Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful – Keiko Fukuda
97 year-old living legend, Keiko Fukuda (Kodokan 9th dan) lives her life by these words, her motto. These words are also the title of the documentary film about her inspirational life. We have finished filming and now the challenge is to raise the finishing funds, as...
Thank you letters from Sanix trip
My time at Sanix was one of the best I have ever had. Everything from the people to the environment were incredible. Every second, every minute I was there I had the time of my life. Even though the training was intense it was definitely worth it because you learn a...
Konan/USJF team at 2010 Sanix Tournament for Overseas Teams
A Konan/United States Judo Federation team attended the 4th Training Camp associated with the 2010 Sanix Tournament for Overseas Teams from Thursday, December 23 – Friday, December 24 (for 2 days) in Munkata, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan.
George Harris
George Harris, a member of the inaugural 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, spent time with many of us in San Dimas, California last month at the Winter Nationals. It was a shock to hear that George had an aggressive form of cancer and that he was hospitalized and had been...
George C Balch Scholarship year end report
Here is an opportunity for judo players who are graduating from High School to apply for college scholarship assistance. Since its existence the George Balch Scholarship program has helped a number of young people with college expenses. Applicants must be planning on...
USJF/USJA Jr. Nationals Patch
ORDER YOUR COLLECTOR’S PATCH WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! Contact the USJA office by calling toll free (877-411-3409) to order. Price marked down from $5.00 per patch to $3.00. Hurry, supplies won’t last!!!
ESIX Fast Facts Report
For the attention of all senseis Attached is an ESIX Fast Facts article regarding the recent medical report indicating a link between concussions and Lou Gehrig's disease, and the need for concussion management by sports organizations. Please take a few minutes to...
Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste
Bernard Edwin Baptiste September 8, 1920 — September 1, 2010 I regret to inform you that Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste, Sichidan, passed away, at his home in Pacific Grove on Wednesday evening, September 1, just before 7:00pm. He would have been 90 on September 8....
Report of Korea Busan City Sports Festival
Report of 2010 USJF High School Team Tournament Busan, Korea From Steve Gibson. I have been in Judo for the past 30 years and am currently a Sandan at San-Shi Judo Club in Vista CA. My son is Tommy Gibson, and has been on the mat with me since he was very young. This...
“Judo somewhere between a tango and football”
A news story about Judo "The Gentle Way" features Stan Sochanek at the Grand Rapids Judo Club.