Junior Olympic Results

Team Sacramento sent three competitors competing in four divisions to the Junior Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia on July 17 & 18. Representing the team were Daniel Luz, Marlina Luz, and Syria Rhodes competing in two divisions. All competitors showed the character that Team Sacramento is known for. Also competing in the BJJ tournament were Daniel (silver medal) and Marlina (gold medal). Judo results for competition:



Marlina Luz- Gold medal (Junior Olympic Champion & USJF/USJA Junior National Champion)



Daniel Luz- Fourth Place



Syria Rhodes- Bronze Medal
Bronze Medal (IJF Division)

Congratulations to all of you and thank you to all of the parents that made it possible to compete in this tournament. Special thank you to all team members for their dedication to the success of all of our competitors. Without our team our competitors would not be able to accomplish their goals.

KONJO!

Kokoro Tatsu Judo Club workout in Atlanta, GA

Syria, Daniel, and Marlina had a fun workout with The Kokoro Tatsu Judo Club in Atlanta, GA. We miss the rest of the judoka's, but they are meeting new friends and building memories here in the South. FYI we missed out on Kevin Asano who was here about 1 month ago, and Sensei Alphabet and O'Sensei are friends. Tomorrow will be the start of Junior Olympics with registration and weigh ins. Saturday, with Syria competing in juvenile B, and Daniel competing in Juvenile A & in Jiu Jitsu with gi. Mina will be competing in Jiu Jitsu gi and no gi. Sunday, Mina will be competing in Intermediate 1, and Syria in the IJF Division.

See you all next week...

USJF/USJA Junior Nationals

The Luz Family would like to congratulate all the competitors which competed at Nationals. All of the competitors showed the true spirit of "KONJO" and as well as their family. We are proud to be a part of a team which shows the true meaning of "OHANA".
Keep up the great work Team Sacramento Judo!!!!

attached is a couple pictures that was taken from Tracy at Okubo.....

USJF/USJA Junior National Results

Team Sacramento had tremendous success this past weekend at the USJF/USJA Junior Nationals in Irvine California. Congratulations to all of the competitors for not only their results but their dedication throughout the season and leading up to the event. The hard work put in by the athletes showed, as all competitors exhibited excellent technical judo, outstanding physical conditioning, and the KONJO fighting spirit! WE DID GREAT JUDO! Great judo is what we strive for and with great judo comes great results as we posted a record of 28 wins and 10 losses with 27 wins by ipon! A special congratulations to Marlina Luz as she was honored with a special award for Best Technique. Here are the individual results for the competitors:

Curtis Booth- Gold 2010 National Champion
Ashley Booth- Gold 2010 National Champion
Marlina Luz- Gold 2010 National Champion
Daniel Luz- Gold 2010 National Champion
Molly Bides- Gold 2010 Novice National Champion
Austin Ward- Silver Novice
Syria Rhodes- Silve IJF
CJ Byrd- Bronze Novice
Ellis Shaw- DNP
Matt Ontiveros- 5th Place

I would also like to personally commend Syria Rhodes for demonstrating composure and honor in the face of extremely unfair and unfortunate circumstances. Syria was the victim of several circumstances beyond her control that resulted in her not placing in one of her divisions. I will only say that as a KONJO judoka she unlike her opponent showed true character in the face of adversity. If Syria never wins another match in her life I will still be proud of her for her character and class this past weekend. She represented your team in a way that all of us can learn from, by overcoming unfair obstacles and achieving great success the next day in the more prestigious IJF competition. Thank you Syria for showing the entire team that character is more important than unearned medals. I expect all of our athletes to always demonstrate character, leadership, sportsmanship, and above all to do what is right.

Goodall Sensei