Hiro Fujimoto, Konan Pioneer, Passing Away at 88
To all Judokas, Hiro Fujimoto, 88 years old, a pioneer of Konan Yudanshakai and a past president of the USJF, passed away peacefully in Naples Florida, early morning 4/8/2010. His family was at his side. Sensei Fujimoto was a co-founder of the Detroit Judo Club and...
Memorial for Rusty Kanokogi
There will be a memorial for Ms. Rusty Kanokogi on Saturday, January 23, 2009. The memorial will be from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. It wil be held at at the Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Road (Route 110), Melville, NY 11747. This is the Starrett Cup Headquarters hotel,...
Open letter from a USJF Athlete/Scholar Award Recipient
Open letter from a USJF Athlete/Scholar Award Recipient Dear constituents of United States Judo Federation, As one of the first three recipients of the USJF Athlete/Scholar Award it is a great honor for me to be asked to give a brief update of my life. I have been a...
Eldred Wins Balch Scholarship and First A-Level Medal in Samoa
Balch Scholarship news A Note from Michael Eldred Currently I am ranked number one in the USA and trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London. This requires me to travel for training and competitions. With all of the travel I am doing, I am not able to attend...
Passing of Roy Murakami
It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Roy Murakami passed away on December 20, 2009. Murakami Sensei was the Head Instructor of San Fernando Judo Club. A service for Murakami Sensei will be held on: December 29, 2009 @ 2:00...
Passing of Rena (Rusty) Kanokogi – UPDATED 11/23/09
Hello Everyone, It is with very heavy hearts and tremendous sadness that we inform everyone that Rusty Kanokogi passed away this morning, Saturday, November 21, 2009. We will distribute news and announcements as we receive it. Thank you....
Passing of Toshiaki Inouye
Toshiaki Inouye peacefully passed away on September 29, 2009. Inouye Sensei was born on March 9, 1925, in Hilo, Hawaii. His lifelong pursuit of Judo began at the age of 9 in 1934. He received the rank of Shodan on November 10, 1941 at the age 16. On April 5,...
2009 Athlete Scholar of the Year awarded at USJF Nationals (update)
Congratulations to all those who were eligible and took the time to apply for the Athlete Scholar of the Year award and scholarships. This competition continues to grow and develop as our USJF members recognize the value and importance of education. With...
Ronda Rousey Clinic after USJF Junior Nationals!
After the USJF Junior National Judo Championships What's the best way to unwind after a hectic national event? – Attending the two day Ronda Rousey Judo clinic in the beautiful dojo at City College of San Francisco Judo Club. Earlier in the afternoon we started...
Celebration of Life for Dr. Sachio Ashida
Brockport: Sachio Ashida, Ph.D. Dr. Sachio Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009. A celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Ashida will be hosted by his daughters, Margaret Ashida and Janet Ashida Johnson on Sunday, August 2, 2009 from...