📍We’ve moved to Bellevue! See our updated address below. BJJ classes continue in Kirkland.
📍We’ve moved to Bellevue! See our updated address below. BJJ classes continue in Kirkland.
Satoshi Ishii Judo & No-Gi Judo Clinics
Two elite clinics with Olympic gold medalist Satoshi Ishii — New Wave Judo and New Wave No-Gi Judo. Learn Olympic-level Judo and world-class No-Gi takedowns from an Olympic champion, world-class grappler, and MMA fighter.
DATES: FEB 7 – FEB 8, 2026
OPEN TO ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
LED BY Satoshi Ishii
Olympic gold medalist, world-class grappler, and MMA fighter
BIO
Satoshi Ishii is an Olympic Judo gold medalist and one of the most accomplished crossover grapplers of his generation. He captured gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in the +100kg division, representing Japan, and went on to build an extensive international career across Judo, submission grappling, and mixed martial arts.
Following his Olympic success, Ishii transitioned into professional MMA, competing at the highest levels for organizations including PFL, Bellator, and Rizin, while continuing to apply elite Judo principles to modern grappling and fighting. As an instructor, Ishii brings a rare combination of Olympic-level Judo, world-class grappling, and real competition experience, offering athletes practical, performance-driven instruction across both gi and no-gi disciplines.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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Olympic Gold Medalist – Beijing 2008 (+100kg)
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Youngest and lightest Olympic champion in +100kg Judo history
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Won Olympic gold without conceding a single point or receiving any penalties
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Veteran MMA fighter with extensive international competition experience
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Trains under John Danaher
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Member of New Wave and Crocop team
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VIDEOS
Level up your grappling with Satoshi Ishii’s instruction on BJJ Fanatics link
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Judo Clinic SOLD OUT
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: No-Gi Judo Clinic SOLD OUT
PRICING
$75 per session (All sessions: $135)
LIMITED spots!
RESTRICTIONS
1) Open to all experience levels.
2) Participants must be at least 12 years of age to attend.
3) Washington Judo Academy reserves the right to refuse service for any reason that may jeopardize the safety and well-being of athletes, staff, and facilities. Camp fees will be refunded.
4) No refunds for no-shows and cancellations.
5) All participants must register electronically, NO walk-ins. Confirmation emails must be presented at the door upon arrival.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please register each participant individually by clicking the COMPLETE REGISTRATION button below.

