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Jerry Wee, 1951-2019
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Gerald Wee, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 3, 1951. He graduated from Cass Tech High School and went on the Wayne State University....
May and June 2019 Self Defense Committee Oahu, Kona and Shufu Workshops
The Self Defense Committee has been assisting several Yudanshakais in launching their own self defense committees. Over that last three years, the Committee has offered grants to Yudanshakais through the development committee to launch programs. Several Yudanshakias...
2019 Keiko Fukuda Scholarship
The 2019 Keiko Fukuda Scholarship recipient was Totie Oishi. Unfortunately, she was not able to attend the Senior National this year. Torie sent me, as Chair of the Scholarship Committee, this letter of appreciation after receiving the check.
Haruo Imamura
Haruo Imamura Inducted 2019 Imamura Sensei began his study of judo when he was ten years old in Tamana, Japan under his first judo instructor, Hiroyuki Nishii. During his senior year as team captain, he led Tamana High School to a 3rd place finish in the All Japan...
Mitchell Palacio
Mitchell Palacio Inducted 2019 Beginning his judo journey at the age of 4 under the tutelage of his father, Ben Palacio, Mitchell continues to be a presence in the development of judo in the United States. First excelling in judo competition as a youth then going on...
Haruo Makimoto
Haruo Makimoto Inducted 2019 Judo 8th Dan – USJF Head instructor of the Okubo Judo Club in Sacramento, California Judo instructor for more than 50 years in the Sacramento area Former Judo instructor of Sacramento Judo Club Continental (IJF-B) referee license...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Big Island Nage no Kata Examination Hilo, HI | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 330-9909 |
| Dec 05, 2025 | 2025 Winter Nationals Los angeles, CA | Nanka | |
| Dec 06, 2025 | 2025 International Winter Newaza Clinic with Katsu Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Shintaro Taniguchi (808) 931-0738 |