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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...

Letter from the American Judo Alliance & American Judo Development Model Leadership

Apr 5, 2020 | ADJM

Hello Everyone, A joint letter from the Presidents of the American Judo Alliance with regard to financial resources that may be available to individuals and dojos due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please distribute to any interested parties....

Obituary for Haruo Makimoto

Mar 12, 2020 | Obituary

Here is a link to an obituary for Haruo Makimoto first published in The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 11, 2020. See his entry in the USJF Judo Hall of Fame

Letter from Michael Eldred (ASOY)

Mar 11, 2020 | Scholarship & Grants

The Athlete Scholar of the Year (ASOY) award provided several opportunities for me. I was fortunate enough to receive the award six times. Two important opportunities the award provided are: (1) Allowing me to focus more time on academic and...

About the five star San Jose Buddhist Judo Club

Mar 3, 2020 | News

San Jose Buddhist Judo Club web site The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club was established in 1947. The club has two locations in San Jose, CA. The club is a member of Central Coast Judo Association. Currently approximately 185 members with 22...

Johnny Osako

Feb 21, 2020 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class

Johnny Osako Inducted 1993 In 2002 the fiftieth anniversary was celebrated with a book of USJF history. In it were a number of biographies. including this: MR. JOHN OSAKO Konan Yudanshakai At the scene of the first Pan American Judo Tournament at...

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