Sensei Hamabe has been appointed as the current Malaysian Judo Team coach. His coaching stints took him to Malaysia in the 70’s and Phillipines, Vietnam before finally coming to back to Malaysian shores namely Penang. Judokas certainly look forward towards learning Judo under sensei as sensei is known to be able to bring out the best from people. Coincidently under sensei tutulage back in the 70’s, it brought back gold medals in the then SEAP Games (SEA Games).

Sensei would be conducting classes at Budo Academy to train new comers and also the Malaysian team. For class schedules, please go to http://www.budoacademy.net/?page_id=15