USJF Academic Honor Society Applications

All elementary, middle, and high school students that meet the criteria should apply for the USJF Academic Honor Society. To get applications go to www.usjf.com then to "Downloadable Forms" then under "Scholarships & Award Applications" there are two forms. One is for elementary school level and the other is for middle and high school level. Let's show the USJF how many intelligent young men and women we have at Team Sacramento!

Booth Brings Home Bronze

Congratulations to Curtis Booth for bringing home a bronze medal from the USJF/USJA Junior Nationals. Curtis participated in a very competitive division bringing home the bronze. Great job Curtis and keep working to get ready for Junior Olympics later this month.

KONJO!

July Schedule

Team Sacramento has two special events in the month of July. We will be sending competitors to the USJF/USJA Junior Nationals in Toledo Ohio July 1-3. We will also be sending competitors to the Junior Olympics in Dallas Texas July 22-24. Please come and help the players prepare as they train for these events. Practices will be normal schedule with the exception of no practice on July 4 in observance of Independence Day. See you all on the mat.

KONJO!

California State Championship Results

Team Sacramento participated in the California State Championships on May 28 and 29 in San Francisco. The team sent 21 competitors competing in 22 divisions. The team placed 13 athletes with seven gold medals, four silver medals, and two bronze medals. The team record was below expectations at 36 wins with 31 losses, with 32 wins by ipon. Special congratulations to all athletes and special recognition to Ellis Shaw, Andrea Estrada and Gavin Davis-Smith for winning their first of many state champion titles. Final results:

Andrea Estrada- Gold California State Champ

Ellis Shaw- Gold California State Champ

Gavin Davis-Smith- Gold California State Champ

Curtis Booth- Gold California State Champ

Ashley Booth- Gold California State Champ

Marlina Luz- Gold California State Champ

Daniel Luz- Gold California State Champ

Deven Phillips- Silver

Desmyn Williams- Silver

Ximena Alegria- Silver

Malaya Elgarico- Silver

Audrey Elgarico- Bronze

Kukas Kavanaugh- Bronze

Congratulations to all and now we will prepare for Junior Olympics in July. Time for everyone else to work to improve and refine our technique.

KONJO!

Memorial Weekend State Championships

This weekend Team Sacramento will be competing in the California State Championships in San Francisco on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29. The competition will be tough but we have complete confidence in all of the competitors. You are READY! The coaching staff is looking forward to seeing all of you demonstrate the hard work that you have been putting in. With the tournament this weekend there will be no practice on Saturday May 27 and in observance of Memorial Day no practice in Folsom on May 30.

KONJO!

Hello Team Sac!!! I just wanted to wish you all good luck at the upcoming State Championships this weekend. I know you have all trained hard and are prepared for the challenges ahead. Remember to trust in your training, as you are being taught by some of the best. Listen to your coaches, fight hard, and have fun. These times are the times of memories. So as I would say, Pull the trigger, Make it happen, and KONJO!!!!

Morales Sensei