Our first-ever international team, consisting of four nationally ranked youth athletes, truly made waves at the Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru, this past weekend. Although this isn’t the first time our athletes have competed internationally, it’s a historic moment for us, as this…
As Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioners, we constantly seek avenues to sharpen our game, whether on the ground or standing. One such avenue lies in cross-training with Judo, a martial art that offers valuable insights and techniques, particularly in the standing…
Wow! We can’t believe what Washington Judo Academy’s newly-formed wrestling team, based in Kirkland, WA, has achieved at the 2023 WSWA Freestyle and Greco State Championships! Just four months ago, they started cross-training in wrestling under Coach Boldbataar, a 3-time…
After his remarkable victory in the cadets -50 kg division at the 2023 USA Judo Youth Nationals, Damian Lang from Bellevue, WA, made history by becoming the first-ever student of the Washington Judo Academy (Kirkland, WA) to earn a place…
When deciding between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Judo for kids, it’s important to consider the benefits of each martial art. While both focus on grappling techniques, Judo emphasizes throwing techniques to bring opponents to the ground, while BJJ is heavily…
Martial arts undoubtedly offer numerous benefits for children, including physical development, confidence-building, discipline, self-defense, and a chance to emulate their favorite action movie characters. This is why many parents consider martial arts to be an excellent after-school activity for their…
What a fantastic performance our team put on at the 2023 Zenyu Winter Judo Classic! We achieved a combined total of 44 wins with only 12 losses, and brought home 17 gold medals, 4 silvers, and a bronze, allowing our…
The Seattle-Bellevue area, including cities such as Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, and Renton, has several Judo clubs with strong fundamental and competition-oriented classes. Here are the top Judo clubs for those searching for “Judo near me” in the Seattle-Bellevue area. Most…
Haruka Tachimoto Sensei, a Rio 2016 gold medalist in Judo, traveled all the way from Japan to help Washington Judo Academy set up a Judo program focused on the kids’ long-term success. We have been extremely lucky to get Haruka…
