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...
Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful
Dear U.S. Judo Federation, Thank you so much for your continued generous production support. Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful had its world premiere in March, to a packed house at the Castro Theater, for the San Francisco International Asian American Film...
Blind Judo on CNN
A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy Cahill. Her film was the Editor’s Pick at CNN’s iReport. Take a look. Our...
The passing of Ralph Reyes
I am saddened to report the passing of Ralph Reyes, national referee and long time friend to many in all segments of the judo community. Ralph produced many national champions at the Jamie Towers Judo Club where he was the head instructor, traveled with them around...