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Death of Gene Mauro
Hello All, As most of you know, Gene Mauro, age 67, passed away this past Wednesday, August 17, 2005, after a short illness. Gene, a shichidan, was the US National Open Division Champion in 1967. In addition, he was a member of the US World Team in 1967 for the World...
Kitaura Referee Grant Awarded!
Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grant July 9, 2005 The USJF Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Committee is very proud in selecting Mr. Andrew Connelly, Mr. Nick Goodly, Mr Mark Hirota and Ms Joan Miller as grant recipients for 2005. They join the prestigious company...
Jeremy Glick Award Announced!
July 9, 2005 Dear Mr. Jim Onchi, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the fourth recipient of this award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane crash on 9/11. Many...
2005 Fukuda Scholarship Winners Announced!
The 2005 Keiko Fukuda Judo Scholarship was awarded this spring to Frances Glaze of Toledo Maumee Judo Club in Maumee, Ohio and Peggy Whilden of the Baltimore Judo Club. The scholarship is awarded alternately to female Kata competitors and Shiai competitors. Peggy...
July 2005 Development Committee Minutes
USJF Development Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, 8 July 2005 Los Angeles, CA Call to Order at 12:00 P.M. Quorum established with 6 members present. Guests: Robert Fukuda, Neil Simon, Keith Hayashi Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting – MSP. Reports...
Passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido
With great sorrow, I advise you of the passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido (Hachidan-Shunyo Kan Judo Club), 103, of Honolulu, on 14 July 2005. Born in Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He is survived by sons, Raymond, Calvin, Dr. Ralph, Daniel and Steven; daughters, Elaine, Laura...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - South Bay Judo | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Kodokan Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | Ju no Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Allan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2026 PSJA Fall Novice Tournament | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshakai Promotional Testing | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |
| Nov 07, 2026 | Nanka Shorai Program 2026-2027 - Valley Judo Insti | Nanka | ✉ James Uno (323) 793-2151 |
| Nov 08, 2026 | 2026 Shufu North Junior/Senior Promotional Event | Shufu | ✉ Miki Takemori |
| Nov 08, 2026 | Warriors Quest 50th SJA Judo Tournament hosted by | 50th State | ✉ |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Winter Ju No Kata Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg |
| Nov 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | PSJA Goshin Jutsu Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Goshin Jutsu Clinic | Central Coast | |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Western Idaho Judo Institute New Year's Clini | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred |
| Jan 09, 2027 | 2027 Winter Nationals Hosted by NANKA | Nanka | ✉ |
| Jan 16, 2027 | Seiwakan PNW Kata Clinic | Hokusei | ✉ Bennet Frech |
| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
