Saturday, December 24, 2016

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Isaac's First Gold Medal at a Judo Tournament!

It has been almost 2 years since Isaac started learning Judo at a local Judo club, Oakland Judo.  He has tried out many tournaments, but had never stood on middle of a podium until this tournament. A year ago, Isaac had the first win in a white belt (beginner) division at the same tournament, and now he has the first gold medal (1st place) in a higher, 7/8 yrs yellow belt, division.  He has been working hard with Sensei, teammates, and Daddy consistently and finally climbed up to middle of the podium!  He will be 9 years old for the next tournament, that mean that he has to be in a 9/10 yrs division.  Keep it up Isaac, we are so proud of you.  Great job!
 










Sunday, September 18, 2016

Isaac's Judo Tournament in East Bay

Isaac and his teammates from Oakland Judo participated in the East Bay Invitational Judo Tournament.  Isaac had been always a solo participant from the club, but finally got his teammates, Silas, David, Hannah, Ula, and David.  Isaac did not reach the podium; however, he had decent matches with one excellent win.






Thursday, July 21, 2016

Time for Trip to Japan!

We stayed in Japan for 5 weeks this summer and had many exciting events.  Isaac enrolled in Tsukushino Elementary School as a 3rd grader and Luke enrolled in Tsukuchino Tenshi Preschool.  Isaac was comfortable going to the school because this was his 3ed years and he already had friends.  On the other hand, Luke hardly ever knew Japanese, but completed the semester without major troubles.  Mommy, MH, had health issues and had a couple of trips to local doctor.  Isaac and Luke enrolled in a local Judo Dojo, Machida Judo Club, and participated in their training 2 to 3 times a week.





We met Isaac's Classmate, who is also flying out from SFO to her Mom's home country, Laos. 

We are in Tokyo, Haneda Airport.  Luke is leading the way. 
First meal in Japan, Udon, Shumai, and Onigiri. 
Japanese bathroom in Haneda Airport. 



First drill at Machida Judo Club. 




Famous Sushi boar house, Kula. 



Luke in the Preschool uniform.  He kept refused putting a hat on, until....

First Judo practice for Luke!  He had a sparing partner, Tatsuki-kun. 


Isaac's favorite restaurant, GASTO!
With cousins, Kaeda on left and Sara on right at Grandparents' house
Luke in the local park
Isaac's 1st Judo Tournament in Japan.  He is Isaa's sparing partner, Rinto Kato who is also a 3rd grader. 

Food court at Eaon.  Luke likes Moss Burger, Isaac lives Takoyaki. 

Hanabi by Jiji & Baba's house. 
At Tsukishino Field Athletics, with Isaac's classmates.  Rentaro, Miku, and Asahi.