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Robert Fukuda
Copyright 2019 Charles Medani. All rights reserved. Robert Fukuda Inducted 2019 Our mission is to serve and support our members in the American Judo community while upholding the principles of mutual welfare and benefit. This statement serves as the USJF’s motto and...
Kuniko Takeuchi
Kuniko Takeuchi Inducted 2019 Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in the small town of, Chiba Ken, Japan. When she was the age of 14, her desire was to practice kendo. Fortunately for us, her town (Sakura) did not have a kendo dojo, but they did...
2018 The Big Tell: How to Throw Like a Girl
The link to 2018 The Big Tell: Ichi Ni San She (How to Throw Like a Girl)
Lisa Capriotti and Rob Gouthro doing judo demonstration in elementary school
See the demonstration on YouTube
Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club
Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club and member of Hokka Yudanshakai passed away on March 12, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by a daughter. The funeral services will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road,...
The 2019 Daiheigen Yudanshakai Summer Camp and the Marti Malloy Clinic
I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Daiheigen Yudanshakai Summer Camp on June 7th-10th and the Marti Malloy Clinic on June 8th. Both of the events will be hosted at Boise State University in Boise, ID. The camp is open to judoka age 12...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2026 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp Seattle, WA | Northwest | Leslie Mizuki-Lo (206) 715-5903 |
| 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 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic Northville, MI | Konan | |