Iwayama Dojo

09/05/2026

08/28/2026

Tonight we had our second round of testing! Congratulations to David Antillon on his promotion to Orange belt,
Sam Letner, Kane Remmick and to Ethan Wing all promoted to Yellow belt!
Well done gentlemen!

08/27/2026

Judo is not just a collection of throws and pins; it is the modern vessel for the ancient code of Bushido. When Jigoro Kano refined the brutal arts of the Samurai into Judo, he didn’t just want to create athletes; he wanted to forge citizens of character. The “Gentle Way” is a path of discipline, respect, and an unbreakable spirit that mirrors the life of the ancient warriors.

Every bow, every fall, and every moment of silence before a match is a tribute to a legacy of honor that spans centuries. To be a Judoka is to carry the soul of the Samurai into the modern world. It is about the internal battle as much as the external one. It teaches us that true victory is not over an opponent, but over our own weaknesses and fears. We don’t just practice an art; we live a code.

08/26/2026

Great Tuesday Night Judo class!
If you would like to try Judo please go to Riganbjjnoco.com and sign up for a free trial week of classes!

08/22/2026

Congratulations to Junior Ochoa on his promotion to Yellow Belt, Max Coy on his promotion to Orange Belt, Ethan Sinclaire on his promotion to Brown Belt and Jonny Simcoe on his promotion to black Belt! This was also a special day for myself as I was promoted to my Third Degree Black Belt!
Thank you to Becker Sensei for your guidance and to all the Judoka who came to support as Uke to those that were testing! I also wanted to thank Erik Easter for his help being my Uke for Katame no kata!

07/22/2026

Wonderful work on our Judo curriculum tonight! If you are interested in Judo please go to Riganbjjnoco.com to sign up for a free trial week of classes!

07/08/2026

Great night of Judo training our belt curriculum!
If you would like to try Judo please go to riganbjjnoco.com and sign up for a free trial week of classes!
See you on the mats!