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Monday 4:30pm - 8pm Tuesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm - 8pm Thursday 4:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 5:10pm - 8pm Saturday 8:15am - 2:30pm

Hanabi Judo

A part of the Berkeley and Albany community for 60 years, Hanabi Judo offers classes for all. Our goal is to become a healthy and fun part of your life.

Judo, meaning “The Gentle Way,” is a very effective means of self-defense while being a safe, non-violent way of controlling an opponent. Judo emphasizes throwing techniques and ground-work but also features chokes and arm-locks. Judo is an Olympic event and the world’s second most popular sport (behind soccer). Hanabi means "Fireworks" in Japanese and its energy, brightness and excitement truly e

xpress the spirit of our judo. For almost half a century we have been a part of the Albany and Berkeley community developing not just champions but good people of strength and character. We have produced over a hundred state, national, and international champions, but most of our members don’t actually compete but simply enjoy working out and learning in our friendly atmosphere. From beginning classes to family judo, women’s judo to kata, we have classes of various levels for children and adults alike. You can join us at any time. Regular promotional exams will have you going from white belt to yellow and, hopefully, all the way to black. Friends and family are always welcome to watch. We also offer Judo & Japanese Culture Summer Camp, which is an adventure in physical and cultural education for children from 5 to 14. Please see our website for more information!

08/21/2026

Our Hanabi Judo kids gathered together to learn, listen, and support one another. Every class is a chance to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, and friendships! 💙🥋

08/20/2026

August In-Class Shiai

This past Saturday was the July in-class shiai (tournament.) Our little ones did sumo but the “Honto” (real) team judo was thrilling as our teams all ended up tied and only after checking individual scores did we reach a final winner. Best Technique went to Genevieve and Khaknazar; Spirit Awards: 9 year old Hiroshi, who fought valiantly against 12 year old Kai, and Keiden who did great with twin brother, Taiyo.

08/19/2026

Our After Care kids learning, listening, and growing together with Dan Sensei! 🥋✨

08/18/2026

Learning from the best! 🥋 Dan Sensei and Sana Sensei sharing their Judo knowledge and demonstrating a technique. 🥋🎇

08/17/2026

Congratulations to everyone who participated in our August In-Class Shiai! 🎉🥋🎇

08/15/2026

A little Pokémon excitement at Hanabi! 🥋🎇 Who knows what’s inside?

08/14/2026

August In-Class Shiai

On August 15 we will be hosting our monthly in-class “Shiai” or tournament. Our little Chibi and Hajime students will be competing in Sumo at 9:55 while our bigger, Honto students, will be taking part in a real judo team tournament at 11:00. Please come and enjoy the competition and the energy! 🥋🎇

08/13/2026

Our little campers proudly showing off their Pokémon Camp shirts and their creative artwork! 🥋🎇

08/12/2026

Judo kids showing their creative side! It’s not just about judo we learn, create, and have fun together! 🥋🎇

08/11/2026

Pizza, friends, and fun! Our Hanabi kids had a great time at Parents’ Night Out! 🥋🎇

Address

Albany, CA
94706

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 8pm
Tuesday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	4:30pm - 8pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	5:10pm - 8pm
Saturday	8:15am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+15105308312

Website

http://www.hanabijudo.com/

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