61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Championship
Sangha Hall, Hilo Hongwanji Mission
HIo, Hawaii
October 7, 2023
On October 7, 2023, the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo club participated in the 61st Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Championships held at the Hilo Hongwanji Mission in Hilo, Hawaii. The tournament had been postponed for three years due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Twenty-four judokas from the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo Club participated in the tournament and represented the club well. All in all it was a fun weekend with fellowship and seeing acquaintances again
Tournaments & Championships
In our dynamic judo journey, we actively participate in two or three tournaments annually, with a consistent highlight being the Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation (HHJF) Championships. As proud members of this organization, we never miss this yearly event, typically held in October. Each island, with the exception of Kauai, takes turns hosting the HHJF, and we're excited to announce that the upcoming event will be hosted by the Makawao Hongwanji Judo Club on Maui. While the HHJF adds structure to our competition calendar, the other tournaments we enter are usually decided on a random basis, adding an element of spontaneity to our judo pursuits. For those interested in joining our classes and tournaments, be sure to check out the "Organization & Project Sign-up Info" for more details on how to get involved