Saturday March 28 Practice

We had a small (10 students) but very good workout today, with several rounds of uchi komi and randori. We finished off with makikomi, and then the barrel roll. Thanks to Mr. Ikemoto for teaching it is always a privilege to have you in class and sample your knowledge.

April 11 Practice and Spaghetti Feed

Team Sacramento will be having a special Saturday practice on April 11 at Capitol City BJJ. We will be working out at our usual time from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, and will be participating in a Spaghetti Feed from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. I encourage everyone to come to this special practice and attend the dinner. These events will assist Cap City and Team Sacramento and are an excellent source for team building for the students. Please mark your calenders and attend both events if possible.

Senior National Competitors

I am very happy to announce that Katie and Michael will be competing in the United States Senior Nationals on April 17/18 in San Diego. This will be the first time that there will be a visually impaired category and Michael and Katie are looking forward to representing Team Sacramento. Everyone must assist Katie and Michael in their training for this event by pushing them to excel in practice. KONJO!

April Schedule

It is that time everyone, yes the judo season has reached crunch time. April through July will be very important months for Team Sacramento competitors and students. April will begin with the White and Brown Belt Nationals in San Francisco on April 5. I expect us to send a strong team including but not limited to Kyle, Marcos, Dave, Syria, and Rich. All of the competitors who plan to attend this tournament need to speak to me regarding the details. Team Sacramento will also be attending the Bay Isle Tournament in Alameda on April 26. This will be our final tune up for California State Championships at the end of May. All competitors and parents that are interested in competing at the State Championships need to talk with me regarding the details. We will be booking rooms and need to know how many we will need so please contact me regarding participation. There is also a tournament on April 19 in Santa Clara, this will not be a full team tournament but all competitors who wish to compete are encouraged to do so. This is the time of year that we begin to show how hard we have worked for the past several months, I expect all of our students to bring the intensity at practice to a new level. KONJO!

As if...

...World Masters in the states wasn't enough, the US OPEN is going to be in San Jose, CA. this September!!! Check the link for the official annoucement.

http://judo.teamusa.org/news/article/10263

KONJO!!!

USA National Senior White and Brown Belt Judo Championships

For the members that are going to the Senior White and Brown Belt Judo Championships in S.F. you would need to complete your online registration before April 1st. Online registration is 50.00 and walk up registration is 100.00.

Here is the website: http://www.usanationaljudochampionships.com/html/registration.html

Sensei Birthday Workout

Monday March 16, was the annual Sensei Birthday Workout. I went to great lengths this year to make sure that all of the attendees were able to sleep well that night. Final statistics were 41 students and one person getting sick. I will have to bring the get sick ratio up next year. I want to thank all of the students for being a part of this special occasion and I meant what I said when I told all of you that I cannot wait until next year because not only am I getting better but each and every student continues to improve before my eyes. I am excited to be the leader of Team Sacramento and you all make me feel truly blessed. I also want to thank all of the parents for the refreshments after practice and for your continued support.
KONJO!

Pedro Sensei

I just wanted to let everyone know that Tauasa spoke to Pedro on Thursday and he is well. The surgery went very well and he is resting at home comfortably. He plans to come say hello to everyone if he is feeling up to it on Monday night at practice. Hopefully he will give all of you some energy that night since we are having Sensei Birthday Workout. Make sure that you are all ready.

Team Sacramento Judo Patches On Sale!

Team patches on sale now for $5.00 a patch. Please contact Joanne if you want to purchase any. FYI before you get a patch, you will need to pass the 18 hour program 1st.

Wednesday Practice

20 judoka tonight. Worked lots of shimewaza and finished with randori

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Ellis Shaw

Congratulations to Ellis Shaw on his well deserved promotion to Orange Belt!

March 2009 Schedule

The schedule for March is very light this year. After back to back tournaments to end February there are no full team tournaments scheduled for March. There is a tournament at Cupertino on March 1, that some players will be attending. We will have a full compliment of practices during the month and all students should look at this time as an opportunity to work hard and improve before the stretch run of State Championships, Collegiate Nationals, and Junior/Senior Nationals coming in April, May, and June. We will also have a special Sensei Birthday Workout on Monday March 16. Every student is expected to be there and make sure you are prepared to give maximum effort. If you get sick or have a difficult time you cannot say that I didn't warn you.