Here are some pics of IC folks from this weekend’s USJF Junior Nationals, held at CCSF.

The IC was well represented with Sensei Ken Kokka, Brandon, Dillon, Michael Eldred (2009 World Team Member), and Annie Shiraishi (2008 Olympic alternate) in attendance.

Brandon setting up for a throw.

Dillon working a turnover.

Brandon getting coaching advice from 2008 Olympian Sayaka Matsumoto.

“Both Brandon and Dillon fought really well, against bigger and more experienced opponents. They were unable to place in the top three this year, but they showed big improvements overall in their second tournament at the national level.

Our regional association, Daiheigen Yudanshakai, did manage to win first place in the boys team competition, and second in the girls team competition.

Thanks again to the Ice Chamber for its generous support of EBJI and Daiheigen Yudanshakai athletes.”

Best,
Ken

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