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Robert Fukuda

Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class

Copyright 2019 Charles Medani. All rights reserved. Robert Fukuda Inducted 2019 Our mission is to serve and support our members in the American Judo community while upholding the principles of mutual welfare and benefit. This statement serves as...

Kuniko Takeuchi

Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class

Kuniko Takeuchi Inducted 2019 Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in the small town of, Chiba Ken, Japan. When she was the age of 14, her desire was to practice kendo. Fortunately for us, her town (Sakura) did not have a kendo...

2018 The Big Tell: How to Throw Like a Girl

Mar 31, 2019 | Articles

The link to 2018 The Big Tell: Ichi Ni San She (How to Throw Like a Girl)

Lisa Capriotti and Rob Gouthro doing judo demonstration in elementary school

Mar 31, 2019 | Articles, Judo Demonstrations

See the demonstration on YouTube

Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club

Mar 17, 2019 | Obituary

Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club and member of Hokka Yudanshakai passed away on March 12, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by a daughter. The funeral services will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery,...

The 2019 Daiheigen Yudanshakai Summer Camp and the Marti Malloy Clinic

Mar 4, 2019 | Articles

I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Daiheigen Yudanshakai Summer Camp on June 7th-10th and the Marti Malloy Clinic on June 8th. Both of the events will be hosted at Boise State University in Boise, ID. The camp is...

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