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	Mickey Matsumoto, 6th Dan, Head Sensei Low Dong, 6th Dan, Assistant Head Sensei Hal Sharp, 9th Dan, Tosh Seino, 7th Dan, Technical Advisors Hayward Nishioka, 8th Dan, Distinguished Guest Technical Advisor Location: Japanese Cultural Institute (JCI) 1964 W. 162nd Street Gardena, California 90247-3640 Messages: 310-324-6611 Hours: 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Yonen (ages 7-12) Novice Yonen* (ages 7-12) 7:45 to 9:10 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Shonen (ages 13+),Seinen (ages 16+) Novice Shonen/Seinen * Children's novice classes are formed in January & June; To find out more, click here. Download our information pamphlet.	2011 Christmas Party-Dec 3rd
	What's New? The Gardena Judo Club wishes to extend its sincere condolences to the family of Sensei Ramon Rivera who recently passed away. Rivera Sensei was an alumni of the club. Nage No Kata handout for GJC members here (contact us if you need the password) Thank you to all for a successful Xmas party! Congratulations: Sensei Hal Sharp promoted to 9th Dan! Head Sensei Mickey Matsumoto wins 5th consecutive gold medal at 2011 World Police and Fire Games NYC Press release here CJI, San Francisco, CA: Eric Nishioka, 1st place, and batsugun promotion to shodan US Open, Miami Florida: Kim Balogh, 7th place US Open Masters, Miami: Low Dong, 1st place World Cup, Miami Florida: Low Dong, technical official Sean Mizokami - 3rd place CJI CA State - May 2011 Tom Nakamura - USA Judo Nationally Certified referee Brianna Matsuura - USA Judo Certified regional referee Ann Sasaki - 2nd place - 2011 Speed Harada tournament Daniel Wada - 2nd place - 2011 Empire tournament Low Dong Sensei - 1st place - 2011 USA Judo Senior Nationals - Masters Division Low Dong Sensei - 2010 USA Judo Outstanding Master Athlete M8, 66kg category. Low Dong Sensei - Invited to referee at IJF Grandmasters World Judo Championships - Frankfurt , Germany June 14-18, 2011 Thank you to all that worked on the Wada Sensei Garden replanting and rededication on 5/7/2011. Photos to come soon! For upcoming tournaments and events, please check the Nanka Website link: http://www.nankajudo.com/Index2.html JapanEarthquake/Tsunami Relief. JCI accepting donations to be forwarded to Japan Consulate Promotion Curriculum White belt to Green belt guide Blue belt to Purple belt guide Sensei Memorial Tournament Results Thanks to everyone that helped make the tournament a success! See photos & read the report from Sharp Sensei's & Dong Sensei's May 2010 trip to the Kodokan! Check out this article about the GJC published in the July 1976 Black Belt Magazine on pages 40-45: "This Judo Club Is A Family Affair"	1934-2008 A tribute to Isao Wada Sensei, 8th Dan

	Remember to complete & turn in a tournament record form in order to get credit for competing. If the judoka places in a tournament, also bring-in your medal/trophy to the next practice (be sure to put your name on it). New and prospective students: Please email: newmember@gardenajudo.org with: complete name, birthdate, parents names (if under 18), contact email address, contact telphone number, address, and prior judo experience (if any) Questions or need more info? email: info@gardenajudo.org

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