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Notice: Extension to George Balch 2020 Scholarship Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2020 | Scholarship & Grants

Notice to all high school seniors and graduates intending to continue judo and attend college – In the light of the disruption to both academics and judo due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the application deadline for the 2020 George Balch Scholarship...

Letter from Koka Kids

Jun 12, 2020 | Articles

Hi to the members of the USJF Hello from Great Britain! I'm Nik Fairbrother (World judo champion and Olympic silver medalist). I'm also the creator of Koka Kids, a program that helps junior judoka learn more about judo and supplies coaches with...

Sam S. Imoto, Sensei

May 9, 2020 | Obituary

It is with great regret to inform you of the passing of our head instructor Sam S. Imoto Sensei, who established the Visalia Judo Club in 1965. It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Sam S. Imoto Sensei on April 29, 2020 after a...

Order of the Rising Sun for Kuniko Takeuchi

Apr 30, 2020 | Judo Profile

Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, who resides within the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco’s jurisdiction will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. Here is the letter of commendation, English and Japanese.

Regarding Sensei Kinya Sakamoto

Apr 23, 2020 | Obituary

On April 10, 2020, Kinya Sakamoto, Sensei, 8th dan, passed away at the age of 96. Sensei retired as a successful landscaper. He is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Sensei Sakamoto started judo at the age of 13 at...

Kodokan Instructor, Sensei Murata 8th Dan, Dies

Apr 15, 2020 | Obituary

It is with great sadness that I make this announcement. On April 9, 2020 Kodokan master instructor, Sensei Murata, 8th Dan, passed away from complications with his heart. He was living in Japan. Many of us in the United States were fortunate to...

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