2013 USJA-USJF Junior National Results
Gary Goltz wrote: Over 500 competitors participated this past weekend at the 4th Annual USJA / USJF Junior Nationals in Greater Pittsburgh, PA. It was hosted by Eugene Kim of Kim’s Martial Arts who graciously provided this Complete List of Results. NAGE NO KATA YOUTH...
Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai
Dear Judo Friends, It grieves me to report the passing yesterday of our long-time Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai (the last of the founders of the Chicago Yudanshai), reported to me by his wife Peggy. Sensei is also survived by his daughters Diane (Mike) Furuta,...
Dage Travel Grant Announcement and Forms
Please note that applications for the Dave Travel Grant will close on 6 July 2013 and decisions should be made during the weekend of Junior Nationals Please click on this link for the Travel Grant Announcement and Forms Further information can be found on the Dage...
SJSU Honors Judo Legend Yoshihiro Uchida
Yoshihiro Uchida – local boy, World War II veteran, alumnus, part-time instructor and the driving force behind judo's rise to an Olympic sport – was honored for an astounding 65 years of service to the university. This is a record not just for San Jose...
William “Bill” John Castro, President of Southern Pacific Judo Yudanshaki
William "Bill" John Castro, Sr., 87, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2nd. Bill was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 26, 1926 to Frank and Elizabeth Castro and was raised in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood where he attended Likelike Grammar School, Kalihi Kai...
The Order of the Rising Sun conferred upon Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama
Japan Imperial Decoration The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette has been conferred upon Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama, President of Japan America Society of Southern Colorado Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama The Consulate-General of Japan in Denver is pleased to...
Judo in the Navy
Hello Everyone, If you visit the story entitled, Sharpening the Warrior Spirit, you will see how two people use judo to better themselves and the Navy. The first part of the story is about Robert Turnquest, as an IT instructor with his status as a competitor on the...
Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful shown in Moscow
We have amazing news hot off the press! We are so happy to announce that Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful has received the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the 2013 International Festival of Sports Movies in Moscow, Russia. The award winning documentary...
Sensei Victor Elon Anderson
Sensei Victor Anderson, Godan, of Sacramento Judo Club died unexpectedly March 31, 2013. He was a life-long member of the US Judo community. He has been a member and contributing senior instructor of Sacramento Judo Club, a member of the Sacramento Judo Club Board of...
To remember Fukuda Sensei, “Mrs Judo”
We interred Sensei's ashes this morning. A very nice gathering/service. And the film festival hosted a special free community screening of the film this afternoon. Please go to www.today.com to see a very nice short slide show of celebrating Sensei. Sent by Yuriko