by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Hall of Fame
Frances Glaze © 2024, Frances Glaze, all rights reserved Judo Biography Frances Glaze’s journey in the world of Judo is a testament to resilience, dedication, and unwavering passion for the sport. Her odyssey began amidst the halls of the YMCA while she pursued her...
by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Hall of Fame
Michael Tad Nalls © 2024, Roy Nanjo, all rights reserved Judo Biography USJF Rokudan, IJF- B level referee, International Coach, Sensei at Georgetown/Washington Judo Club (WJC) at Georgetown University Past competitor in Collegiate and Masters (now Veterans)...
by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
© 2024, USJF, all rights reserved Frank N. Morales Jr. Judo Biography Sometimes in life it is easy to overlook the influence and consistency of some people, maybe it is because of their ubiquity or their quiet, humble and behind the scenes presence....
by Stilman Davis | May 22, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
© 2024 Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Karen Whilden Judo Biography Karen started judo in college in 1970 and has continued practicing judo ever since. Upon returning home from college, she found a wealth of judo in Los Angeles (Nanka) which meant that judo did...
by Stilman Davis | May 22, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
Fran Vall © 2024 photo courtesy of Chuck Medani Judo Biography Fran Vall is one of those small, quiet people who are easily missed in a dojo, but she has created an outsized and outstanding impact as a kata competitor, instructor, technical official,...
