2020 San Jose Buddhist Judo Tournament

It is the first Judo Tournament for Isaac since he recovered from the thumb fracture and he is excited to be back to the tournament.  Luke also competed in the tournament in this age/rank/weight group.
Isaac was in the Green/Orange Belt Division/11-12 year-olds Group.  Luke was in the Yellow Belt Division/7-8 year-olds Group.  Isaac and Luke ended up in the 3rd place.

Movies:
- Luke -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYWno0hek44
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip8MiqmLGtc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNiY8gsywsk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25yGeZYpckc
- Isaac -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N8OeQf-ODE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rMS7a0JSUU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE0z95Rv2dA

Isaac's 12th Birth Day

Isaac became  a 12 year-old big boy.  He wanted to have a birthday party with a baseball theme with sleepover.  We rented a local batting cages and invited his buddies, including non-baseball players!  They had a lots of fun. 

2019-2020 Ski Season

Three ski trips have been made this season with abundant snow in the mountains.  Luke and Isaac have made progress great deal, although Luke skill needs supervision.

Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTdkH6rWBqg

2019 Christmas Break

Isaac and Luke received many presents from many people for this Christmas and their cousins and aunt visited them from Japan during this break. 

2019 City College San Francisco Judo Tournament

Just like last weekend, Isaac watched his brother fighting on the mat from the second seat.  Luke did well unlike the last week and ended up at the sharing 1st place with another completer with the record of 3 wins and 1 loss. 

Movies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9gT_kBScQo&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xF6a8X1KcQ&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-MjlCSHwy0&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8dmHHzM6-Q&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTbKeVuL75g&feature=youtu.be

2019 Palo Alto Judo Invitational

Although Isaac was not allowed to do Judo Tournament due to his L thumb injury, Luke decided to go for it.  Luke has shown shown some improvement in his aggression, even though he lost all the matches he had.

Movies:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R54ds2e3SBs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_rfANdSyM0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6phcr8PnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R54ds2e3SBs

Isaac with Broken Thumb

Isaac was warming up as a goalie before the soccer game on Saturday of November 2nd, 2019.  When practicing on diving in each side, his left thumb was caught on the ground, which caused clean fracture in proximal end of 1st metacarpal in L hand (Bottom of the thumb).   A cast was placed on his L hand and his activities were limited after this accident.  No Judo tournaments, No intensive soccer practice/games, No batting, and No catching a ball with his L hand for next 6 weeks. Isaac was really bummed about it, but still played baseball as a pitcher with his R hand for throwing and catching!

 Movie:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlEvqNQnHW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c8CGF0RSw0