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Athlete-Scholar of 1994 – Christine Shiosaki (Nanka) Update Report
Christine Shiosaki Tsang Since receiving the ASOY scholarship, my opportunities have been endless. This scholarship assisted me with application fees and miscellaneous expenses prior to starting college. Immediately after high school, I began my undergraduate degree...
Passing of Chuck Fuetsch, Nanka Judo Yudanshakai
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Charles "Chuck" Fuertsch of Nanka Judo Yudanshakai passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, around noon. He was a prominant Judo instructor and member of Nanka Judo Yudanshakai for almost "a hundred" years and had been ill...
Gi Whiz – Ed Hanashiro Has Decades of Judo Experience
USJF Treasurer, Ed Hanashiro, is profiled by the Star Bulletin in this interesting article titled, 'Gi Whiz - Ed Hanashiro has several decades of judo experience under his belt. ' As you can read, Hanashiro-Sensei is all about giving back to others through the 50th...
San Shi Judo Club Founding Member Fred Nuthall
Hello Everyone, Thanks to Bill Caldwell for posting a positive judo story on the judo forum. Please visit http://judoforum.com/index.php?/topic/45912-promotion-of-fred-nuthall/ for the post. Bill makes about three or four trips to the Far East each year. He has been...
Vince Tamura Memorial Services – May 22
Judo Community: Memorial services for Vince Tamura will be held on Saturday, May 22nd, at the First United Methodist Church in Coppell (420 S Heartz, Coppell, Texas) beginning at 10 AM. Reception to follow. Jim Webb
Donations & Bequests of Tax Favored Assets to USJF Endowment
The USJF Endowment Trust Fund (Endowment Trust) is a special fund established to accept gifts & USJF life membership fees none of which CAN EVER BE SPENT. In fact, your donations count towards your USJF life membership status! Our endowment will continue in...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2026 | Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval | Shufu | ✉ Diane Jackson |
| Aug 15, 2026 | PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Aug 15, 2026 | 2026 Northwest Summer Girls and Women's Workout | Northwest | ✉ Leslie Mizuki Lo |
| Aug 22, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic | Konan | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
