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Monday 4:30pm - 8pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 8pm Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 5:10pm - 8pm Saturday 8:15am - 2:30pm

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 express 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!

09/21/2026

Congratulations, Juliessa! What an amazing achievement on the mat! 💪🔥

09/19/2026

September is Promotion Month

September is promotion month and all students will be individually tested over the course of the month. The belt promotion ceremony will be on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:45 pm. Come and watch! 🥋🎇

09/18/2026

San Jose Open

September 19-20 is the San Jose Open and at least 13 Hanabi competitors will join 1000 others from across California in this national point tournament. 🥋🎇

09/17/2026

Hanabi Kids in College

As the school year gets back into gear we have several Hanabi kids who are now college students for the first time. LaJohnica, who was a 2026 Hanabi Team member and Sempai, is attending Cal State Monterey Bay. She is trying surfing, soccer, water-polo, piano and making lots of friends including several from Japan. In fact she is studying Japanese and hopes to study abroad there! 🎇🥋

09/16/2026

September Promotions! 🎉 Congratulations to all our judoka on earning their new ranks. Keep working hard and keep improving! 💪🥋

09/15/2026

East Bay Judo Tournament!

Proud of our young judoka for stepping onto the mat and giving it their all! Proud of our Hanabi Judo kids! 🎇🥋

09/14/2026

Our young judoka showing off their awesome artwork and having fun at Hanabi Judo. 🥰✨

09/12/2026

September is Promotion Month

September is promotion month and all students will be individually tested over the course of the month. Students generally need 5 shimas (stripes) before they receive a higher belt but sensei can decide to expedite promotions. The belt promotion ceremony will be on Wednesday, September 26, at 6:45 pm. Come and watch!

09/11/2026

🎉🥋 Make their special day extra memorable! 🎂✨

Celebrate birthdays with fun, games, judo, and unforgettable moments at Hanabi Judo! 🥳
Let’s make their big day one to remember! 🎈

🥋 Judo • 🎉 Fun • 🎂 Birthday Memories

Address

Albany, CA
94706

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 8pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	5:10pm - 8pm
Saturday	8:15am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+15105308312

Website

http://www.hanabijudo.com/

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