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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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Kazuo Henry ‘Hank’ Ogawa

Jan 25, 2012 |

A local instructor passed away last week. Kazuo Henry “Hank” Ogawa (March 8, 1916 – Jan. 19, 2012), of Ontario, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home with family members by his side Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. Funeral services will be held...

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Archive appreciation

Jan 23, 2012 |

Dear Vaughn Imada, I have known Jerry Hays for many years (20+). I know he is very dedicated to preserving the history and documents of American Judo’s Past. Jerry provides me and many others from time to time articles and pictures from the Past. I...

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2011 Sanix – a report on my experiences

Jan 12, 2012 |

When I was told that I was chosen to represent the United States at the 2011 Sanix Judo Tournament, in Fukuoka, Japan, I was in complete shock. At first, I didn't believe that I was selected. Once I realized my sensei, Eiko Shepherd, wasn't joking...

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The history of Judo in Panamerican countries

Jan 10, 2012 |

Prof. Luis Guardia has published a book titled: "Origen del Judo Panamericano [The Origin of Judo in Pananamerica]" with plenty of photographs about the history of Judo in Panamerican countries and Cuba dating back 50 or 60 years, including a table...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jul 11, 2026JBBAH Nage no Kata ExamHawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele
Jul 17, 2026Keiko Fukuda Joshi CampCentral CoastAlaine Abad
(510) 468-3417
Aug 09, 2026Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge EvalShufu✉ Diane Jackson
Aug 15, 2026PSJA Katame no Kata SeminarPacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Aug 23, 2026Konan Promotional ClinicKonan
Aug 29, 20262026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
(808) 333-9909
Oct 24, 202617th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo TournamentChicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782