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Developing people of strength and character since 1965.

A part of the Albany community for over 50 years, Hanabi Judo offers classes for people ages three to seventy-three—and beyond.

Our goal is to become a healthy and fun part of your life. 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. We have classes of various levels for children and adults and we especially welcome women (who, not relying on strength, learn technique very quickly.)

Our head instructor, 6th degree black belt Dan Augustine, won the U.S. Senior National Championship in 1984 and was the alternate to the 1988 Olympics. He won the U.S. Master’s Championship in 1993 and 1994. He holds a master’s degree in education and has taught in New York, Tokyo, and Berkeley. He speaks both Japanese and Spanish.

Our founder, Mel Augustine—many-time national champion, U.S. coach, Olympic official, and 7th-degree black belt—began The club in 1965. We have one of the largest groups of Black-Belt Senseis in the country including Brazilian and Mongolian champions and a 2009 World Master’s champion.

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.