2008 USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award
The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the "USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award". First prize is $1000, second prize $750, and third prize $500. The money will be paid directly to the College or University...
‘Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ‘ (The Japan Times)
Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He is better known for political maneuvers, but soon anyone with a DVD player will be able to check out Russian President Vladimir Putin's moves in another area of expertise: judo . . . Click the link...
‘The Art of Discipline’ (Profile of Ms. Lillian Tom – Hudson Yudanshakai)
The link below provides a profile of Ms Lillian Tom, from Kokushi Budo Institute of N.Y., Inc. Judo club, in the Hudson Yudanshakai as written in the January issue of the ASRT Scanner, a magazine for radiologic science professionals. She is the Hudson...
Passing of Mr. Masao Yamashita
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Mr. Masao Yamashita of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away today. Yamashita Sensei turned 92 last Saturday.At this time there is no information regarding services for Yamashita Sensei. As we receive it, we will post information...
Passing of Mrs. Laureen Anderson (John)
On Wednesday January 2, 2008, John Anderson's wife, Laureen, passed away after a long illness. There will be a visitation for Laureen Anderson Friday, January 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc., 8728...
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO “HOW TO DO IT” IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO "HOW TO DO IT" IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Judo will never grow into a national sport in this country if we keep our sport a secret from the communities in which we live. When you have a tournament prepare a press release and give it on the...
Long Time Nanka Member John Ogden Passed Away
John Ogden, head instructor of Ogden Judo School, long time Nanka and USJF member, and a judo leader in Southern California passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007. Services will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 South Central Avenue (in Little...
2007 USJF Junior National Judo Championships Results (update)
CORRECTION -- 7/24/07.... DIVISION: Boys Juvenile A 40kg1. Ryan ODA, Mililani, Hawaii, Shobukan Judo Club 2. Jacob HURT, Chicago, IL, Yorkville Judo Club 3. Jose Fernando PANTOJA, Mexico City, Mexico, MEX,07-15-2007For immediate release: SPORTSThe following are the...
2007 USJF Jr/ Yth Nationals – Special Awards and Team Results
Day One: July 14, 2007 Outstanding CompetitorMale Kyle TaketaFemale Lydia AuFighting SpritMale Andrew PorrasFemale Alison BeckhamSportsmanshipMale ...
USJF Life and President\’s Club Life Memberships Program Benefits
Why should I join? Your Life Membership and President’s Club Life Membership fees go into the USJF Endowment Trust. The Endowment is now over $600,000. The proceeds of the trust are directly channeled into USJF development programs. This helps USJF continue to...