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Obukan Dojo Search and 2012

Dojo Search As you may or may not have heard, we are looking for a new dojo.  There are a number of reasons for this: Increased practice space Able to use our Judo mats which are in storage (much better to fall on) Ability to offer more practice time Ability to offer more different classes… Continue reading Obukan Dojo Search and 2012

Obukan Judo On KGW8 News At Sunrise

This morning Obukan had an exciting live on air demo with KGW News Channel 8’s Drew Carney. It was a great turn out from members and families (especially at 4:30 AM). Thanks to KGW, Drew, cameraman Steve and Charlie Cross from the Peninsula Community center.

Obukan Demo at Festival Japan

Obukan will be having 2 demonstrations at the Festival of Japan this year. The first will be at 2:45pm on Saturday the 24th. The Second will be on Sunday the 25th at 11:30am. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Please be at Uwajimaya at least 20 minutes before the demo. Thanks. Directions

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More old school Japanese martial arts

Here is a youtube link to a Japanese TV program focusing on koryu, or old school Japanese martial arts.  It is all in Japanese but pretty cool to watch.  You can see a bit more about the roots of Judo and how some people continue to practice these arts and keep the traditions alive. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz9RdQpDrBg&feature=feedf

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