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Thank you note from Michael Eldred

Aug 14, 2006 |

August 11, 2006 United States Judo Federation Mr. Jeffrey Takeda, ASOY Chairperson Mr. Neil Simon, President P. O. Box 338 Ontario, OR 97914 Dear USJF, This letter is in regards to the Athlete Scholar of the Year scholarship, which the USJF gave to...

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Thank you note from Karen Whilden

Aug 1, 2006 |

Dear Mr. Simon, Mr. Fukuda and Mrs. Shepard,I would like to thank the USJF for their support of my competition at the Pan American Judo Championship in the Argentina.  It was a wonderful opportunity for my partner, Diane Jackson, and me to...

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Passing of Radomir Kovacevic

Jun 27, 2006 |

Radomir Kovacevic passed away on June 15 in Belgrade after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Savka and 3 children. Cards and donations for the family may be sent directly to: Savka Kovacevic 93-09 68 th Ave Forest Hills, NY 11375

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Death of Fukushima Sensei

Jun 5, 2006 |

It is with sadness that I bring you the news of the passing of Tsuruo Fukushima.  He was operated on for a blockage in his intestines.  While recovering, he was stricken with pneumonia and died on 05-12-2006 (81 years old).   He...

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THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland

Jan 27, 2006 |

THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland; Published by AuthorHouse332 pages; ISBN 9781434341792; Available at:www.authorhouse.com for $16.99 plus shippingBookstores or Amazon.com for $22.99 plus shipping Call 888-280-7715 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...

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Death of Mark Pasquinelly

Nov 16, 2005 |

Mark E. Pasquinelly November 10, 1955 - November 13, 2005 “World Masters Judo Champion” Just two days after his 50th birthday, Mark E. Pasquinelly, of Corey St., Maumee collapsed, late Saturday evening and passed away just after...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR		Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV		Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA		Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 08, 2026Taishi Judo Club 15th Anniversay Invitational Tour
Westminster, CA		Nanka✉ Scott Vang
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 14, 202688th Anniversary Boise Valley/Owyhee County Judo T
Homedale, ID		Intermountain✉ Ryan Nash
(208) 412-2065
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR		Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID		Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026Budokan Summer Camp 2026
Seattle, WA		Northwest✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026
Clovis, CA		San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele