Passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido
With great sorrow, I advise you of the passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido (Hachidan-Shunyo Kan Judo Club), 103, of Honolulu, on 14 July 2005. Born in Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He is survived by sons, Raymond, Calvin, Dr. Ralph, Daniel and Steven; daughters, Elaine, Laura...
Death of Henry Okamura
Dear Judoka Everywhere, It is a sad task indeed to have to relay that Sensei Henry K. Okamura passed away yesterday evening at 9:25. He was experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the day and was taken to the hospital. His passing brought an end to his valiant...
Kata Committee Meeting Minutes
Kata Development Committee Minutes 18 April 2005 Coral Room E, Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach, VA Meeting called to order The meeting was called to order by Eiko Shepherd at 8:00 PM 18 April 2005 Members in Attendance: John Anderson, Frances Glaze, Jan Graden, Mike...
Guidelines for Developing Kata in your area
USJF Kata Development Committee Yudanshakai Development Guidelines RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUILDING KATA IN THE YUDANSHAKAI Introduce kata to beginning players. Let them observe kata being performed and require that they go through the motions of set one of Nage no Kata....
Minutes of April 2005 Development Committee Meeting
USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Thursday, 21 April 2005 Virginia Beach, VA Call to Order The meeting was called to order by David Matsumoto at 12:30 pm. In attendance were the following members: Matsumoto, Vaughn Imada, Karen Mackey, Ann Marie...
Minutes from April Junior Youth Development Meeting
Minutes JYDS April 18, 2005 2pm - 3:30 PM Virginia Beach, VA Attendance: Members: Dean Markovics, Bryan Matsuoka, Chris Mitsuoka (Chair) Observers: Todd Jones(CSCVB), Felix Lanier(CJBBA), Greg Goebel(Shufu), Helen McProuty(Shufu), Jeff Takeda(Chuka), Robert...
Minutes from April Teachers Institute Meeting
MINUTES USJF National Teachers' Institute Sub-Committee Meeting April 18, 2005 Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, Coral E. 1 pm -2 pm AGENDA ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS. None ATTENDANCE: Members: Dean Markovics, Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, John Anderson, Bryan Matsuoka...
Passing of Ed Alseika
It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ed Alseika. Ed was 73 years old and at his bedside was his wife, Shoko. Ed was raised in an Orphan Home in Massachusetts. He joined the US Navy at the age of 17. During his twenty years of service to the Nation, he...
A simple How-To for 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 same...
Passing of George Uchida Sensei
It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Mr. George Uchida quietly passed away on Friday morning, August 6, 2004. A memorial service for Uchida Sensei will be held at the White River Buddhist Temple in Auburn, Washington, on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 1:00...