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Sawtelle Judo visiting L.A. Budo Again 2/25/2012

shinbushi — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:53:46 +0000

Next Saturday we are having a big Judo day again!!

Leadership judo training wiht Osugi Sensei and cross dojo randori (Sparring) Session with L.A. Budo and Sawtelle Judo

From 10-11:15 AM Osugi Sensei, my Judo coach will be visiting to teach our Leadership team.

This will help all students improve their throwing abilities which will intern help with belt promotion.

From 12:30 to 2:30 PM We will be having a cross dojo randori (Sparring) Session with L.A. Budo and Sawtelle Judo. Both schools learned a lot last and this time should be no exception. You get to train and spar with with Judo Brown and Black Belts. This will surely take your throwing game to another level.

Last time’s Video

L.A. Budo in Manhattan Beach wins at Grappling Tournament

shinbushi — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:23:32 +0000

Today three of L.A. Budo’s students and one Instructor entered the Hayastan Grappling Challenge in North Hollywood: Madelyn, Henry, Amin and Sensei Moore. This was each of their first time competing.

Everyone was very excited as well as nervous. Everyone registered and weighted in without a hitch. The Grappling Tournament started a 11 Am and the Very First bout was Henry. Henry lost his first match but won his next matches and ended up bringing home the GOLD!! Amin was up next and he fought, enduring a Rear Naked choke for as long as he could, and came home with a Bronze. Madelyn was up next and her first opponent was a big girl compared to Madelyn, but she faced her without fear. Unlike another boy in the division who refused to grapple Madelyn’s opponent. I am also proud of how she fought, and she also came home with a Bronze Medal. W3e4 had to wait a LONG time For Jason (Sensei Moore)’s fight. He fought hard and his first opponent remarked that he Jason was really fast and explosive and his opponent could not stay on his feet. Jason’s Second Match he also got the takedown but could not secure a win. Since Friday was his birthday, I had hoped he would get a golden present today. Definitely next time! Everyone did extremely well and I know they ALL learned a lot.

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Muay Thai Sparring Tip #1

shinbushi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:36:34 +0000

Use combos that are 3-5 strikes long, this will overwhelm you opponents’ defenses

Register For a Free Women’s Only Book Camp Class

shinbushi — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:47:50 +0000

We have just finished all the interviews!!

I am so excited!! Once again this program is like nothing you or the Manhattan Beach Fitness Community has seen!!

Now we need you help in choosing a Women’s ONLY Bootcamp instructor

Click on this link to register for the free class.

Select Women’s Only Bootcamp
Select the instructor, and it will give you the time and day

If you cannot make any of the times please set me know and I will see what I can do.

See you in Class

-Master Dow

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Sawtelle Judo visiting L.A. Budo January 28th 2012

shinbushi — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:08:49 +0000

Next Saturday we are having a big Judo day!!

Leadership judo training wiht Osugi Sensei and cross dojo randori (Sparring) Session with L.A. Budo and Sawtelle Judo

From 10-11:30 AM Osugi Sensei, my Judo coach will be visiting to teach our Leadership team.

This will help all students improve their throwing abilities which will intern help with belt promotion.

Here is video from last time

From 12:30 to 2PM We will be having a cross dojo randori (Sparring) Session with L.A. Budo and Sawtelle Judo. Both schools learned a lot last and this time should be no exception. You get to train and spar with with Judo Brown and Black Belts. This will surely take your throwing game to another level.

Last time’s Video

Open on MLK Day

shinbushi — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:02:40 +0000

Dear all students and Parents,

We WILL be open on 1/16/2012 for Regular Classes.

-Master Dow

Day 2 at Lloyd Irvin MMA Event

shinbushi — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:37:59 +0000

Auld Lang Syne the New Years Song

shinbushi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:28:06 +0000

The song we sing every New Years Eve called Auld Lang Syne is considered the most recognized song no one knows.

Auld Lang Syne is a Scottish poem written by Robert Burns in 1788 and was later set to a folk wedding song to become the New Years Eve Song we sing today. It is well known in many countries, especially in the English-speaking world but it was not until big band leader leader, Guy Lombardo, performed the tune for a radio broadcast in 1929 to celebrate the start of the New Year at the stroke of midnight, that it became the US tradition it is today.

Auld Lang Syne lyrics:

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And never brought to mind?

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

And auld lang syne!

Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear,

For auld lang syne.

We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet,

For auld lang syne.

Dojo Renovations Stage one

shinbushi — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:35:40 +0000

Today starts our Annual dojo Renovations. Whew I just Finished for Today. I started at 8AM today and worked on Stripping the Floor to clean all the way down to the tile. Last night with the Help of the Muay Thai Class we moved almost everything off the floor including the mats.

Hopefully next week we will be able to frame the mats. It is safer, more aesthetically pleasing ang NO DUST BUNNIES under the mats!!! Tomorrow I will seal the floor.

and if possible put on and buff the finish.

Holiday Party and Awards

shinbushi — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 03:38:39 +0000

I just wanted to thank all the students that showed up with their Yummy food. I especailly want to Thank Jai for showing up as the lone adult ONLY student.

Here are the L.A. Budo 2012 Annual Awards

These awards except for Best Training Partner were voted on by YOUR instructors. Best Training Partner was voted on by the student body at the party.

Best Kicker Intro: Kenny Thomas
Best Kicker Leadership : Max Marolla
Best Puncher Intro: Franco DeLeon
Best Puncher Leadership : Dunham Steward
Best Grappler Puncher Intro: Tanner Steward
Best Grappler Leadership : Henry Driscoll
Best Martial Arts Attitude: Kiana Mosley
Martial Arts Fitness Intro: Trent Turner
Martial Arts Fitness Leadership: Amin Akleh
Most Improved Martial Artist: Jack Sept (tie)
Most Improved Martial Artist: Nicole Javellana (tie)
Most Improved Fitness Basic: Enzo Aponte
Most Improved Fitness Leadership: Christi Lester
Outstanding Leadership: Chloe Cruz
Martial Arts Rising Star: Shane Sheth
Martial Arts Spirit: Tommy Howard
Swat Excellence: Amin Akleh
Buddy of the Year: Bradlee Mosley
Competitor of the Year: Madelyn Lathbury
Training Partner of the Year Basic: Brendan
Training Partner of the Year Leadership: Amin Akleh

And…. NOW for

The Highest Award that L.A. Budo Bestows. This honor goes to the student that has shown the highest level of dedication to L.A. Budo, he has shown black belt excellence in all aspects. He has brought honor to his family and his dojo. The Golden Dragon Award goes to Seamus O’Neill

Congratulations EVERYONE!!

If you did not pick up your award you can next year at your first class