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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"...

Gi Whiz – Ed Hanashiro Has Decades of Judo Experience

May 25, 2010 | Articles

USJF Treasurer, Ed Hanashiro, is profiled by the Star Bulletin in this interesting article titled, 'Gi Whiz - Ed Hanashiro has several decades of judo experience under his belt. ' As you can read, Hanashiro-Sensei is all about giving back to others...

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Date	Event	Yudanshakai	Contact
Apr 19, 2026	PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA	Pacific Southwest	✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129
Apr 19, 2026	Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI	50th State	Guy Yoshimoto
Apr 25, 2026	Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD	Shufu	✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861
May 09, 2026	2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA	Shufu	Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406
May 16, 2026	PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA	Pacific Southwest	✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026	Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA	Northwest	✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026	Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA	San Joaquin	✉ Krista Steele