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Welcome to the San Francisco JUDO Institute WEB SITE. The San Francisco Judo Institute maintains the SFJI Web Site regularly to keep the members of dojo and the public informed of events, schedules, practice and technique information, health guidance, tournament results, promotions and general news. The SFJI Web Site accepts contribution of articles, photos and any newsworthy information from our members, families and friends.

San  Francisco Judo Institute News  is dedicated to our founder, Sensei Mitsuho “Mits” Kimura, 9th dan. Sensei Kimura was one of the most influential Judoka in the history of American judo. He dedicated his life to the teaching of Kodokan judo with the aim building his students character as well as strong bodies. His motto “The ultimate aim of practicing judo is the making of good people. ” hangs on our dojo wall.

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SFJI Open Mat Invitation

SFJI is conducting an “Open Mat Invitation Night” every last Friday of each month (or as posted in our home page). We will be inviting members of other dojos in the Bay Area to join us for a free invitational evening. This will enable SFJI members to have a greater variety of experience by practicing with different partners and sharing new techniques. There will be NO mat fees for our guests. Our first open practice evening took place on February 29, 2008 from 7pm – 9pm. Join us in our next event to meet and share techniques with fellow Judokas. We hope to see you in our dojo. Pictures of our Open Mat Sessions can be found in our photo gallery.

Resent news & posts

Open Mat at SFJI Saturday January 21 – From 11h30 am until 1 pm

To all judoka (12 years and up) : You are cordially invited for a 1.5 hours of randori at SFJI located 2530 Taraval Street – cross street 35th Av.

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Hisanori Katabe From Kansai University is visiting SFJI

On August 17, we had the pleasure to welcome Hisanori Katabe – one of the 4 coaches at Kansai University located in Osaka. This university has a team of 40 judoka and is among the top ones among the private universities. Hisanori Katabe had the pleasure to demonstrate and teach SFJI judoka his two favorite techniques Tai Otoshi and Uchimata. While showing those two basic throws, Hisanori emphasized a lot on kuzushi while performing the technique. SFJI judoka fully appreciated his beautiful technique and his passion for the sport of judo. Pictures

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We are the 7th Largest Dojo in the USA

The USJF executive committee & the board of directors recognized San Francisco Judo Institute as 7th largest dojo in the USA with 148 members for 2010. Click here to view the full size  SFJI Certificate 7th Largest Dojo in the USA

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North Bay Shiai and Referee Clinic

Hello everyone, just a reminder that we are having our 3rd annual North Bay Shiai and Referee Clinic coming up on August 20 & 21st. If you have individuals who need certification becoming a Referee, the class is on Sat. with the practical exam on Sunday.  The tournament is intended for more novice competitors, Kyu ranks only, so hopefully you will send your students to this tournament. Sensei Henry Kaku, DeLeon Judo Club PDF File: northbay_shiai_082011_final_v3 PDF File: referee_clinic_082011_finalv3

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2011 USA JUDO Junior Olympic National Championship

Great news from the 2011 USA Judo Junior Olympics. One of our students, Allie Hyatt, took 2nd place and won a silver medal. Excellent performance, congratulation Allie! Franke Hyatt, got 5th place, a great achievement as well. Well done!  ;-)

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