Judo Camp at Tokai University Tsumagoi
August 10–12, 2026 I joined a two-night, three-day judo camp at Tokai University’s Tsumagoi Plateau Training Centre. Spending several days training together made the camp feel like a…
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Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course
August 6–8, 2026 I joined the Kodokan Youth Judo Summer Course. Over several days, I trained, listened closely and learned together with other young judoka. It was a…
Third Place at the Ward Judo Tournament
June 7, 2026 I competed in a ward judo tournament, placed third and received an award. I was excited to be recognised after trying my best in the…
Three Wins at the Ward Judo Tournament
May 31, 2026 I took part in a ward judo tournament and won three matches. Each match needed focus, quick thinking and the courage to keep trying. I…
Visiting Practice at a Suginami Judo Dojo
May 30, 2026 I went to Suginami Ward for visiting judo practice at another dojo. Training in a new place was exciting, and I met judoka who practise…
Ward Judo Tournament
May 10, 2026 I competed in a ward judo tournament. Before each match, I tried to breathe, focus and remember the things I had practised. It was a…
Fighting Spirit Award at the Ward Judo Tournament
March 22, 2026 I competed in a ward judo tournament and received a Fighting Spirit Award. It was exciting to step onto the mat, try my best and…
Earning My Yellow Belt in Judo
March 20, 2026 I took a judo promotion test and earned my yellow belt. I had been practising throws, movements and dojo manners, so I was excited to…
Kagami Biraki and Judo Practice
January 10 I joined the ward’s Kagami Biraki gathering and spent the day practising judo. It was a special way to begin the year: the dojo was full…