The East Bay Judo Institute of El Cerrito, California, proved itself to be the toughest dojo in the country at the 2002 US Judo Federation Jr., Youth, Team, and Kata National Championships held 5-8 July 2002 in Sacramento, California. Over 771 contestants from all over the U.S. competed in divisions for ages 7 through […]

  The Junior US Open was held this past weekend, August 3rd and 4th in Boca Raton, Florida. Over 400 competitors from over 20 countries participated in this two-day event, making it the largest international tournament for juniors in the country. Representing the East Bay Judo Institute, located in El Cerrito, were Jessica Hsieh, Stephanie […]

  The USA Judo Junior Olympics were held July 28th and 29th in Indianapolis, Indiana. The over 600 competitors from across the country made the Junior Olympics one of the most premier judo events in the U.S. Representing the East Bay Judo Institute, located in El Cerrito, were: Dale Hata, Veronica Castillo, Jessica Hsieh, Marti […]

  EBJI Students Capture Nine Medals, Including Five Gold, at 2002 US Judo Jr. National Championships The 2002 US Judo Federation Jr., Youth, Team, and Kata National Championships were held in Sacramento, CA 5-8 July 2002. Approximately 771 contestants ages 7-19 competed for top spots in what is recognized as the toughest junior national tournament […]