Kenneth Kuniyuki Kenneth Kuniyuki Inducted 1993 In 2002 the fiftieth anniversary was celebrated with a book of USJF history. In it were a number of biographies. including this: KENNETH KANANE KUNIYUKI Suuthcrn Pacific Yudanshakai Kenneth Kanane Kuniyuki, Kudan, was born in Scattle, Washington on the 6th day of October, 1910. He started Judo training at the age of 16 at the Tcntokukan Doja under Horoshi Kurosaka, 3-dall. From 1931 to 1932 Kenneth studied under Kunisaburo lizuka, 8-dan, and original student of Kano Sensei in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Kuniyuki is one of the first Kudans promoted in the United States Judo Federation. He founded the Southern Pacific Judo Yudanshakai in 1990 and serves as one of the Board of Governors and as chairman on the Board of Examiners Promotion Comminec. Kenneth Kuniyuki joined the Seinan Judo Doja in 1937 and was the Head Sensei for over 45 years. He is presently an Advisor to the Dojo. Competitions and Awards 1935 Northwest Championships – Seattle, WA, Grand Champion 1936 Seattle vs Nanka Team Championships, Los Angeles, CA. Captain of the Seattle Team. First time these two area teams met in competition. 1954 Organized Judo Black Belt Federation – U.S. Judo Federation. Awarded 6lh Degree Black Belt by Kodokan Judo Institute 1957 State Champion Sports Award Offices Held 1950 SPA – AAU Judo Delegate 1952 Southern California Judo Association – Viee President 1955 Charter President, JBBF (elected flIst President) 1960 U.S. Olympic Judo Committee and National AAU Judo Committee – member of 9 years 1964-1972 Southcrn California Judo Association – President 1964-1978 SPA – AAU Judo Chairman Referee Experience 1963 International Referee – World Judo Championships. Mexico City by invitation of Mexico Judo Committee 1964 International Referee – 1964 Olympic Game, Tokyo. Japan. Rdcn::c; Gccslink vs Kaminaga, final match of the Olympic Games 1965 International Referee – World Judo Championships, Sao Paulo. Brazil Committees USJF Technical Director and National AAU – TSFH – 4 years USJF Chairman. Board of Directors – 8 years USJF Chairman of Board of Examiners – 7 years U.S. Judo. Inc. Interim Board of Directors – 1979 to present Coaching 1956 1st World Judo Championships, Tokyo, Japan – U.S. National Judo Coach 1962 USA – European Goodwill Tour, U.S. National Judo Coach 1963 Pan American Championship Games, Sao Paulo, Brazil- U.S. National Judo Coach. U.S. Team (consisted of 4 members) won 3 Gold Medals and 1 Silver Medal 1967 Pan American Championship Games, Winnipeg, Canada – U.S. National Judo Coach U.S. Team (consisted of 6 members) won 3 Gold Medals, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze Medal 1966 World Judo Championships, Salt Lake City, UT – U.S.A. Team Coach Achievements 1953 Instrumental in organizing JBBF Developed flrst electrical timer for Judo matches in U.S.A. Instrumental in the merger of two existing Judo groups in Nanka Yudanshakai, southern California 1972 Tournament Director for 3 National Judo Championships in Southern California SPA-AAU delegate in National Conventions for over 20 years
