The San Jose Buddhist Invitational Tournament was held on February 20, 2011 at the San Jose State Event Center in San Jose, CA. With over 700 competitors from around the country, this tournament is acknowledged as one of the toughest regional tournaments in the Bay Area. Representing EBJI were 14 individuals ranging from students in […]

Most parents and students at EBJI know Molly O’Rourke as the instructor of the Monday and Wednesday beginning children’s class. Currently ranked number one in the United States in the women’s 78+kg category, Molly also avidly competes in the sport of powerlifting. She currently holds the American record in the deadlift and recently competed at […]

January 30, 2011  Arlon, Belgium Annie Shiraishi went 4-1 at the Belgium Ladies Open in Arlon, Belgium the last weekend in January. Competing in the women’s 48 kilogram category, Shiraishi had over 50 competitors in her division. In an unusual style compared to most tournaments, all competitors are put into groups of 3 or 4 […]