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Raymond Saito earns A Referee License

May 6, 2009 | Referee

I have been informed that Raymond Saito, loyal Life Member of the USJF and 50th State yudanshakai passed the IJF "A" Referee exam in Mauritius, Africa. The Referee Development and Certification Committee would like to congratulate...

RDCC Member, Calvin Terada, earns A Referee License!

Apr 27, 2009 | Referee

Calvin Terada, a Member of the USJF Referee Committee has passed the IJF "A" Referee Test in Havana Cuba. He has been a loyal and respected Member of the USJF and the Referee Certification Committee. We Congratulate Calvin on...

New Medical Committee Webpage includes 1st Aid Guidelines for The Dojo

Apr 26, 2009 | Administration News

First Aid Guidelines For Dojos, Released April 20, 2009, available as a pdf file The following first aid and medical guidelines are intended to set a minimum standard of readiness for Dojos. It is recommended that the First Aid materials listed...

Joon Chi inducted to the PanAmerican Judo Union Hall of Fame – Updated!

Apr 22, 2009 | Articles

Joon Chi inducted to the PanAmerican Judo Union Hall of Fame Joon K. Chi was honored last week by induction into the PJU (PanAmerican Judo Union) Judo Hall of Fame. The PJU consists of 42 countries throughout North America, Central America, South...

Obituaries for Dr. Eichi Koiwai

Feb 27, 2009 | Obituary

Please use the links below to read obituaries for Dr. Koiwai: http://www.wetzelandson.com/fmi/xsl/browserecord.xsl;jsessionid=9AE9BF0A5E7F2A5B3553925F32874DC2.cwpe1?-lay=web&-recid=22939&-find=-find...

Obituary for Grace Akiya

Jan 29, 2009 | Obituary

Please find below a link to the News-Herald website with Mrs. Akiya's obituary. http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2009/01/29/obituaries/doc4980e375f1735465500372.txt Memorial service on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at 1:00...

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