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To those who would teach and coach Judo

Jul 21, 2013 | Articles

The Teachers Institute Committee's goal is – "Implementation of a systematic method of instruction that insures that its participants will be able to not only perform the techniques of judo but to instruct others as well, in addition to being...

2013 USJA-USJF Junior National Results

Jul 8, 2013 | Tournament Results

Gary Goltz wrote: Over 500 competitors participated this past weekend at the 4th Annual USJA / USJF Junior Nationals in Greater Pittsburgh, PA. It was hosted by Eugene Kim of Kim’s Martial Arts who graciously provided this Complete List of Results....

Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai

Jul 2, 2013 | Obituary

Dear Judo Friends, It grieves me to report the passing yesterday of our long-time Sensei and Friend, Yoshitaro Sakai (the last of the founders of the Chicago Yudanshai), reported to me by his wife Peggy. Sensei is also survived by his daughters...

Dage Travel Grant Announcement and Forms

Jul 1, 2013 | Scholarship & Grants

Please note that applications for the Dave Travel Grant will close on 6 July 2013 and decisions should be made during the weekend of Junior Nationals Please click on this link for the Travel Grant Announcement and Forms Further information can be...

SJSU Honors Judo Legend Yoshihiro Uchida

May 18, 2013 | Articles

Yoshihiro Uchida – local boy, World War II veteran, alumnus, part-time instructor and the driving force behind judo's rise to an Olympic sport – was honored for an astounding 65 years of service to the university. This is a record not...

William “Bill” John Castro, President of Southern Pacific Judo Yudanshaki

May 13, 2013 | Obituary

William "Bill" John Castro, Sr., 87, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2nd. Bill was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 26, 1926 to Frank and Elizabeth Castro and was raised in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood where he attended Likelike Grammar...

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Mar 29, 2026	2026 Nanka Spring Development Tournament Westminster, CA	Nanka	✉ Scott Momii
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