From NY to CA by bicycle
Update Peter Kabai (19) and Janos Kabai (16) made a 4000 mile (6400km) cross-US bicycle trip. They rode unsupported, sleeping in a tent and fixing any bicycle problems using spare parts carried along the trip. They also rode in the hottest Summer weather ever recorded...
Documentary about The Blind Judo Foundation
A couple of months ago we were contacted by Participant Media Productions who wanted to produce a Documentary about the work and mission of the Blind Judo Foundation. They hired Bandito Brothers who recently released Act of Valor to do the filming. The Trailer for the...
Letter from Robert Fukuda
Here is a letter from Robert about his trip to the London Olympics where he officiated. Here are the pictures.
USJF Kata Conference – 2012
Hello Everyone, Here are 239 photos that I took Saturday morning, August 4, of the USJF Kata Conference. Some pictures may seem like they are duplications, but they are not. There is a setting on my camera where I can capture several pictures within one second. Look...
Why A Senior USJF Program?
In another 20 years what will the current generation of upcoming JF judo leaders be speaking of when they refer to the "Good Old Days?" It may go something like this, " Back in the day I had a really tough match at the 2012 Junior Nationals. Conversations like this...
Athlete Scholar of the Year
The Athlete Scholar of the Year Mr Jeff Takeda awarded this prize to Elaine Tandjung from Vallejo Judo Club from Hokka Yudanshakai. She is the 1st place winner of $1000.
USJF Special Awards at the 2012 Junior Nationals
The Jeremy Glick Award Pictured with the Glick Trophy are USJF President Kevin Asano and the recipient, Mr. Richard Muller. The Glick award ceremony for Mr. Richard Muller was a touching moment for those who could reflect on the 9/11 disaster. As a retired military...
Marti Malloy wins Olympic bronze medal
You can find some good pictures and stories of this amazing moment at: San Jose Mercury News NBCOlympics USA Today
Marti Malloy Night at San Jose Buddhist Judo Club
This past Monday July 2nd, USA Judo Team member to the 2012 London Olympics, Marti Malloy, visited our weekly practice at the San Jose Buddhist Judo Club. With her final training preparations these next few weeks, she took time from her demanding schedule for a “Photo...
The 2012 Junior Nationals awards
USJF Special Awards The day 1 awards were presented by USJF President Kevin Asano. The day 2 awards were presented by USJF Vice President Vaughn Imada. Day OneLast Name, First NameName of Dojo/Club Male OutstandingSalangdron, RodanKapolei Judo (HI) Fighting...