sleeve of Choking Arm

To Finish, Pull Arms Out While Expanding Chest and Turning Body Towards Choking Arm in One Motion

2014 Judo and Aikido Colfax Marathon Team & Donations

This summer the Dojo will be running two fundraisers. Yes, I know, not another fundraiser. I realize everyone has their finances stretched to the four corners of the globe, so we appreciate your consideration and any amount you can afford.

The first is the Colfax marathon: Judo and Aikido have teamed up to create a team of 5 relay runners to run the 26 miles route. We will be raising money for temple renovations to include the gym where we practice. 10% of the money raised will go to the Children's Hospital as a charity donation. Our 5 team members are:


Emily Abo (teen) - 4 mile leg

Ryan Abo (teen) - 6 mile leg

William Hwang (adult) - 6 mile leg

Thom Sakata ( adult) - 6 mile leg

Kai Sakata (10 yr old) - 4 mile leg


Each team member has a goal of raising $200 and could use your help, if you are so inclined to do so. Use this link to donate to the team member of your choice.



DONATE HERE:
http://www.tsdbt.org/web/node/263



Secondly: We are soliciting for grants and private donations to purchase new mats. We are close to our goal and the senseis will be pooling our money with a challenge to Judo parents and students to match our funds. Stay tuned for details later this late spring / early summer.


Thank you for all your support - you make the Dojo; and as always I am open to your questions, comments, concerns and suggestions.

Judo Principles and Theory by Neil Adams - Video Clip

Judo Theory and Application by Neil Adams, 8th Dan and Olympic Medalist
Video a clip from "The Complete Judoka"

Denver Judo Spring 2014 Tournament Entry Form

Here it is - the entry form for the March 8th Denver Judo tournament. You can also register online. Follow the link on the form. Again, if you are a white belt just staring out in Judo please ask me first whether competition is in your current skill range. Thanks and enjoy your weekend.

DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM - CLICK HERE