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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...

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

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