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Yoshihiro Uchida article in the NY Times

Apr 2, 2012 |

Yoshihiro Uchida celebrated his 92nd birthday on Sunday. Even more impressive is that for 66 of his years, Uchida has been coaching judo at San Jose State University. He built the program into a national power and has almost single-handedly...

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My Trip to Japan

Feb 28, 2012 |

When I first got there I was very cold. But as soon as my mom and I got the room heated up we were good. The first day of practice was very hard. We had 20 rounds of randori and 12 rounds of newaza 3minutes each. There were about twice as many...

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Guy Matsuoka

Feb 21, 2012 |

Guy Matsuoka, one of the founders of the Twin Falls Judo Club and the judo program at the College of Southern Idaho, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Matsuoka Sensei was 95 years old. Guy's obituary

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A Tribute to Sensei Leigh Nakamoto

Feb 16, 2012 |

Sensei Leigh, formerly the head instructor for Leeward Judo Club and also Kapolei Judo Club, passed away in his sleep from a heart attack on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Funeral for Leigh NakamotoFriday, March 9, 2012 - open to everyoneVisitation:...

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William Honjiyo

Feb 16, 2012 |

Sensei Honjiyo, 5-dan (USJF/ KDK) of Hanapepe Judo Club passed on on Feb 3, 2012. Sensei Honjiyo was a long time member of the USJF and Hawaii YDK and probably the only established genuine Judo club on the island of Kauai.Services will be on...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Nov 09, 2025The Chaves in House Tournament
Cambridge, MA		Rokushu
Nov 15, 20252025 Nanka Nage no Kata Clinic
Lake Elsinore, CA		NankaMary Wakabayashi
Nov 15, 2025Paul Owen Memorial Tournament
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782
Nov 29, 2025Big Island Nage no Kata Examination
Hilo, HI		50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 330-9909
Dec 05, 20252025 Winter Nationals
Los angeles, CA		Nanka
Dec 06, 20252025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Shintaro Taniguchi
(808) 931-0738