2011 Sanix – a report on my experiences
When I was told that I was chosen to represent the United States at the 2011 Sanix Judo Tournament, in Fukuoka, Japan, I was in complete shock. At first, I didn't believe that I was selected. Once I realized my sensei, Eiko Shepherd, wasn't joking I started thinking...
The history of Judo in Panamerican countries
Prof. Luis Guardia has published a book titled: "Origen del Judo Panamericano [The Origin of Judo in Pananamerica]" with plenty of photographs about the history of Judo in Panamerican countries and Cuba dating back 50 or 60 years, including a table with all...
2011 Sanix Junior High School World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan
first row: Nicholas Joseph, Andrew Buckley, SKye BRuce, Gabriela Gomez, back row: Eiko Shepherd, Cooper Sciascia, Solomon Jackson, Koga, Raya OsbornThe 2011 Sanix Junior High School World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan was an unforgettable experience. Seven students,...
Rap the bullies with ‘Sir K’
Royal Oak, Michigan, December 6, 2011 It's a brand new anti-bully mantra, Nobody Likes a Bully by Ypsilanti native known as "Sir K." It’s a catchy contemporary hip-hop theme with 100 percent positive lyrics leaving listeners humming the Nobody Likes a Bully chorus for...
Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka now published in English
Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka's book originally in Japanese has now been published in English. It is available now at Cranford Judo Karate Center107 South Avenue W.,Cranford, NJ 07016 You can order itby phone: (908) 276-3544or The price is $21 plus $4.41 for shipping book...
Thank you letter
To the United States Judo Federation I would like to thank you for your continued show of support by helping to fund myself and others on the US Kata Team that traveled to Frankfurt, Germany for the 2011 Kata and Grand Masters World Championship this past June. I have...
All Women’s Judo Championship and the 16th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Capital of the World Tournaments
Click for more information 7th All Women's Judo Championship and the 16th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Capital of the World Tournaments, Sept 24th and 25th, 2011. See also www.chutobujudo.com and www.ohiojudo.org.
A note from Marc Uemura, Athlete Scholar of the Year, 1998
Since receiving the Athlete Scholar of the Year Award in 1998, I have continued my quest to become a medical doctor. Although this goal was first borne through the many trips I took with my mom to the local hospital where she worked as a physical therapist, it was...
In Kano’s day Judo helped rebuild Japan – just like today
An article from Yoshiki Yamada Staff Writer points out that the Japanese Olympic committee and the Japan Sports Association marked their 100th anniversary. He points out that Judo has had a very important role in the last year. Jigoro Kano (Asahi Shimbun file photo)...
Ippon 4 Nippon Throw-A-Thon benefits recovery efforts in Northeastern Japan
I would like to forward the attached files which are letters of donations and thanks to everyone who participated and donated to the Ippon 4 Nippon Throw-A-Thon benefit which we just completed. In the spirit of "Jita Kyoei," the donations, which were forwarded...