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.
Mr Teruyoshi Yamaguchi on Tokai Judo Mission (Email to 50th State YDK Members)
Sharing an email from Mr Teruyoshi Yamaguchi to Ms Natalie Roy Dear Members of the 50th State, Since we have worked together on many occasions, I hope you will understand that the "Tokai Judo mission" is not making champions only, but we are making world peace through...
Letter of thanks
Dear Committee Members, As we all know, many times we will question why we embark in the journey to become a referee. But when someone takes the time to recognize your efforts it seems to make the challenges of that journey appear trivial. It is with great pleasure,...
10th Annual USJF National Kata Clinic
24–26 September 2010, Boise, ID The forms for this event are available now – Waiver and Registration I urge everyone to begin setting their hotel reservations at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Boise. They have a series of blocked suites with the promotion code found...