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201Jeremy Glick Award Recipient Announced at Summer Nationals
The Jeremy Glick Award has been announced for 2017. The recipient is Albert Aoki of the 50th State Judo Association. Photo by Tyler Kanoa/Special to the 50th State Judo Association, at the 2014 Junior Nationals, reproduced with permission. Some bullet points from his...
Paul K. Maruyama, a Hero of Colorado
Paul K. Maruyama has been feted in Asian Avenue Magazine one of the Asian American Heroes of CO in 2017. Read the article reproduced with permission from Asian Avenue Magazine A member of the first U.S. Olympic judo team, founding member of the Japan-America Society...
Michael Eldred’s Thank you letter for coaching seminar
April 23, 2017 Dear USJF, This letter is in regards to the 2016 International Coaching Seminar. This seminar was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I was very impressed with how many different topics were included in the seminar, especially the practical application...
2017 USJF High School Judoka Special Training Camp in Korea
Dear all Judoka, Application for the Special Training Camp in Korea is now open. Eligibility The Judoka (14 -20 years old) wishing to join this trip to Korea must be a member of USJF (training camp member must be male judoka Only). Travel The travel dates are as...
Dr Joseph Fitzsimmons
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Dr. Fitzsimmons passed away on Tuesday morning. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 31 from 4-8 PM with a Rosary at 6 PM at Darling & Fischer Chapel of the Hills, 615 North Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos, Ca....
About John Anderson
Jerry Hays writes: Hello Everyone, The Baltimaore Sun has an article on John Anderson.
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2025 | Shufu Yudanshakai BOE & BOD Meeting & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |
| Nov 01, 2025 | JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5880 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 2025 Nanka Nage no Kata Clinic Lake Elsinore, CA | Nanka | Mary Wakabayashi |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Paul Owen Memorial Tournament Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | Big Island Nage no Kata Examination Hilo, HI | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 330-9909 |