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2010 Junior Nationals Results

Jul 11, 2010 | Tournament Results

USJF would like to extend its sincere thanks and appreciate for the hard work and dedication from USJA, Nanka Yudanshakai, and all the folks who participated in providing the first USJF/ USJA Junior Nationals. It is with our sincere appreciation...

Former MSU judo coach Kim inducted into Greater Lansing Area Sports Hall of Fame

Jun 25, 2010 | Articles

With more than 60 years of experience in the field of martial arts, Jongoon Kim's achievements are remarkable and have been rewarded. Michigan State judo coach Jongoon Kim officiated the judo competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South...

Letter from Chanin Sugimoto

Jun 21, 2010 | Testimonials

Since receiving an Athlete Scholar of the Year Award, a multitude of opportunities have opened up for me which have helped shape me into the person I am today. After graduating from Gardena High School in 1995, I began my undergraduate studies at...

Athlete-Scholar of 1995 – Ryan Jung (Hokka) Update

May 27, 2010 | Scholarship & Grants

I became a student of judo at the age of 6 and trained until I was 18 as a member of the Sacramento Judo Club. At age 18, I moved away from Sacramento and attended Stanford University. Here, I earned an engineering degree as well as a partial...

Athlete-Scholar of 1994 – Christine Shiosaki (Nanka) Update Report

May 27, 2010 | Scholarship & Grants

Christine Shiosaki Tsang Since receiving the ASOY scholarship, my opportunities have been endless. This scholarship assisted me with application fees and miscellaneous expenses prior to starting college. Immediately after high school, I began my...

Passing of Chuck Fuetsch, Nanka Judo Yudanshakai

May 27, 2010 | Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Charles "Chuck" Fuertsch of Nanka Judo Yudanshakai passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, around noon. He was a prominant Judo instructor and member of Nanka Judo Yudanshakai for almost "a hundred"...

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