by Stilman Davis | Apr 15, 2020 | Obituary
It is with great sadness that I make this announcement. On April 9, 2020 Kodokan master instructor, Sensei Murata, 8th Dan, passed away from complications with his heart. He was living in Japan. Many of us in the United States were fortunate to receive his very...
by Stilman Davis | Mar 12, 2020 | Obituary
Here is a link to an obituary for Haruo Makimoto first published in The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 11, 2020. See his entry in the USJF Judo Hall of Fame
by Stilman Davis | Oct 1, 2019 | Obituary
image of Jack HAtton from the USAJudo site An item from the USA JUDO COACH of September 28, 2019 We’ve lost someone. I started to say we’ve lost an athlete, because he was, and a very good one at that. But the reality is, we’ve lost a human. A young man in his prime...
by Stilman Davis | Jul 14, 2019 | Obituary
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Gerald Wee, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 3, 1951. He graduated from Cass Tech High School and went on the Wayne State University....
by Stilman Davis | Mar 17, 2019 | Obituary
Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club and member of Hokka Yudanshakai passed away on March 12, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by a daughter. The funeral services will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road,...
by Stilman Davis | Dec 7, 2018 | Obituary
Nobuo Hayashi founder of Shinnanbu Yudanshakai and President for over 45 years. Born 4/11/1933 in Japan moved to US in early 1960s. Retired professor from Tulane University. He is survived by wife Janice and three children: Mark, Amy and Keiku…and grandchildren....
