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2018 USJF Kata Conference Report
The USJF Kata Chairman, Eiko Saito Shepherd, 8th Dan, writes: The 2018 USJF Kata Conference was held in Honolulu, Hawaii. The clinic was held August 2, 3, & 4th at Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom. This conference was sponsored by the Judo Black Belt Association of...
Lamont Darrell Saunders
Hello Everyone, This past Monday, Mrs. Renee Saunders’ husband, Mr. Lamont Darrell Saunders, passed away. Here is link to the obituary for Mr. Saunders: https://lienkaemper-thomason.com/obituaries/lamont-darrell-saunders/ I thought that now the obituary is available,...
George Funakoshi – 1935 – 2018
Jim Marshman writes: George Hiromi Funakoshi, age 83, previously of Upper Arlington, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. George was born in Kailua, Hawaii and grew up in Japan, son of the late Shomasa and Kimi Funakoshi. Also preceded in death by his former wife...
Summary of The 2018 USJF/JA Summer Junior National Tournament
The 2018 USJF/JA Summer Junior National Tournament is over and the results are in. The Konan Judo Association hosted the event in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The results of the tournament have been posted. The Jack Hatton and Harun Bogdanic Judo Clinics took place on the...
Woman head coach for Brazil’s Judo Team
Neil Simon has passed on a link to an article on coaching, Yuko Fujii, the judo coach overthrowing gender stereotypes which should be of interest to all coaches. Photo from BBC article
The 2018 Jeremy Glick Award
The 2018 Jeremy Glick Award recipient was announced on July 7, at the opening ceremonies of the summer nationals in Grand Rapid, MI. This year’s recipient is Mr Jim Murray of the Konan Yudanshakai. Mr Murray is the founder of Godai Judo and through Godai, has raised...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic Spokane, WA | Northwest | ✉ Leigh Yamada |
| Jun 01, 2025 | Puna Hongwanji Judo Club Referee Clinic Keaau, HI | 50th State | |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |