Seattle Times: Local Judo Jr. Boy Wins Gold At US Open

Written By Courtney Anaya

July 28-29, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Young judo players from fourteen countries participated in the USA Judo Jr. U.S. Open Judo Championships in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Among them was Isaac Harai, 7, of Ippon Judo Dojo in Lakewood, WA. Isaac’s last match, against the fighter from Barbados, was his closest, but he managed to protect his lead, winning the gold medal.

Several of Isaac’s teammates also medaled. Mychayla Villani (9) and Anthony Haskins (18) took silver, and Christian Villani (10) took bronze.

Other medalists from the Northwest include Eric Soler (12) of Emerald City Judo in Redmond and Austin Hronek (14) of Obukan Dojo in Portland, who both placed third.

Courtney Anaya
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