Description
Best of Both Worlds VIP Invitation Only Event
Special Training Session
Transitions for Elite Judo Competition
Norwalk Judo Dojo will be hosting one of the most recognized IJF Master Coaches on the IJF World Judo Tour. He will be joined by SJSU Judo Coach Toni Lettner for this event.
This coach is a former world class athlete. As a head coach, he has guided his team to Olympic medals, including gold, in multiple countries.
This two hour session will focus on developing transitions for elite competition. There will be a Q&A at the end of the training session that athletes, parents and coaches of the athletes may participate in.
This is a free event. Only past participants in Best of Both World Events may register. Any other registrations will not be approved. Only athletes from Best of Both Worlds events may come to the VIP session with their parents and coaches. No other persons including coaches who did not have athletes attend Best of Both World events will be approved to attend as participant or spectator.
Athletes must be currently registered with USA Judo.
The SJSU Judo program has international relations across the globe. This event experience is an example for the Best of Both Worlds athletes of the opportunities to learn world class judo that is available to them at SJSU.
Date: Tuesday, August 26th
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
The Norwalk Judo dojo mat will be open from 6:30pm so athletes can warm up on their own.
Location: Norwalk Judo Dojo 14615 Gridley Road, Norwalk, CA 90650
Contact: Sensei Jim Uyekawa ooehkahwah@yahoo.com
Cost: Free
Eligibility: Previous Best of Both Worlds participation and athletes MUST be registered with USA Judo at the time of the event. No other memberships can be accepted. Please make sure your membership will be current at the time of the event.
Participants will also be required to sign the waiver and release form for Norwalk Judo Dojo.
Registration is open through August 25th, 2025. Space is limited.
ATTENTION ALL ATHLETES AND PARENTS
Do not register for the event if there is any chance you will not attend. This is a very special opportunity. Registering and not attending prevents a deserving athlete from participating. Any athlete who registers and does not attend will be denied access to all upcoming VIP events that we host in the lead up to the 2028 Olympics.
