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...
On the death of Phil Porter
from mararts.org My experience of Phil I first met Phil in 1960 at the AAU National Judo Championships in Tampa Florida. Back then he was still competing. Back then there was only ippon, wazari, or a decision. Oh, and there were only four weight divisions to be...
Hip Shaking Fundraiser a Heart Pumping Success at Migoto Judo Chula Vista
Zumbathon Fundraiser to benefit local community at Migoto Judo Chula Vista was a HIT! Migoto Judo Dojo, a not-for-profit Dojo dedicated to teaching local youngsters not just Judo, but respect, discipline and physical fitness, held a Zumba-Thon on Saturday July 16th....
Keiko Fukuda – judo master
At 98, she is still teaching the Japanese martial art three times a week at a women's dojo in Noe Valley, giving pointers from a fold-out chair, wearing her ki - and the red belt that signals her superior rank. "The kind of judo I teach is an old one, it comes from...
The passing of Mr. Robert S. Kimura
It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Mr. Robert S. Kimura (Chief Instructor, Kaimuki Judo Club) passed away on July 26, 2011. He spent 80 years of his life practicing and promoting Judo in Hawaii. His mastery in the art of Judo gained through great personal...
2011 Junior Nationals Kata Results
Category Division Gender Rank Tori Uke #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Nage No Kata Youth Female/Male 2nd Jenna Enoka Braxton Chong 184 193.5 182 198.5 212.5 970.5 Youth Female/Male Taryn Ichmura Troy Enoka 153 189 177 200 181.5 900.5 Youth Male 1st Cody Kagawa Kevin Miyamasu...
2011 Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grantsawarded to Ms Melinda Buehman, Mr. Neil Simon and Mr. Ralph Palmer
The USJF Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grant Committee is very proud in selecting Ms Melinda Buehman, Mr. Neil Simon and Mr. Ralph Palmer as recipients of this grant. They join the prestigious company of the previous recipients of this award. Link to award notice.
The 2011 Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award
This year's recipient of the Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award is Mr Yoshisada Yonezuka of Cranford Judo & Karate Center in Cranford, New Jersey.Link to letter to Sensei Yonezuka From an early age, Sensei Yonezuka showed the guts, grit, and grim determination...