Sports & Fitness
4 - 12y
Description
Hajime! (Begin!) establishes a strong base of judo technique, culture, and character. Fun tumbling, jumping and running activities warm us up before we practice our ukemi or falling techniques. Hajime students learn to fall safely and effortlessly.
Judo allows a smaller person to control an opponent bigger and stronger than themselves . We learn to hold a person down with “kesa-gatame” (scarf hold) and we practice throws where our opponent can be flipped upside down – on Sensei.
Every class finishes with games that develop physical coordination, balance and laughter. We sing in Japanese about inspiration and bow to each other respectfully. Then we say “arigotoh” (thank you). Respect and discipline are as much a part of Hanabi as smiling.
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What to bring
Judo Uniforms are highly recommended. We will bring Uniforms for new students on the first day of class. Uniforms are $111
Cancellation policy
Refunds are subject to provider and school policies.
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Enrollment
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About the provider
Hanabi Judo - Fireworks!
Hanabi develops Friendship, Respect and Confidence.
Hanabi has been a part of our community for over 50 years. At our Albany dojo, and at schools across the East Baby, we teach 350 students a week who range in age from 2 to 72. Every year we produce state and national champions. Our students have placed at international competitions and we have been represented at the Olympic Games.
The head instructor, 6th degree black belt Dan Augustine, won the US Sr. National Championship in 1984 and was the alternate to the 1988 Olympics. But more importantly, he is a father of three children who graduated from Berkeley High. He has taught in New York, Tokyo and Berkeley. He holds a Master's Degree in Education and speaks Japanese and Spanish.
Dan's father Emilia started the Albany Judo Club in 1965, which later became Hanabi. Emilio was a national champion in 1962. Dan won the national championship in 1984. Dan's son, Spencer, won his national championshi in 2014. The Augustine family is the first in the United States to have had three generations of national champions.
Hanabi means "fireworks" in Japanese. Its color, excitement and energy express the spirit of our judo.
