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# EBJI

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- [Remodel Week 8](https://www.ebji.org/2020/09/remodel-week-8/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are, 8 weeks in. We hit a milestone, we finally poured concrete! It happened early in the morning, so I didn't get to take pictures, one of the guys took a few pictures for me. I haven't actually been inside since the pour, so
- [Remodel Week 3](https://www.ebji.org/2020/08/remodel-week-3/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are at the end of week 3 of our remodel! The majority is still demolition, but we can see more of the preparation for the earthquake retrofit coming together. There's been a lot of work on the floors, removing the flooring and prepping for
- [Remodel Walkthrough, Jan 16](https://www.ebji.org/2021/01/2867/) - It's been 3 weeks since we had an update (I tried last weekend, but I was locked out) but here's the latest walkthrough of the dojo remodel! https://youtu.be/wnaV_QbufdM
- [Happy New Year!!](https://www.ebji.org/2021/01/happy-new-year/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDPGLZjV91c
- [Post Christmas Walkthrough](https://www.ebji.org/2020/12/post-christmas-walkthrough/) - Greetings everybody, Happy holidays. For your viewing pleasure is our post Christmas remodel walkthrough. Enjoy!
- [Remodel progress](https://www.ebji.org/2020/12/remodel-progress/) - Greetings again members, friends, and family! I made another stop at the dojo this week. The painting is, for the most part, done. They were bringing in wall coverings for the back bathroom as well as tearing up the old linoleum that was underneath the old tatami. The big change I noticed is that we
- [December Checkin](https://www.ebji.org/2020/12/december-checkin/) - Greetings again members, friends, and family! I made another stop at the dojo during my holiday outings. The day I came in, they were preparing the walls to be textured (before painting). If you look at the prior pictures, the walls look a little different. Planning a trip down to see how the painting went!
- [Holiday remodel checkin!](https://www.ebji.org/2020/11/holiday-remodel-checkin/) - Greetings again members, friends, and family of EBJI! Apologies for the delay since the last update. I actually took some pictures last week, but they didn't come out. Not sure why, but I took several pics and only a couple of them weren't blurry! Nonetheless, I dropped in today to check the progress before the
- [3.5 months checkin](https://www.ebji.org/2020/11/3-5-months-checkin/) - Greetings again members, friends, and family of EBJI! We're now 3.5 months into the remodel and progress is pushing forward. The walls are all up and covered, the old electrical stuff is mostly removed and the new wiring is almost completely in place. All the concrete has now been poured, the extra support studs are
- [Remodel - 3 Months Checkin](https://www.ebji.org/2020/10/remodel-3-months-checkin/) - Greetings again members, friends, and family of EBJI! We're 3 months into the remodel and progress continues. The walls are all up and almost completely covered. We can now see the shape we're going to have. We've been informed that we've been given the OK to finally finish the concrete pour (the open holes you'll
- [Remodel Week 10](https://www.ebji.org/2020/10/remodel-week-10/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! It's time for our Week 10 update! It's been over a week since I took these pictures. My computer crashed, so I had to wait until it was repaired to be able to send the update. The new walls are pretty much up, at least the
- [Remodel Week 9](https://www.ebji.org/2020/09/remodel-week-9/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! It's week 9 and we're deep into construction! Finally we have some pictures that aren't primarily of demolition and preparation! Our front entryway. It's actually a slight ramp to allow wheelchair accessibility. This is front view of what used to be the entry to the office.
- [Remodel Week 7](https://www.ebji.org/2020/09/remodel-week-7/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are at the end of week 7. I missed last week, there was too much going on. There were a few schedule changes, but shortly before I arrived to take pictures, the city inspector was on site and and gave us the OK to
- [Remodel Week 5](https://www.ebji.org/2020/08/remodel-week-5/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are at the end of week 5. We can see more of the preparation taking place. I am told that the current plan is to pour the concrete this week if they can get the city inspectors in there to give the OK. Once
- [Remodel Week 4](https://www.ebji.org/2020/08/remodel-week-4/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are at the end of week 4 of our remodel! The demolition is pretty much done and we can see more of the preparation taking place. When I stopped by there were a couple of guys using a wheelbarrow to remove dirt from the
- [Remodel Week 2](https://www.ebji.org/2020/08/remodel-week-2/) - Greetings again to members, friends, and family of EBJI! Here we are at the end of week 2 of our remodel! As to be expected, the majority of the work is still demolition and preparation. As you will see in the pictures, in comparison with last week's report, more preparation has been done and a
- [Remodel Week 1](https://www.ebji.org/2020/07/remodel-week-1/) - Greetings members, friends, and family of EBJI! I imagine that most of these following posts will be short on text, but include photos of the progress. It's much easier to comprehend the progress being made by seeing the pictures rather than reading the description. I did a walk-through at the end of the first week
- [We're Remodeling!](https://www.ebji.org/2020/07/were-remodeling/) - Greeting to EBJI Members, families, and friends, For more than 20 years now, we've been "planning" to remodel the dojo. It's always been sort of a pipe dream, until a few years back we finally got to the point that (through gifts, investments, and savings) we could afford to actually make it happen! Given that
- [test](https://www.ebji.org/2001/04/test/) - This is a test of the timetable plugin. It's supposed to show a timetable similar to the one here, but right now, it's just showing the filter tab navigations (as configured) but the timetable isn't displayed. It looks like the plugin javascript isn't being loaded for some reason. No errors on server side, but the
- [EBJI Alumni Scholarship Recipients](https://www.ebji.org/2018/04/ebji-alumni-scholarship-recipients/) - The East Bay Judo Institute is proud to announce this year’s recipients of The East Bay Judo Institute Alumni Scholarship, Henry Warmerdam and Maxime St. Jean. Henry is a two-time recipient of the Alumni Scholarship and a dedicated contributor to the dojo. In addition to training with the competition class, he assists with the beginning
- [EBJI Students Compete at CCSF Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2009/12/ebji-students-compete-at-ccsf-tournament/) - December 6, 2009 EBJI Members Takashi Matsumoto, Satoshi Matsumoto, Masashi Matsumoto, Jackson Kim, Dillon Izzo, Thomas Boser and John Bennett all competed at the City College of San Francisco Judo Tournament held in San Francisco, CA. Satoshi Matsumoto, 10, led the way for the EBJI Team by taking home a Gold Medal in his Orange
- [News Around EBJI](https://www.ebji.org/2010/01/news-around-ebji/) - This is a reminder that there will be no children's class tomorrow, January 16, 2010 in commemoration of Martin Luther King Day.Thank you to everyone who helped with the dojo cleanup yesterday! The cleanup was a huge success and wouldn't have been possible without eveyrone's support.EBJI will be conducting a demonstration at Ice Chamber, a
- [Ice Chamber Demo Pics](https://www.ebji.org/2010/02/ice-chamber-demo-pics/) - On January 23, 2010 East Bay Judo Institute held a demonstration at Ice Chamber, an athletic performance training center located in Richmond, CA. Ice Chamber continues to support many of East Bay Judo's athletes, including 2008 Olympic Alternate Ann Shiraishi.The demonstration drew a lot of interested members and families of Ice Chamber, who were curious
- [EBJI Wins 9 Medals at San Jose Buddhist Tournament!](https://www.ebji.org/2010/02/ebji-wins-9-medals-at-san-jose-buddhist-tournament/) - EBJI's competitors came home with 9 medals this past weekend at the San Jose Buddhist Judo Tournament held at the San Jose State Event Center on February 14, 2010. The San Jose Buddhist Tournament is one of the largest local tournaments in the Bay Area, with competitors from around the west coast gathering to compete.
- [EBJI at Makimoto's Judo Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2010/03/ebji-at-makimotos-judo-tournament/) - On February 21, 2010, members of EBJI's competitive team attended the second annual Makimoto Judo Tournament in Vacaville, CA. Jackson Kim, Dillon Izzo, Brandon Izzo, John Bennett, Satoshi Matsumoto, Masashi Matsumoto and Takashi Matsumoto all competed in their respective divisions. John Bennett and Brandon Izzo led the way for EBJI, taking Gold Medals in their
- [Annie wins Bronze at Pan American Grand Prix](https://www.ebji.org/2010/03/annie-wins-bronze-at-pan-american-grand-prix/) - February 26-27, 2010 Panama City, Panama Annie Shiraishi competed at the Pan American Grand Prix on February 27th in Panama City, Panama. Annie represented the dojo and the United States in the women's 48 kilogram category. In her first match, Annie faced 2-Time World Cup Medalist Taciana Lima from Brazil. She was caught early in
- [1996 Daiheigen Development Events](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/1996-daiheigen-development-events/) - Editor's Note: Development is a crucial and important aspect of any organization. EBJI is fortunate indeed to have one of its students and instructors, Dan Israel, serve as Chairman of the Development Committee of our regional association, Daiheigen Judo Yudanshakai. In this position, Dan is responsible for soliciting consensus from the other member dojos
- [EBJI and The 1996 National Championships](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/ebji-and-the-1996-national-championships/) - Home of the East Bay Judo Institute! Editor's note: One the reasons why 1996 was such an important year for us was because we hosted two national championships: the 1996 U.S. Senior National Judo Championships, and the 1996 USJF Jr., Youth, and Team National Championships. These tournaments are the two biggest Judo events every
- [EBJI at the 1996 Ore-Ida Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/ebji-at-the-1996-ore-ida-tournament/) - table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> Editor's Note: Every year for the past five or six years or so, we have been taking some students to the Ore-Ida Invitational Judo Tournament, held in Ontario, OR. This tournament provided EBJI students with a good chance to travel together to a tournament that was not as rigorous as
- [White Light](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/white-light/) - Editor's Note: Not only is she a talented Judo practitioner and exceptional athlete, she is also a creative writer. In closing this section of the EBJI Year-in-Review, we hope that each and every one of you find some moment of inspiration from this writing, as well as all the articles in this publication. Thanks
- [1996 East Bay Judo Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/1996-east-bay-judo-tournament/) - table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" columns="3"> Editor's Note: The 1996 East Bay Judo Invitational Judo Tournament was very special in 1996. It represented a milestone, the 10th consecutive tournament in the history of the Dojo. It also was the first of many tournaments that our club would be involved in this year. And finally, with
- [See you at the Movies!](https://www.ebji.org/1996/09/see-you-at-the-movies/) - Editor's Note: When I took over the EBJI in 1984, formerly known as the Berkeley Judo Club, there was a handful of dedicated students who stuck with whatever difficult training I could throw at them from the earliest years. Since that time, one of these students, Ken Kokka, graduated from high school, went away
- [EBJI Special Guest: Masayuki Takeuchi](https://www.ebji.org/1996/09/ebji-special-guest-masayuki-takeuchi/) - Editor's Note: Many of our members at EBJI knew that Professor Takeuchi had been visiting for the year, but many people did not know of exactly what kind of person he was, and what he did with his time when he was not at Judo. Indeed, as described below, Professor Takeuchi is a gentleman
- [A Judo Family](https://www.ebji.org/1996/10/a-judo-family/) - table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" columns="3"> Editor's Note: One of the great things about doing Judo the way we do it at EBJI is that all people of all ages can practice together. As described in this article, when a dojo takes on another focus - such as solely on competition - this focus changes
- [The Olympics](https://www.ebji.org/1996/10/the-olympics/) - Editor's Note: Last year there was a sporting event with special significance for us at EBJI, and that was the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. I was fortunate enough to be part of those Games, as were two of our other dojo members, and I want to take some time here to tell you about
- [Getting Involved: One officer's story](https://www.ebji.org/1996/10/getting-involved-one-officers-story/) - Getting Involved: One Officer's Story by Alan Pagle Editor's Note: I have always had a vision of having many satellite dojos developed in the local community, all coming under the umbrella of EBJI. Indeed, as described below, one of our fundamental tenets of teaching at EBJI is that one must always give back what
- [Olympic Dreams](https://www.ebji.org/1996/11/olympic-dreams/) - Editor's Note: Last year, we were proud to be represented in the Olympic Trials, and later in Olympic-related activities, by our own Dedra Phillips. As she relates below in her story, the road to the Olympics for many start many years prior to the Games. The ultimate purpose of Judo, of course, is to
- [A Winter in Tokyo](https://www.ebji.org/1996/11/a-winter-in-tokyo/) - Editor's Note: One of the things that we at EBJI take pride in is our ability not only to bring many visitors from around the world to our dojo, but also for our members to have the opportunity to go around the world. In the past, some of our members have traveled as competitors
- [Uncle Bob's Wedding](https://www.ebji.org/1996/11/538/) - Editor's Note: If there is anyone all of us know whom we would want to find true happiness in life, it is our own Uncle Bob (UB). He was a mainstay at the "fun house" for years, bringing his own brand of humor and caring to his friends, and discipline and value to the
- [The Little Mouse](https://www.ebji.org/1999/02/the-little-mouse/) - The Little Mouse By Frances Dea My life has changed significantly because of Judo. As a woman I have learned, through Judo, to trust the way my body moves and to be aggressive in order to accomplish my goals. I have been amazed by the changes I have gone through; getting accustomed to being
- [Sayaka shares her thoughts about the 2001 Junior World Games in Tunisia](https://www.ebji.org/2000/11/sayaka-shares-her-thoughts-about-the-2001-junior-world-games-in-tunisia/) - Sayaka shares her thoughts about the 2001 Junior World Games in Tunisia The Junior Worlds was undoubtedly one of the best experiences I have had in my life. I am only 18 years old, yet I've had the opportunity to travel to countries all around the world. But despite going to places like Sweden,
- [Memories of Nate Cutler](https://www.ebji.org/1999/02/memories-of-nate-cutler/) - Memories of Nate Cutler By Ken Kokka I have known Nate Cutler long enough that I'm not sure when we first met - some time in the early 1980s. I was still in high school. Nate referred to himself as "the old man" - usually as in, "Don't let this old man beat you."
- [Women's Judo Class](https://www.ebji.org/1998/07/womens-judo-class/) - I was watching one of the regular classes at the East Bay Judo Institute. It was fascinating the way that very very big people and very very small people were able to train together without anyone busting a gut or getting completely squished. The training I saw was vigorous. It looked as though there
- [My First Judo Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/1999/02/my-first-judo-tournament/) - I began judo in September of 1998 and went to my first tournament in November. I wanted to be in a tournament because I thought I would actually win. It was a bummer when I lost all five of my matches. The tournament was at City College in San Francisco. I got there at
- [My Memory with Mom](https://www.ebji.org/1999/02/my-memory-with-mom/) - Mom was a special person. Not only to me but also to her three sons, including my husband - David, and her seven grandchildren, including our daughter - Sayaka. She had an excellent memory and great organizing skills. She really enjoyed shopping, going out with her friends, but most of all she enjoyed cleaning
- [The Favorite](https://www.ebji.org/1999/02/the-favorite/) - You could say that my grandma, Mitsuno "Mitsi" Matsumoto, was a very interesting person. She loved to go out with her friends, read books, and even loved to clean the house. Organization was very important to her. All her CD's were in alphabetical order, neatly arranged on the living room shelf. She even had
- [What I've learned at EBJI -- Philip Lau](https://www.ebji.org/2000/02/what-ive-learned-at-ebji-philip-lau/) - The first time I went to East Bay Judo it was on a summer day during school vacation. It was one of my worst days ever. That first practice was and hard compared to anything I had ever done before. After that practice I felt miserable. At that time I didn't like judo. I
- [2001 Pan American Judo Union Senior Championships Team Announced](https://www.ebji.org/2001/04/2001-pan-american-judo-union-senior-championships-team-announced/) - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (November 1, 2001) - The Director of Development for USA Judo, Mr. Tommy Dyer, has announced the team that will represent the USA in the 2001 Pan American Judo Union Senior Championships, to be held in Cordoba, Argentina on November 19th & 20th. Team members were selected from the #1 ranked
- [Sayaka and Stephanie win GOLD at Senior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2001/05/sayaka-and-stephanie-win-gold-at-senior-nationals/) - Stephanie Hata of El Cerrito and Sayaka Matsumoto of Richmond, both students of the East Bay Judo Institute, came away with gold medals at the 2001 U.S. Senior National Judo Championships in Orlando, Florida. Hata, 16, had to beat a gutsy Peggy Whitaker from New York twice to win her gold medal. In her
- [Sayaka to compete in World Championships!](https://www.ebji.org/2001/05/sayaka-to-compete-in-world-championships/) - COLORADO SPRINGS (May, 10, 2001) - USA Judo has selected the team that will represent the USA in the 2001 World Judo Championships to be held in Munich, Germany in July. The team consists of the number one ranked player in each weight category at the close of the National Championships last week in
- [Sayaka to Participate in Pac Rim Games](https://www.ebji.org/2001/06/sayaka-to-participate-in-pac-rim-games/) - COLORADO SPRINGS (June 8, 2001) - USA Judo has announced its team to the 2001 Pacific Rim Judo Championships to be held in Los Angeles, California on June 22-23 at the Gersten Pavillion, Loyola Marymount University. Included among the U.S. athletes is Sayaka Matsumoto, graduate of St. Mary?s College High School, and a member of
- [EBJI Students shine at Junior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2001/08/ebji-students-shine-at-junior-nationals/) - Several students from the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, CA, won national honors through their performances at the 2001 U.S. Judo Federation Jr. and Youth National Championships held 14-15 July 2001 in Monterey, CA. Jessica Hsieh, 16, went 2-1 before she had to withdraw from competition with an injury. The match she
- [Stephanie places at Pan Am Championships](https://www.ebji.org/2001/08/stephanie-places-at-pan-am-championships/) - For Immediate Release - Sports Stephanie Hata, 16, and Sayaka Matsumoto, 18, both took medals at the Pan American Judo Union Jr. Championships, held in Acapulco, Mexico. Hata, the defending champion and a senior at El Cerrito High School, lost a first round match to eventual winner Brazil, but came back to win her
- [2001 Pan Am Team Announced](https://www.ebji.org/2001/08/2001-pan-am-team-announced/) - COLORADO SPRINGS (August 7, 2001) - USA Judo has selected the Junior team (under 20 years of age) that will represent the USA in the 2001 Pan American Judo Union Junior and Juvenile Championships in Acapulco, Mexico on August 24-25. The selections for the Juvenile team (under 17 years of age) are being finalized
- [Konno Sensei and Nomura Sensei](https://www.ebji.org/2001/08/konno-sensei-and-nomura-sensei/) - For the past year, EBJI has been proud to host Mr. Jun Konno of Japan as a guest instructor. Mr. Konno has a superlative judo record and reputation. He is a former two-time winner of the All Japan Judo Championships, a tournament thought by many to be the toughest tournament in the world. He
- [2001 Daiheigen Japan Trip](https://www.ebji.org/2001/10/2001-daiheigen-japan-trip/) - In my fifteen years I have been lots of places. Of all the places I have been I would have to say that my recent trip to Japan has been the most memorable. Not only because I was traveling with friends and practicing what I love, judo. But also because I learned a number
- [Stephanie Hata and Sayaka Matsumoto win bronze medals at the Rendezvous International Championships](https://www.ebji.org/2001/10/stephanie-hata-and-sayaka-matsumoto-win-bronze-medals-at-the-rendezvous-international-championships/) - East Bay Judo Institute members Stephanie Hata and Sayaka Matsumoto continue their winning ways in international judo competition. Both of them won bronze medals at the Rendezvous International Championships in Montreal, Canada, held on Saturday, 28 October 2001. Hata, 17, a senior at El Cerrito High School, competed in the under 48 kg division,
- [Stephanie takes gold in Sweden!](https://www.ebji.org/2001/12/stephanie-takes-gold-in-sweden/) - Stephanie Hata of El Cerrito a student of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, came away with a gold medal at the 2001 Goteburg International Jr. Judo Tournament in Goteburg, Sweden. Hata, 16, defeated Alexandra Causey (also of the U.S.) in her first match by a penalty given to Causey for stalling.
- [Nathan S Cutler Scholarship Awards](https://www.ebji.org/2002/05/nathan-s-cutler-scholarship-awards/) - May 14, 2002 The Nathan S. Cutler Memorial Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2002 Nathan S. Cutler Memorial Scholarships: Marija Djokic, East Bay Judo Institute Stephanie Hata, East Bay Judo Institute Robert Nagaki, Western Idaho Judo Institute Marija and Stephanie are seniors at El Cerrito (California) High School; Marija
- [The East Bay Judo Institute is proud to present Dr. Steven S. Isono with an honorary Shodan](https://www.ebji.org/2002/06/the-east-bay-judo-institute-is-proud-to-present-dr-steven-s-isono-with-an-honorary-shodan/) - In recognition of his long-term commitment and contributions to the Judo community. We thank him for his generous support, both as a physician and as a friend to Judo. Dr Steven S Isono, Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist, has been a long-time supporter of American sports and athletics in general, and United States
- [EBJI shines at USJA nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2002/07/ebji-shines-at-usja-nationals/) - The US Judo Association Jr. and Youth National Championships were held on 12-13 July 2002 in Boca Raton, FL. Four EBJI competitors came away with a total of five gold medals. Stephanie Hata, 17, of El Cerrito, CA competed in the Female Juvenile C under 48 kg division. In her first match, she beat
- [EBJI Students capture medals at USJF Nationals!](https://www.ebji.org/2002/08/ebji-students-capture-medals-at-usjf-nationals/) - 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
- [EBJI members bring back more medal from the Jr. US Open](https://www.ebji.org/2002/08/ebji-members-bring-back-more-medal-from-the-jr-us-open/) - 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
- [East Bay Judo Institute Members Bring Back Gold from the 2002 US Judo Jr. Olympics](https://www.ebji.org/2002/08/east-bay-judo-institute-members-bring-back-gold-from-the-2002-us-judo-jr-olympics/) - 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
- [Summer of 2002 Golden!](https://www.ebji.org/2002/08/summer-of-2002-golden/) - 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
- [EBJI Members Receive National Recognition](https://www.ebji.org/2002/09/ebji-members-receive-national-recognition/) - Stephanie Hata, 17, of El Cerrito, CA, and a member of the East Bay Judo Institute, received the US Judo Federation's 2001 International Youth Female Athlete of the Year Award, and the 2001 Senior Female Athlete of the Year Award. In 2001, Hata took gold medals at the US High School Nationals, Senior Nationals,
- [Marti wins USOC Athlete of the Month!](https://www.ebji.org/2002/11/marti-wins-usoc-athlete-of-the-month/) - For Immediate Release November 11, 2002 Marti Malloy, Tim DeBoom and U.S. National Women's Field Hockey Team Honored by the United States Olympic Committee as Top Performers of October 2002 COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced today the selection of Judo's Marti Malloy and Triathlete Tim DeBoom as its
- [Sayaka takes 5th at Pan Am Sr Championships](https://www.ebji.org/2002/11/sayaka-takes-5th-at-pan-am-sr-championships/) - SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (November 10, 2002) - USA athletes finished with a Gold, Silver, Bronze, and 5th place in the 2nd day of competition at the Pan American Judo Union Senior Championships on Saturday. Taylor Takata, won a gold medal at 60kg, followed by Charlee Minkin with a silver at 52kg, Alex Ottiano
- [EBJI members win at USJF Junior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2004/07/ebji-members-win-at-usjf-junior-nationals/) - From: John Miller Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2004 Results of the US Judo Federation Junior Nationals, held in Oahu, Hawaii last weekend. Source: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Jul/05/sp/sp03a.html Day #1's results Male (Name, club, hometown) Bantam 1, 23 kg 1, Joshua Terao, Shobukan Judo Club, Honolulu. 2, Rocky Mori, Kamehaemeha Judo Club, Honolulu. 3, Joshua Moon, Shobukan Judo Club,
- [East Bay Judo Institute Members Shine at US High School and Collegiate National Championships](https://www.ebji.org/2003/04/east-bay-judo-institute-members-shine-at-us-high-school-and-collegiate-national-championships/) - table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> The US high school and collegiate national championships were held in Spokane, WA, on Saturday 22 March 2003. Over 265 contestants from high schools and colleges/universities from around the country competed in this prestigious championships. East Bay Judo Institute (EBJI) was represented by Veronica Castillo and Marti Malloy in the
- [East Bay Judo Institute Members dominate at 2003 Junior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2003/08/east-bay-judo-institute-members-dominate-at-2003-junior-nationals/) - The USJF Junior and Youth Judo National Championships were held this year in Boca Raton, Florida, hosting nearly 700 competitors from across the country. The East Bay Judo Institute of El Cerrito, California sent five representatives: Stephanie Hata, Marija Djokic, Veronica Castillo, Robert Cohea and Dale Hata to compete in this event. Together they brought
- [EBJI at the 2003 Junior Olypmics](https://www.ebji.org/2003/08/460/) - The U. S. Judo Junior Open was held this year in Boca Raton, Florida, hosting nearly 700 competitors from many different countries. Representing the East Bay Judo Institute at this event were Stephanie Hata, Marija Djokic, Veronica Castillo, Robert Cohea and Dale Hata, who brought back a total of four medals, three gold and one
- [EBJI Members get Outstanding awards](https://www.ebji.org/2003/08/ebji-members-get-outstanding-awards/) - East Bay Judo Institute Members follow up at the 2003 Jr. Olympics Sayaka Matsumoto, a member of the East Bay Judo Institute in El Cerrito, was named the 2002 Senior International Female Player of the Year at the 2003 USJF (United States Judo Federation) Junior National Championships in Boca Raton, Florida. Matsumoto's competitive success in
- [East Bay Judo Institute Members shine at 2004 Senior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2004/05/east-bay-judo-institute-members-shine-at-2004-senior-nationals/) - 04-30-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 USA Judo National Championships held at the Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego, San Diego, California. Over 300 athletes from all over the United States competed in the event which is the final event before selection of athletes for the Olympic
- [Results of USJA Junior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2004/07/results-of-usja-junior-nationals/) - 07-12-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 USJA Junior National Judo Championships held at Hyatt Regency Rosemont, IL Source: Tournament Organizers. Please bring suspected errors to the attention of Steve Cohen Bantam Category Divisions: Contestant's Name, Hometown, State Code, Club Name DIVISION: Girls Bantam 3; 23 Kg 1. Hailey
- [Results of USA Judo Junior Olympics](https://www.ebji.org/2004/08/results-of-usa-judo-junior-olympics/) - From:John Miller Sent: Monday, July 26, 2004 12:07 PM Subject: [JudoNews] COMPLETE RESULTS: 2004 Junior Olympic Judo Championships 07-26-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 USA Judo National Junior Olympics held at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25, 2004. Over 530
- [Annie places at 2004 Junior US Open](https://www.ebji.org/2004/08/annie-places-at-2004-junior-us-open/) - From:John Miller Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 5:28 PM Subject: Complete Results: 2004 Junior US Open 08-01-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the complte results for the 2004 Junior U.S. Open Judo Championships held at Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Over 500 athletes under 20 year old from 16 different countries
- [Results of 2004 Fall Classic](https://www.ebji.org/2007/09/results-of-2004-fall-classic/) - From:John Miller Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:46 AM Subject: Results - Fall Classic National Championship 09-05-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 USA Judo Fall Classic National Championships held at the Northglenn High School, Northglenn Colo. Over 170 athletes from all over the United States competed in the
- [Results of 2004 National Ladder](https://www.ebji.org/2004/09/results-of-2004-national-ladder/) - From: John Miller Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:57 AM Subject: Results - National Ladder Tournament 09-05-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 USA Judo Ladder Tournament held at the Northglenn High School, Northglenn Colo. Nearly 130 athletes from all over the United States competed in the event which
- [Results of 2004 US Open](https://www.ebji.org/2004/09/results-of-2004-us-open/) - From: John Miller Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2004 6:46 PM Subject: Results: US Open Judo Championship 09-26-2004 For immediate release: SPORTS The following are the results for the 2004 U.S. Open Judo Championship held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 300 athletes from 28 countries competed in the two day
- [Results of 2005 Senior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2005/04/results-of-2005-senior-nationals/) - Untitled Document 04-23-2005 For immediate release: SPORTS CONTACT: John Miller, jonmira@aol.com; 303-547-2004 The following are the results for the 2005 USA Judo National Championships held at the Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Nearly 300 athletes from all over the USA competed in the first day of the event. The event is also the World
- [EBJI Strikes gold at Collegiate Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2005/05/ebji-strikes-gold-at-collegiate-nationals/) - For Immediate Release Gold Streak For EBJI's College Girls By Molly O'Rourke The USA Judo Collegiate, High School and Middle School Championships, hosted by San Jose, CA were held on March 19th, and 20th. This event featured over 450 competitors, and served as a preview of what can be expected from this year's elite level
- [EBJI wins at Senior Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2005/05/ebji-wins-at-senior-nationals/) - For Immediate Release EBJI Competitors Take Top Honors at the 2005 Senior Nationals By Sayaka Matsumoto The 2005 Senior National Championships and World Team Trials were held on April 22-23 at the Pavilion Convention Center in Virginia Beach, VA. Over 300 competitors from all over the country competed to win the honors of Senior National
- [Matsumoto and O'Rourke to represent USA at World Championships!](https://www.ebji.org/2005/08/matsumoto-and-orourke-to-represent-usa-at-world-championships/) - USA Judo Names World Championship Team (Colorado Springs, Colo.) – USA Judo is pleased to announce the athlete and staff rosters for the 2005 World Judo Championships Team that will compete September 8-11 in Cairo, Egypt. Fourteen athletes will represent Team USA, including three Olympians. The team will be led by Head Coach Ed Liddie
- [EBJI Members stand strong at 2005 US Open!](https://www.ebji.org/2005/10/ebji-members-stand-strong-at-2005-us-open/) - h3>Oct. 1:U.S. Athletes Win 13 Medals U.S. Athletes Win 13 Medals on First Day of U.S. Open (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) ? Ronda Rousey (Scotia, N.Y./63kg) was more than a little familiar with her finals opponent, Ikumi Tanimoto (JPN) at the U.S. Open Judo Championships Saturday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. In fact, last week the two
- [East Bay Student Receives Award from CJI](https://www.ebji.org/2006/01/east-bay-student-receives-award-from-cji/) - JANUARY 8, 2005 2005 Calilfornia Judo Inc Special Awards Coach of the Year, Haruo Imamura, Fresno Judo Club Development Coach of the Year, Mac Takeda, Sacramento Judo Club Life Time Achievement Award, Yosh Uchida, San Jose State Judo Club Outstanding Senior Male, 17 years & older, Chuck Jefferson, San Jose State Outstanding Senior Female, 17
- [Brenna Clark wins Silver at High School Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2006/03/brenna-clark-wins-silver-at-high-school-nationals/)
- [Ann Shiraishi wins Gold Medal at Collegiate Nationals](https://www.ebji.org/2006/03/ann-shiraishi-wins-gold-medal-at-collegiate-nationals/)
- [New Fundraising Opportunity for Dojo!](https://www.ebji.org/2006/04/new-fundraising-opportunity-for-dojo/) - 20 April 2006 To: EBJI Families and Community From: David Matsumoto Re: Dojo Fundraising Opportunity Hi. Recently I came across a business opportunity for the dojo to create some fundraising via online shopping. It is www.quixtar.com. As you will see when you go there, there are exclusive brands for quixtar.com, as well as partner
- [Kid's Class Cancelled on 11/12/07](https://www.ebji.org/2007/10/kids-class-cancelled-on-111207/) - The Beginning Kid's class will be cancelled on Monday - November 12, 2007 in observance of Veteran's Day.
- [Come Trick or Treat with EBJI!](https://www.ebji.org/2007/10/come-trick-or-treat-with-ebji/) - Please remember...All classes will be canceled on Wednesday - October 31Instead, please come Trick or Treating with your friend's at EBJI from 6 - 8 pm! We will be meeting at the Dojo at 6:00 pm and leaving at 6:15 sharp. Please sign up at the dojo if you are interested in going or contact
- [join](https://www.ebji.org/2007/10/join/) - OPEN TO ALL PARENTS AND FAMILIES AT EBJI:East Bay Judo Institute is pleased to invite you to:PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHTA dinner reception and relaxing night ouy to show our appreciation for the parents and families of the EBJI community. In celebration of the success of our 21st annual East Bay Invitational Judo Tournament!Saturday, November 17, 20075:00
- [Phillip's Cazadero music experience](https://www.ebji.org/2007/10/phillips-cazadero-music-experience/) - While his siblings Thomas and Anna were competing this weekend at the Albany Invitational Tournament. Phillip was participating in the Cazadero weekend music camp. During this 2 day camp he spent nearly 5 hours a day participating in choir exercises and activities! According to Phillip, he had to drink a lot of tea to keep
- [EBJI members shine on international level!](https://www.ebji.org/2007/10/ebji-members-shine-on-international-level/) - Hi everyone. Just wanted to let you know that congratulations are in order for the following EBJI members on their stellar performances on the international arena: 2007 US Open Ann Shiraishi - Silver (Women's -48kg category) Sayaka Matsumoto - Bronze (Women's -48kg category) Nate Torra - Bronze (Men's -60kg category) Molly O’Rourke - Bronze (Women's -78kg
- [Sayaka and Ann check in from Sweden](https://www.ebji.org/2007/11/sayaka-and-ann-check-in-from-sweden/) - Asanuma Sensei, Ann, Sayaka, with teammates Marti and Michael at the tournament***Greetings from Sweden! Ann and I have been in the small town of Boras for almost a week now. We arrived last Thursday in the city of Gothenburg and were transported to the Scandic hotel in Boras. Since we arrived, things have been extremely
- [11/17 - Junior Developmental Clinic with Sayaka](https://www.ebji.org/2007/11/1117-junior-developmental-clinic-with-sayaka/) - Daiheigen Junior Developmental Clinic November 17, 2007 - 10:00am - 2:00 pm hosted by Stockton Judo Club Manteca Judo Club at Calvary Chapel Church 2343 Country Club Blvd. Stockton, CA with guest clinician Sayaka Matsumoto Complete information can be found on the table at the dojo or email Stephanie for more information.
- [Sayaka and Ann take GOLD and SILVER in Finland!](https://www.ebji.org/2007/11/sayaka-and-ann-take-gold-and-silver-in-finland/) - Hi again to everyone from Finland. Ann and I arrived here to Helsinki this afternoon (Nov. 9) after a 16 hour ferry ride from Stockholm. Our journey here began yesterday with us taking a 5 hour bus ride from Boras to Stockholm. From there we boarded the Viking cruise ship which left at around 4:45pm
- [EBJI kids all take home medals at the Palo Alto Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2007/11/ebji-kids-all-take-home-medals-at-the-palo-alto-tournament/) - EBJI competitors show off their medalsPhoto courtesy of James Beane Dillon Izzo had the best finish of the day earning a gold medal in his division. He went 3-1 winning two of his matches in golden score. He did really well in working on his taiotoshi and earned his first gold medal in local competition.
- [EBJI at Daiheigen Development Clinic](https://www.ebji.org/2007/11/ebji-at-daiheigen-development-clinic/) - Photo courtesy of James BeaneOn Saturday November 17th, Daiheigen Yudanshakai in collaboration with Manteca Judo Club hosted a Junior Development clinic in Stockton, CA. The camp drew around 25 participants from around the bay area and was led by Sayaka Matsumoto. Those who participated also included East Bay's own Brandon and Dillon Izzo, who are
- [12/12 - EBJI hosts Mr. Bruno Carmeni of the International Blind Sports Assoc.](https://www.ebji.org/2007/12/1212-ebji-hosts-mr-bruno-carmeni-of-the-international-blind-sports-assoc/) - Greeting everybody, I apologize for the late notice, but I've just been told that East Bay Judo Institute will be hosting a class with Mr. Bruno Carmeni. Mr. Carmeni began judo at the age of 15 in Italy. In addition to his 7 Italian National Championship Titles, he represented Italy in the first judo event
- [1/5 - EBJI New Year's Party](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/15-ebji-new-years-party/) - Hello Everyone and Happy New Year This is a friendly reminder that our annual dojo New Year's Party will be held this Saturday at 7pm at Takara Sake, 708 Addison Street in Berkeley, CA. We are asking everyone to bring a main dish as well as either a salad or dessert last names
- [Kokushikan 2008 - Homestay Information](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/kokushikan-2008-homestay-information/) - Dear EBJI Friends and families; This February we will be hosting a team of seven women from Kokushikan University in Tokyo, Japan from February 13 – 21th. This experience has proven to be a very rich experience for all - The team will experience everyday American culture, attend classes on cross-cultural relations, and
- [1/10 - Ann checks in from Tokyo, Japan](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/110-ann-checks-in-from-tokyo-japan/) - (Editor's Note: On Monday, January 8, Sayaka, Ann and Molly left for Tokyo, Japan to spend the next two weeks training at Nihon University. (Nichidai) Nihon University is the home of Sensei Jun Konno - a long-time friend of EBJI, who spent a year here in 2000 studying English. Attached is an update from one of our competitors, Ann
- [1/11 - Practice at the Kodokan](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/111-practice-at-the-kodokan/) - Hello again! It's about 8:14 PM right now and I'm standing on the balcony trying to type REALLY fast before I lose the signal again. We just got back about 40 mintues ago from practice at the Kodokan. We had an adventure trying to get home. Practice was good. There were a lot more girls
- [1/12 - Kodokan Camp day 2](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/112-kodokan-camp-day-2/) - Hello All, Today was a tough day, judo wise. We woke up around 7:00 am this morning and then left for practice at 9:00am. We got to the Kodokan and there were a ton of girls. Practice was in the main hall today because there were so many girls. For the morning session we did 8-4min rounds
- [1/13 - New Year's and Seiji-no-Hi](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/113-new-years-and-seiji-no-hi/) - New Year's celebration with the girl's from Nichidai Hello All, Here's another update on what's going on for the past couple of days. SUNDAY On Sunday, we were scheduled to go back to the Kodokan for day 3 of the camp, but our bodies were too tired to make it to the
- [1/15 - More intense practices](https://www.ebji.org/2008/01/115-more-intense-practices/) - It's about 10:30 pm on January 15, 2008. Here's an update on how today went. We slowly got up this morning. Michael came over in time to accompany us to the grocery store. We bought more vegetables and healthy foods… and LOTS of water. After the grocery store we came back to the apartment and
- [Brandon and Dillon practice in Hong Kong](https://www.ebji.org/2008/02/brandon-and-dillon-practice-in-hong-kong/) - Over the winter break Brandon and Dillon had the wonderful opportunity to visit Hong Kong while on vacation. In addition to spending time with their family, they took some time to practice judo, while in Hong Kong with Sensei Takeo Iwami, founder of Hong Kong Judo Kan in Causway Bay.
- [Ann takes fifth at the Ladies Belgium Open](https://www.ebji.org/2008/02/ann-takes-fifth-at-the-ladies-belgium-open/) - For the full article and pictures from Belgium visit http://www.usjudo.org/2008BelgianLadiesOpenResults.asp Annie Shiraishi (Elk Grove, Calif. / East Bay Judo Institute) went 2-1 in her pool, defeating a British opponent by ippon in the first match of the 48kg division. Shiraishi lost to a Japanese player by a yuko, but came back to throw a German with
- [2/13 - EBJI/SFSU hosts Women's team from Kokushikan University](https://www.ebji.org/2008/02/213-ebjisfsu-hosts-womens-team-from-kokushikan-university/) - From 2/13 - 2/19 A team of 7 women from Kokushikan University will be visiting the San Francisco Bay area and participating in practices at EBJI and SFSU. The full practice schedule can be found here. For more information please email Sayaka Matsumoto or call (510) 237-0607.
- [Ann and Molly win gold at San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2008/02/ann-and-molly-win-gold-at-san-jose-buddhist-sensei-memorial-tournament/) - Kid's class instructors Ann Shiraishi and Molly O'Rourke both won gold medals this past weekend at the San Jose Buddhist Sensei Memorial Tournament . Ann fought in the -52 kg division, a step up from her usual competition weight of -48kg and won all three of her matches to take the gold medal. Molly also
- [Sayaka Matsumoto in SF Chronicle](https://www.ebji.org/2008/05/sayaka-matsumoto-in-sf-chronicle/) - Check out this article on EBJI assistant instructor and 2008 Olympic hopeful Sayaka Matsumoto in the SF Chronicle Sunday Edition. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/05/02/CMS0VFVV3.DTL
- [June 21 - EBJI Yard Sale](https://www.ebji.org/2008/05/june-21-ebji-yard-sale/) - This is a reminder that Our EBJI Yard Sale will be on JUNE 21 from 9-3. Please keep bringing things in for our yard sale! Also, if you have free time, we need volunteers to help sort and price items on Friday June 20. We also need people to help sell items on June 21.
- [Women's -48kg division qualifed for the 2008 Olympic Games!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/05/womens-48kg-division-qualifed-for-the-2008-olympic-games/) - *Editor's note: The Pam Am Championships and Zone Cup were held May 9-11 and were the two last qualifiers for the 2008 Olympic Games. Sayaka Matsumoto represented EBJI and the USA at these events and brought back a medal from the Zone Cup in addition to qualifying a USA competitor to go the Olympics in
- [June 28 - Quarterly Promotional](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/june-28-quarterly-promotional/) - SAVE THE DATE - June 28, 2008 will be our quarterly promotional. Please be on the lookout for more information!
- [Sayaka, Ann and Nate to compete for spots on the 2008 Olympic Team!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/sayaka-ann-and-nate-to-compete-for-spots-on-the-2008-olympic-team/) - The Olympic Trials for Judo and Wrestling will be held this weekend June 13-15 in Las Vegas, NV. EBJI will be sending three Olympic hopefuls to vie for a spot on the 2008 Olympic Team at the Olympic Games which will be held in August in Beijing, China. #3 ranked Nate Torra will be competing
- [Olympic hopeful Ann Shiraishi on KCRA Sacramento news](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/olympic-hopeful-ann-shiraishi-on-kcra-sacramento-news/) - http://www.kcra.com/video/16565718/index.html
- [Sayaka Matsumoto earns a berth on the 2008 Olympic Team!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/sayaka-matsumoto-earns-a-berth-on-the-2008-olympic-team/) - Hi Everyone I would just like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your help these past four years. Its been a long road and without your help and support I wouldn't have been able to achieve any of my goals. Thank you so much for being there to
- [Judo and Wrestling Olympic Trials to be broadcast on Sunday](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/judo-and-wrestling-olympic-trials-to-be-broadcast-on-sunday/) - 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Judo and Wrestling to be Televised on Sunday Judo fans can watch your favorite players fulfill their Olympic dreams on MSNBC on Sunday, June 22 from noon - 2 p.m. EST. courtesy of www.usjudo.org
- [Yard Sale Thank you!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/06/yard-sale-thank-you/) - Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped with this year's yard sale! It was held this past weekend, June 21, from 9-3pm. With your help we were able to raise almost $350, about $80 more than last year! Thanks to everyone who stood in the scorching heat to raise funds for our dojo! Sayaka
- [Please join us for an Olympic Celebration!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/07/please-join-us-for-an-olympic-celebration/) - Please join us in celebrating: Sayaka Matsumoto - 2008 Olympic Team Member Ann Shiraishi - 2008 Olympic Team Alternate and Olympic Hopeful Both EBJI members will be traveling to Beijing in August for the 2008 Olympic Games! Place: The Tasting Room Takara Sake USA 708 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94710 Date: July 19th, 2008 Time:
- [Sumo demonstration at EBJI](https://www.ebji.org/2008/07/sumo-demonstration-at-ebji/) - Dear EBJI Members and Families Please join us for this rare event! Two sumo wrestlers will be demonstrating and teaching various sumo techniques and stretches for us at EBJI on July 24 (Thursday) from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Byambajav "Byamba" Ulambayar was born in Mongolia and was recruited at age 15 by former sumo grand champion Shibatayama to
- [July 3, 2008 - Olympic Hopeful slot](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/july-3-2008-olympic-hopeful-slot/) - Hello All, As you may already know, I'm the Olympic Alternate for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. I fought at the Olympic Trials in Las Vegas and went 3-1. I fought 2 matches to get into the finals against my teammate Sayaka and disappointingly, lost. I then had to fight back to earn
- [Olympic Games Viewing Party](https://www.ebji.org/2008/07/olympic-games-viewing-party/) - The City of El Cerrito in collaboration with the Cerrito Speakeasy Theater will be hosting a: 2008 Olympic Games Community Viewing Party in honor of local Olympian - Sayaka Matsumoto Aug 8, 2008 - Opening Ceremonies - 8pm Aug 9, 2008 - Game Highlights (judo) - 8pm at the IT Club inside the El Cerrito
- [Send Sayaka fanmail via the Hokubei Mainichi](https://www.ebji.org/2008/07/send-sayaka-fanmail-via-the-hokubei-mainichi-2/) - http://www.hokubei.com/en/news/2008/07/Rooting-Our-Olympians
- [Send Sayaka fanmail via the Hokubei Mainichi](https://www.ebji.org/2008/07/send-sayaka-fanmail-via-the-hokubei-mainichi/) - http://www.hokubei.com/en/news/2008/07/Rooting-Our-Olympians
- [August 1, 2008 - I'm in Beijing!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-1-2008-im-in-beijing/) - Hey Guys, I got to Beijing yesterday afternoon. Our flight was only 12 hours, and luckily I got to sit next to Ann so I wasn't by myself. We got to the village around 5pm and got taken to our apartments. Ronda, Val and I are sharing an apartment with 2 divers who are
- [August 3, 2008 - Day 3 here at the Olympics](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-3-2008-day-3-here-at-the-olympics/) - Thank you so much to everyone who has written me such nice emails!! I really like hearing from everyone and seeing how everyone is back home. So I've been here in Beijing at the Olympic Village for 3 days now. It hasn't been that long, but we've already familiarized ourselves with the layout of
- [August 1, 2008 - Leaving for Beijing](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-1-2008-leaving-for-beijing/) - TIME: 2052hrsIt's been a long day! I finally made it to Beijing, China after about what felt like a ba-jillion hour trip. The day started out in San Jose, CA at 0700hrs. The bus left San Jose State University at 0715hrs for the San Francisco International Airport. It took about an hour bus ride due
- [August 3, 2008 - Visiting the Village](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-3-2008-visiting-the-village/) - TIME: 0927hrsYesterday, Sunday August 3rd, started out just like every other day except for the fact that I actually slept until 0730. Once I woke up, I checked my email as usual. After breakfast I finished checking my email before practice. Practice went well... women's team coach Israel Hernandez worked with the girls on some
- [August 2, 2008 - Beijing Normal University](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-2-2008-beijing-normal-university/) - TIME: 2124hrsBreakfastI woke up around 0630 and couldn't get back to sleep. So I watched movies on my laptop for about an hour before deciding to go online. I was on the computer for about 40 minutes before heading down to breakfast with Michael, Marti, Kayla and Garry. Breakfast was delicious... there were omelette's, oatmeal
- [July 30, 2008 - I leave tomorrow](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/july-30-2008-i-leave-tomorrow/) - Hi All I am in San Jose now. I leave tomorrow morning for Beijing. We have a direct flight from SFO to Beijing. It will be a long 14 hours but I'm sure it will fun. We just got out of team processing where we received all our apparel and took team pictures, etc.
- [Updates from Beijing!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/updates-from-beijing/) - Check this page for the most recent updates from our members in Beijing! Both Sayaka and Ann have been sending updates on a regular basis. Read their posts below...Updates from Sayaka:July 30, 2008 - I leave tomorrowAugust 1, 2008 - I'm in Beijing!August 3, 2008 - Day 3 in BeijingAugust 4, 2008 - Day 4
- [August 9, 2008 - I am about to weigh in](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-9-2008-i-am-about-to-weigh-in/) - Hey guys Its 6:20am here at the Olympic Village, the day that I compete. Weigh ins are at 7. I will write more later, but I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has written me emails. I read all of them this morning because I couldn't sleep and
- [August 4, 2008 - Day 4 is just starting](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-4-2008-day-4-is-just-starting/) - So today is day 4 of my stay here at the Olympics, and only 4 more days until I compete and only 3 more days until the opening ceremonies!!! Yesterday and today have been overcast, and Ronda and I are trying to figure out if its clouds or pollution. We smelled something funky in
- [Yoga Class Coming Back!!](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/yoga-class-coming-back-2/) - The Yoga Class will be returning to EBJI starting the Second Week of September!The class will be held on Friday evenings from 5:15pm-6:15pm.Free for EBJI Members, $5 a class for non-members.More information coming soon!!
- [August 7, 2008 - Olympic Facts](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-7-2008-olympic-facts/) - Some interesting tidbits that you may not have known about the Olympic Games!!! There are 596 Athletes on the 2008 US Olympic Team Of these, 310 are men and 286 are women. Consider this in relation to the population of the United States which is 304,800,035 people. There are 30 sports in the Olympic Games
- [August 5, 2008 - Media Day](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-5-2008-media-day/) - TIME: 1910hrs Day 5 down... 11 more to go. Today was quite a relaxing day for us. I woke up early for some reason this morning and couldn't get back to sleep. So I decided to go check my email and update my blog. Garry and Michael eventually migrated out to the lobby and joined
- [August 6, 2008 - 46 hours and 58 minutes...](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-6-2008-46-hours-and-58-minutes/) - ...until the opening ceremonies start! Well, by the time you get this email, it will probably be less than that, but still! I am so irritated right now. Not only did one of the men's gymnastics team members unplug the ethernet cord and I lost my whole email I was writing, Ed Liddie just
- [August 10, 2008 - Competition day 1-2](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-10-2008-competition-day-1-2/) - TIME: 2152hrsIt's been a few days since my last post. Two days of judo have gone by and so far the USA has a record of 4-6. We haven't taken any medals...Yesterday -48kg and -60kg divisions competed and let me tell you... what a sight!! Being able to watch all the preliminaries and finals has
- [August 12, 2008 - Beijing Day 12](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-12-2008-beijing-day-12/) - -63kg and -81kg competed today.Travis Stevens (-81kg) went 2-2 today. He looked pretty good... had a good day. Finals between Japan and France in the -63kg was probably the most awesome match that I've watched in the entire tournament. Japan had the most beautiful throw that I've seen. The tournament is pretty much the same
- [August 11, 2008 - It's just getting started](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-11-2008-its-just-getting-started/) - Well even though I'm done competing, the Games have just begun. Luckily judo gets done in the next few days so that the team can enjoy watching other sports and not just judo. These past few days have been really exciting. Yesterday our teammate Taylor Takata had a great day and ended up going 2-2
- [August 6, 2008 - The Forbidden City](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/170/) - TIME: 0024hrsDay 6 has come to an end.I just got back to my room after playing a little ... lot ... of rock band and checking my emails. I am trying to resist the temptations that the wii is giving me, but it never works. It's constantly saying, "Annie, come play, It'll be a blast
- [August 7, 2008 - I fight Ryoko Tani first round](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-7-2008-i-fight-ryoko-tani-first-round/) - I can't believe it. Before I left to come here, I was intereviewed for this NHK program that aired in Japan about me going to the Olympics, etc. They specifically asked me a lot of questions about Ryoko Tani, arguably the most successful female judoka of all time. I have never worked out with Tani
- [August 8, 2008 - The Great Wall](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-8-2008-the-great-wall/) - Well, I didn't write last night... Sorry. I was WAY too tired. We did another day at the Silk Market and it drained me.Yesterday started out like every other again. Breakfast, practice and lunch. Practice was really easy for me because Sayaka decided not to practice. She was going to go to the gym instead.
- [August 9, 2008 - My Olympic Experience...](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-9-2008-my-olympic-experience/) - ...isn't over yet! I competed today and now it is 10:15pm here in China and I am exhausted. After getting back from the opening ceremonies last night at 11pm or so, I slept a little bit, and weighed in at 7am. After I ate I went back to my room and rested for
- [August 10, 2008 - The Aftermath](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-10-2008-the-aftermath/) - So its 6 am here in China on August 10, the day after I competed. Last night while writing my previous email, I was a bit delirious from lack of sleep, but now I feel much better. Today begins day two of the judo competition. Should be exciting, with the ever competitive 66kg men's
- [August 14, 2008 - Last Day](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-14-2008-last-day/) - The trip is on it's home stretch. Today is our final day in Beijing. Tomorrow we will be on a plane with a destination of San Francisco International Airport. I think the majority of use were relieved. We are all glad to be finally going home. We definitely loved being here and are thankful for
- [August 14, 2008 - The Last Day of Judo...](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-14-2008-the-last-day-of-judo/) - Is today! Today marks the last day of judo competition, with the men and women's heavyweight divisions. I'm sure you all know, but my teammate and roommate Ronda Rousey took bronze in the women's 70kg division 2 days ago! Watching her was really inspiring for me. She fought really really hard and I
- [August 20, 2008 - My last day here..](https://www.ebji.org/2008/09/august-20-2008-my-last-day-here/) - Is today. They say time flies when you're having fun and I guess thats true because I leave to go home tomorrow morning. These past few days have been jammed packed with activities including multiple trips to the silk market where we had to deal with haggling salesladies trying to sell you knockoff goods. That
- [August 4, 2008 - The Silk Market](https://www.ebji.org/2008/08/august-4-2008-the-silk-market/) - TIME: 0743Day 4 down... FINALLY!Yesterday started just like EVERY OTHER DAY! Breakfast, Internet and then Judo practice. Today at judo it was like yesterday. Isreal took the girls and worked out separately from the boys. Which I like... except for the fact that taking falls for the whole practice is a little boring. An NBC
- [Trick or Treat!](https://www.ebji.org/2008/10/trick-or-treat/) - Join East Bay Judo Institute for Trick or Treating, next Friday October 31! We will meet here at the dojo at around 6pm and go around to neighborhood houses for yummy treats. Bring your family and friends to this adult supervised outing! Costumes a must!!
- [Annie to go to Europe](https://www.ebji.org/2008/10/annie-to-go-to-europe/) - Annie Shiraishi will be heading to Europe next Wednesday for the Swedish and Finnish Open. She will be competing back to back weekends in Europe, in hopes of securing her number one spot in the women's 48 kilogram category. The 2008 Olympic Alternate hopes to improve upon her placing from last year, where she took
- [Ann receives sponsorship from Ice Chamber Athletic Performance Training](https://www.ebji.org/2008/10/ann-receives-sponsorship-from-ice-chamber-athletic-performance-training/) - Ann and Ice Chamber Athletic Trainer, Thomas Henry, MS, CSCS East Bay Judo Institute is please to announce that long time sponsor Ice Chamber Athletic Performance Training- located in Albany, CA has graciously agreed to provide elite athlete Ann Shiraishi, 2008 Olympic Alternate with an exclusive sponsorship for her supplemental training needs. Ann will be
- [1/10 - New Years Party](https://www.ebji.org/2009/01/110-new-years-party/) - This is a reminder that our annual NEW YEAR'S PARTY will be held January 10, 2009 at Takara Sake Factory 708 Addison Street Berkeley, CA. The festivities will start from 6:30pm and will be potluck style: Last names A-L please bring a MAIN DISH and a SALAD Last names M-Z please bring a MAIN DISH
- [No Class July 4](https://www.ebji.org/2009/06/no-class-july-4/) - Classes will be canceled July 4 in commemoration of the July Fourth Holiday. Have a safe and happy fourth!! Classes will resume on July 6.
- [No Class July 11](https://www.ebji.org/2009/06/no-class-july-11/) - There will be no classes on July 11. Come support our competitors: Jackson Kim, Dillon Izzo and Brandon Izzo as they compete at the United States Judo Federation's Junior National Championships in San Francisco. More information can be found at www.2009usjfjrnationals.com
- [Ronda Rousey Judo Clinic](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/ronda-rousey-judo-clinic/) - July 13-14 at CCSF Wellness Center!For more information, go to:judoforum.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=8129
- [Dojo Clean up and Painting](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/dojo-clean-up-and-painting/) - We will have a massive dojo cleanup on August 1, 2009 followed by a dojo painting weekend on August 8-9, 2009. Please try to come and support our dojo!
- [Junior National Results Day 1](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/junior-national-results-day-1/) - Jackson Kim, Brandon Izzo and Dillon Izzo fought at the United States Judo Federation's Junior Nationals on June 11 and 12, 2009 at the CCSF Wellness Center in San Francisco, CA. A lot of the EBJI Family was there, including Matsumoto Sensei, Ken Sensei, Yukako Taketani, Nate Torra, Gene Demachi, Ann Shiraishi, Daniel Bayer as
- [Dojo Clean up and Painting- Adult Class Canceled](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/dojo-clean-up-and-painting-adult-class-canceled/) - Our dojo cleanup will take place on August 1 from 10am. The adult class will be canceled on that day.Dojo paining will take place on August 8-9. The Adult class will be canceled on August 8.Please contact Sayaka if you are able to attend the dojo painting day.The kids classes will be held as usual
- [North Bay Development Shiai](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/north-bay-development-shiai/) - Will be held on August 30, 2009 at:Petaluma Community Center320 N McDowell Avenue Petaluma, CAEntry Fee $20 For more information, please email Sayaka at sayakamatsumoto@comcast.net
- [Yoga Class Coming Back!!](https://www.ebji.org/2009/07/yoga-class-coming-back/) - The Yoga Class will be returning to EBJI starting the Second Week of September!The class will be held on Friday evenings from 5:15pm-6:15pm.Free for EBJI Members, $5 a class for non-members.More information coming soon!!
- [Daniel Bayer Goodbye Party](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/daniel-bayer-goodbye-party/) - Help us send of Daniel Bayer to college August 29, 2009 at 2pm Cerrito Vista Park in El Cerrito. Daniel has been an integral part of our dojo for many years and teaches the children's class. This will be a potluck style event, so please bring a dish with you! BBQ items are okay as
- [Annie Takes Silver at Golden State Open](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/annie-takes-silver-at-golden-state-open/) - August 22, 2009 Pomona, California Ann Shiraishi competed at the Golden State Open at the Sheraton Fairplex located in Pomona, California. This Senior E-Level Event attracted competitors from around the state and was Ann's first tournament back since her gold medal performance at the Finnish Open last November. The former Senior National Champion and 2008
- [Online Registration for EBJI Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/online-registration-for-ebji-tournament/) - Don't forget that you can register for our September 13, 2009 EBJI Tournament on our website! Pre-registration is at a discounted rate of $20 and is available until September 8, 2009.
- [No Kid's Class- Labor Day](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/no-kids-class-labor-day/) - The Kid's Class will be canceled on September 7, 2009 for Labor Day.
- [EBJI Shines at North Bay Developmental Tournament](https://www.ebji.org/2009/08/ebji-shines-at-north-bay-developmental-tournament/) - August 30, 2009Petaluma Community Center Petaluma, CA6 competitors competed at the North Bay Developmental Tournament today, held at the Petaluma Community Center in Petaluma. The dojo won 6 medals: 1 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze.John Bennett led the EBJI crew by winning both him matches by ippon, taking home the gold medal in the
- [Shiraishi to Defend US Open Title this Weekend!](https://www.ebji.org/2009/09/shiraishi-to-defend-us-open-title-this-weekend/) - Ann Shiraishi of San Francisco, CA will defend her 2008 US Open Title this weekend in San Jose. Shiraishi, who was the Olympic Alternate and National Champion in 2008, will compete in the 48 kilogram division on Saturday, September 26. Competition will begin at 9am at the San Jose McEnry Convention Center. Over 250 competitors
- [East Bay Invitational a Success!](https://www.ebji.org/2009/09/east-bay-invitational-a-success/) - Thank you to everyone who made this year's East Bay Invitational Judo Tournament a success! We had over 240 competitors from around the state and west coast. Thank you to all our referees and volunteers who helped make this event possible. We couldn't have done it without your help!Many of our EBJI members competed at
- [No Class Friday 9/25 and Saturday 9/26!](https://www.ebji.org/2009/09/no-class-friday-925-and-saturday-926/) - This is a reminder that there is NO CLASS next Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26. The US Open, the biggest international tournament in our country will be held in San Jose during that time. Help come support Ann Shiraishi, who will be defending her US Open Title in the 48 kilogram category!!
- [Annie wins silver at US Open](https://www.ebji.org/2009/09/annie-wins-silver-at-us-open/) - September 26, 2009- San Jose, CA Annie Shiraishi went 2-1 today to take silver in the women's 48 kilogram category. Annie, who was the 2008 Olympic Alternate and 2008 National Champion in the 52 kilogram category, won this division last year. In the first round, she faced a youngster from the United States, throwing her
- [Bridge to Bridge Run](https://www.ebji.org/2009/10/bridge-to-bridge-run/) - East Bay Judo Institute Members Ann Shiraishi, Molly O'Rourke, Sayaka Matsumoto, Nate Torra as well as Ann's brother, Jeff ran in the Bridge to Bridge Run on October 4, 2009 in San Francisco. The 7k run benefited the Special Olympics of Northern California. The group finished the race in under 40 minutes. Full race results
- [Shiraishi wins 2009 Rendez Vous Canada](https://www.ebji.org/2009/10/shiraishi-wins-2009-rendez-vous-canada/) - Ann Shiraishi went 4-0 to capture the gold medal at the 2009 Rendez Vous Tournament held in Montreal, Canada on October 17. En Route to her gold medal, Shiraishi defeated 4 opponents all by ippon (full point). The Rendez Vous Tournament attracted over 150 competitors from around the world. Shiraishi competed against girls from the
- [Local Tournament Updates- Albany and Palo Alto](https://www.ebji.org/2009/11/local-tournament-updates-albany-and-palo-alto/) - EBJI students competed at the Albany YMCA Tournament on October 18 and at the Palo Alto Invitational November 8. Dillion Izzo led the way for EBJI at the Albany Tournament, winning all his matches to claim the Gold Medal in his division. Antoine Pages also competed at the Albany Tournament, as did Thomas Boser and
- [Sayaka to host Judo Clinic](https://www.ebji.org/2009/11/sayaka-to-host-judo-clinic/) - Sayaka Matsumoto will host a women's judo seminar on November 29. Please see below for more information!
- [](https://www.ebji.org/1996/06/566/) - Editor's Note: The United States International Invitational Judo Tournament is the premier international Judo event held every year in the United States. Sponsored by the United States Judo, Inc. (USJI), the National Governing Body of Judo in the U.S., the tournament attracts hundreds of top competitors from around the world every year at the

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