New Addition to Team Sacramento

I would like to inform everyone that yesterday Coach Ron Lobley had his first child!

LEVI JET LOBLEY

Levi weighed in at a healthy 8 lbs. 12 oz! I see a future +100 kilo judoka in our future! Congratulations to Ron & Jenna on their wonderful new addition. We are all very happy for you both!

July Schedule

The schedule for July includes two special events and one clinic. Team Sacramento will be attending USJF/USJA Junior Nationals in Irvine California July 3 & 4. We will also have a small team at the Junior Olympics in Atlanta Georgia July 24 & 25. Mr. Ikemoto will be conducting a take down clinic in Rocklin on July 24. The rest of the month will consist of the normal practice schedule.

KONJO!

Team Sacramento Junior National Team set to travel to Southern Cal

Team Sacramento is sending a 10 member team to the USJF/USJA Junior Nationals in Irvine California on July 3 & 4. The team has worked hard all year to compete and succeed this weekend and all of the team members are responsible for helping everyone to prepare. The coaching staff is very thankful to have not only great competitors but great teammates. Here is a the team that will be representing us:

Curtis Booth
Ashley Booth
Syria Rhodes
Daniel Luz
Marlina Luz
Ellis Shaw
Matt Ontiveros
Molly Bides (novice)
Austin Ward (novice)
CJ Byrd (novice)

KONJO!

Final Daiheigen Workout

All junior students are encouraged to attend the final Daiheigen Junior National Team workout this Saturday June 26 at Okubo from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Even if you are not attending the nationals you can attend and train with some of the best judoka from all over the yudanshakai.

KONJO!

Daniel Luz & Austin Ward Promotions

On the evening of June 24 in Sacramento California 29 students were there to witness the promotions of Daniel Luz (Purple) and Austin Ward (Yellow) as they continue to improve their judo. As always we appreciate the technique, perseverance, and leadership that our students exhibit and Daniel and Austin are great examples to all current and future students of Team Sacramento. Well deserved congratulations to both of you from all of the coaching staff.

KONJO!

Junior National Daiheigen Workouts

Team Sacramento junior students are invited to attend the Daiheigen junior national workouts located at Okubo on June 19 and 26. Okubo is located at 5212 Lemon Hill Road Sacramento, CA, and the workouts are from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. All students are welcome! If you are not attending the nationals in Irvine you can still come to the workouts to experience new partners as well as meet some of your fellow Daiheigen judoka. Team Sacramento Saturday practices will continue in Folsom from 12:00 to 2:30 PM if you cannot make the Daiheigen workouts. I would really like all of our juniors to take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet new people and share the team concept with your fellow Daiheigen members. If you would like more information please contact Goodall Sensei.

KONJO!

Team Sacramento 2010 California State Championship Results

Team Sacramento competed in the 2010 California State Championships on May 29 and 30 in San Francisco, California. The team was represented by 25 competitors competing in 26 divisions placing in 15. The team earned four gold medals, six silver medals, and five bronze medals. Everyone showed tremendous spirit and effort giving everything that they could to compete hard. Here are the results from the tournament:

Jordan Greenfelder- Gold
Marlina Luz- Gold
Ashley Booth- Gold
Brent Goodall- Gold (Masters)
Pedro Tiexiera- Silver (Masters)
Syria Rhodes- Silver (IJF)
Katie Davis- Silver (VI)
Andrea Estrada- Silver
Molly Bides- Silver
Curtis Booth- Silver
Syria Rhodes- Bronze
Lukas Kavanaugh- Bronze
Charles Byrd- Bronze
Daniel Luz- Bronze
Austin Ward- Bronze
Kay-John Kavanaugh- DNP (Masters)
Stephen Cudal- DNP
Eric Hardison- DNP
Kyle Roberts- DNP (Black Belt)
Michael Davis- DNP
Wesley Leong- Withdrawal Due To Injury
Ellis Show- DNP
Julian Estrada- DNP
Villi Hopoi- DNP
Nick Ontiveros- DNP
LJ Cudal- DNP

Tony Ontiveros Promotion

Special congratulations to Tony Ontiveros on his promotion to blue belt. Tony and his family have been a fixture in the Roseville location since its inception in 2007. Tony has been been a tremendous contributor to the team both on and off the mat. We thank him for all that he does for the team booster club and for his presence in practice assisting new students and demonstrating KONJO every time he puts on his judogi.

Promotion for Julian and Ashley

Congratulations to Julian Estrada yellow belt and Ashley Booth orange belt on their promotions. Both students have worked hard and improved tremendously over the past six months to earn their new ranks. We look forward to continued excellence from the both of you and expect you to set an example for the newer students. Great Job!

KONJO!

Pot Luck Fun

Everyone had a great time at the Team Sacramento Pot Luck on Saturday May 15! It was good to share great food with everyone after a tough workout. Thanks to everyone that participated and brought such great food. Also special congratulations to Ron Lobley and Folsom MMA as they celebrate the one year anniversary of the new gym.