Last Updated:
November 21st, 2003
to the
Western Washington University
Judo Club
Philosophy
The judo club stresses a positive learning environment that is
open to both females and males. Our primary goal is safety and the
workouts are centered around an encouraging spirit of judo that
encompasses camaraderie, etiquette, and sportsmanship.
- Head Sensei
- Mark Glaser, Yodan.
- Assistant Sensei's
- Joel Carlson, Yodan
- Ralph Bajema, Shodan
- Chris Melton, Sandan
- Mike Sullivan, Shodan
Practice Schedule
Practices
Practice starts at 6:00 and runs till 9:00. Please come early to get
suited up and ready to practice.
Team Members
Cost and Membership
Club History
For More Information
The judo club workout schedule is Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9
p.m. at the WWU Aerobics Center.
Practices are held fall, winter, and spring quarters.
Judoka may choose to compete at tournaments held Saturdays from
September to May.
Practices are geared for tournament competition. Athletes who do
not wish to compete are welcome to join in or watch any part of practice.
Kata (formal technical demonstration) is encouraged for anyone interested
in learning forms.
Usual practice format includes 40 minutes stretching and
practicing break falls, 30 minutes of uchikomi, 20 minutes of newaza (mat
work) techniques and newaza randori, and techniques, and 30 minutes of
tachiwaza (standing) randori.
The club is open to WWU students, faculty, staff and community members.
Beginners are welcome anytime. Our club is composed of a diverse group with
players from 12 to 65 years young. We often are joined by many judoka's
from around the world.
Western Judo Club is a member of the United States Judo Federation
(USJF).
Membership in the club is $50 which pays for a years USJF card.
This card provides athletes with a secondary insurance plan, and allows
competition in tournaments.
Judo gis (uniforms) must be purchased for
approximately $30-$40 depending on size. Sweats are fine for the first
few practices.
The club was originally started about 1980. Early on the club was run
by Joel Carlson. When Sensei Carlson moved on from
Western Washington University in
1982 or 1983 the club was left without a regular sensei and kind of
drifted with no real direction until 1987. In 1987 Sensei Glaser
started to attend WWU and immediatly re-registered the club as an Associated Students club.
From that point he worked on setting up consistant class times and a consistant place to
work out. In 1989 the club applied for and was accepted into the WWU Sport Club Council.
As a member of the Sport Club Council the club recieves funding from the school and a
higher priority in reserving campus facilities. Since the Judo club became a member of
the Sport Club Council it has been a respected member of the council and has even had
club representaives elected to Council office.
Call WWU's Office of Campus Recreation at (360)650-3766 or fax
them at (360)650-7394. You may also call Sensei Glaser at (360)758-7802, or
you can mail us at mgwwu@yahoo.com