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‘Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ‘ (The Japan Times)
Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He is better known for political maneuvers, but soon anyone with a DVD player will be able to check out Russian President Vladimir Putin's moves in another area of expertise: judo . . . Click the link...
‘The Art of Discipline’ (Profile of Ms. Lillian Tom – Hudson Yudanshakai)
The link below provides a profile of Ms Lillian Tom, from Kokushi Budo Institute of N.Y., Inc. Judo club, in the Hudson Yudanshakai as written in the January issue of the ASRT Scanner, a magazine for radiologic science professionals. She is the Hudson...
Passing of Mr. Masao Yamashita
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Mr. Masao Yamashita of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away today. Yamashita Sensei turned 92 last Saturday.At this time there is no information regarding services for Yamashita Sensei. As we receive it, we will post information...
Passing of Mrs. Laureen Anderson (John)
On Wednesday January 2, 2008, John Anderson's wife, Laureen, passed away after a long illness. There will be a visitation for Laureen Anderson Friday, January 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc., 8728...
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO “HOW TO DO IT” IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO "HOW TO DO IT" IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Judo will never grow into a national sport in this country if we keep our sport a secret from the communities in which we live. When you have a tournament prepare a press release and give it on the...
Long Time Nanka Member John Ogden Passed Away
John Ogden, head instructor of Ogden Judo School, long time Nanka and USJF member, and a judo leader in Southern California passed away on Friday, July 27, 2007. Services will be held at Centenary United Methodist Church, 300 South Central Avenue (in Little...
| 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 |
