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NEWSBIT: Leaping into minds-Thompson
Leaping to mold minds Jump-roper, judo champ tells students to stay off drugs ON THE SPOT: Grant Elementary School second grader Ivory Milfs, 9, gives James Thompson a look as he holds a pack of cigarettes out during his anti-drug performance Friday. Thompson told the...
October NTIS Minutes
USJF National Teachers' Institute Sub-Committee Meeting October 8, 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada Riviera Hotel Minutes ATTENDANCE: Margaret Catt, Dean Markovics, Kuniko Takeuchi, Bryan Matsuoka, Hayward Nishioka.Observers: Ed Shiosaki, Mitchell Palacio ADDITIONAL...
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...
October Development Committee Minutes
USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Wednesday 8 October 2003 Las Vegas, NV Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by David Matsumoto (DM). In attendance were the following individuals: Members: David Matsumoto, Vaughn Imada,...
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...
| 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 |
