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Passing of Yonetani Sensei
Tatsuo "Kay" Yonetani passed away on October 19, 2003 in Ogden, Utah. Born in Christopher, Washington on January 7, 1917 to Tatsujiro and Iwa Yonetani. He was raised in Shiga-ken, Japan and later returned to Auburn, Washington. He attended and...
July Development Minutes
USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Friday 25 July 2003 Boca Raton, FL Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by David Matsumoto. In attendance were the following individuals: David Matsumoto, Co-Chair Vaughn Imada, Co-Chair...
Awarding the Tamo Kitaura Referee Grant!
July 31, 2003 Mr. Don Flagg 5579 Earliglow Lane Haslett, MI 48840 Dear Mr. Flagg: The USJF Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Committee is very proud in selecting you as the first recipient of this grant. Tamo Kitaura Sensei has devoted over 50 years to the sport...
Passing of Tamo Kitaura
MEMORANDUM TO: American Judo Community FROM: Robert Fukuda, Executive Director RE: Passing of Tamo Kitaura DATE: August 6, 2003 Hello Everyone, Long-time USJF & Central Coast Judo Yudanshakai pillar, Tamo Kitaura, passed away in the hospital at about 5:00 PM on...
Jeremy Glick Award Presented
August 3, 2003 Keiko Fukuda 475 Hoffman Avenue San Francisco, CA Dear Sensei, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the second recipient of this award. The first recipient of this award was Mr. Nagayasu...
Report from Fukuda Sensei Birthday Party
Fukuda Scholarship Committee Thank You Very Much! Report by Eiko Shepherd On behalf of Fukuda Sensei and the Fukuda Scholarship Committee a sincere thank you is extended to all those who participated in Fukuda Sensei's 90th Birthday Fundraising Celebration!...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2026 | 2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI | Konan | ✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Konan Promotional Northville, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR | Intermountain | ✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV | Intermountain | ✉ Christopher Sakodas |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Virginia Open Championships Sterling, VA | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8992 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2026 Spring University Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Kevin Asano |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 70th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR | Northwest | ✉ Rod Conduragis |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |