Boulder Judo Training Center

Grand Re-Opening
The Boulder Judo Training Center had its Grand Re-Opening on Saturday, August 18 and was excited to celebrate its success. Food, fun, and entertainment was had by all who attended.
	Our staff would like to thank all who were able to make it for our event. We would like to especially express our gratitude towards those who participated in the demonstrations or brought a friend to learn about our dojo and program. Throughout the day there were student demonstrations, including an adult demonstration, a black belt demonstration, and multiple door prizes were given away to the crowd. Robin Young of “City Street Bagels” catered the event with a variety of dishes from sandwiches to pot-stickers, all of which were delicious.
Although the entire day was filled with food, drinks, demonstrations, and door prizes, one of the most exciting moments of the day was when a Japanese style drum called a Taiko was bought out onto the mat. Many of those who were able to attend our Grand-Re Opening, did so with a general understanding of judo. However, almost the entire crowd was naive to the great wonder and song that accompanies the Taiko. Boulder Judo was lucky enough to have two musicians able to perform for the crowd on the large up-right drum.
	Our first performer of the day was a friend of Sensei Noriko Narazaki named Kenichi Nishiyama. Not only is he superior at the instrument, but also a maker of Taiko drums , to include the one that was showcased in the demonstration.
Terry Fairbanks, our second demonstrator of the evening, is a member of our very own dojo and currently participates in our adult basic class. His performance of two drum selections was a true treat for the Boulder Judo community.
	The Taiko drum was originally used for war purposes. It could be heard from great distances in battle and was also used as a scare tactic towards the opposing side. Today the drum can be seen in ensembles and provides musical enjoyment for its listeners. You may have remembered its use in the 1998 Olympics in Nagano, Japan. The Boulder Judo Training Center was proud to have its presence at its Grand Re-Opening.

Grand Re-Opening