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...
The 5th IJF World Judo Research Symposium
This information was provided by Dr. David Matsumoto from the International Judo Federation. Originals and forms are available at the end of this message. The 2007 World Judo Research Symposium will be held separately from the IJF World Judo Conference, and will...
Mr. Tom Akiyama Passed Away February 19th
********************************************Mr. Tom Akiyama passed away this morning. Mr. Akiyama was a past president of Nanka Yudanshakai and was an ardent supporter of judo.More information will be posted as it is...
Presidents of 3 US Judo organizations meet in Dallas
On Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Dallas, Texas, a meeting was conducted involving representatives from USA Judo, United States Judo Association, and United States Judo Federation.The meeting was initiated by the three organizations to discuss the future strategic...