Hanabi Judo

Hanabi Judo A part of the Berkeley and Albany community for 60 years, Hanabi Judo offers classes for all. Our goal is to become a healthy and fun part of your life.

Judo, meaning “The Gentle Way,” is a very effective means of self-defense while being a safe, non-violent way of controlling an opponent. Judo emphasizes throwing techniques and ground-work but also features chokes and arm-locks. Judo is an Olympic event and the world’s second most popular sport (behind soccer). Hanabi means "Fireworks" in Japanese and its energy, brightness and excitement truly e

xpress the spirit of our judo. For almost half a century we have been a part of the Albany and Berkeley community developing not just champions but good people of strength and character. We have produced over a hundred state, national, and international champions, but most of our members don’t actually compete but simply enjoy working out and learning in our friendly atmosphere. From beginning classes to family judo, women’s judo to kata, we have classes of various levels for children and adults alike. You can join us at any time. Regular promotional exams will have you going from white belt to yellow and, hopefully, all the way to black. Friends and family are always welcome to watch. We also offer Judo & Japanese Culture Summer Camp, which is an adventure in physical and cultural education for children from 5 to 14. Please see our website for more information!

Our campers enjoy watching an Episode of Pokemon at PokeCamp! 🥋🎇
06/12/2026

Our campers enjoy watching an Episode of Pokemon at PokeCamp! 🥋🎇

06/10/2026

Hanabi’s Monthly In-Class Tournament and Pot-luck on May 30. So much fun! 🥋🎇

PokeCamp has started in Albany! We have started out learing to draw our Pokemon.🥋🎇
06/09/2026

PokeCamp has started in Albany! We have started out learing to draw our Pokemon.🥋🎇

Parents’ and Kid’s Night Out! Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be Saturday, June 6  From 6 PM to 9:30 PM. We will be wat...
06/06/2026

Parents’ and Kid’s Night Out!

Our monthly Kids’ Night Out will be Saturday, June 6 From 6 PM to 9:30 PM. We will be watching Totoro eating pizza, playing games, and having fun! Cost: $40 with $5 for pizza (optional).

Register Here:
http://hanabijudo.com/

Summer PokeCampOn June 8, we begin 11 weeks of PokeCamp in Albany, Alameda and Piedmont starting.  Each week features Po...
06/05/2026

Summer PokeCamp

On June 8, we begin 11 weeks of PokeCamp in Albany, Alameda and Piedmont starting. Each week features Pokemon related activities: all participants actually receive Pokemon cards every day! And we do judo! It is a fun adventure filled camp with games and art and your favorite sempai will be leading! For more information click on the button below. Scholarships available!

Register Here:
http://hanabijudo.com/summer-camp-2026/

Dan Augustine coached the Hanabi competitors at the Golden State Open with a bit of intensity. 🥋🎇
06/04/2026

Dan Augustine coached the Hanabi competitors at the Golden State Open with a bit of intensity. 🥋🎇

Even at they prepare for competition, Juliessa, Bitore and Kai enjoy putting on silly faces 🥋🎇
06/03/2026

Even at they prepare for competition, Juliessa, Bitore and Kai enjoy putting on silly faces 🥋🎇

06/03/2026

Charlee performed the Nage No Kata as part of her shodan shodan belt promotion ceremony. We are very proud of her achievement.

The “Big Hanabi Family” at the 2026 Golden State Open in LA. 🥋🎇
06/01/2026

The “Big Hanabi Family” at the 2026 Golden State Open in LA. 🥋🎇

Address

Albany, CA
94706

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:15pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 5:10pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 12:15pm

Telephone

+15105308312

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