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Yosh Uchida
Daniel Kikuchi wrote: Here is the information regarding Mr Yosh Uchida's Memorial and Celebration of LIfe Saturday September 28 2024 1:00 pm San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th Street San...
Sandy North writes: You are invited to “Celebration of Life.” Tap here to RSVP It is with great sadness that I must announce that my life long Sensei Mamoru Shimamoto passed away in New...
The passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose...
2025 Summer Judo Nationals
Donald Eric Spears
© 2024, Eric Spears, all rights reserved Judo Biography Eric is a sixth degree USJF black belt (Rokudan). He is currently certified as a self Defense Trainer and Master Level Instructor by USJF...
James Murray
James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast...
Sanctioned Events
Yosh Uchida
Daniel Kikuchi wrote: Here is the information regarding Mr Yosh Uchida's Memorial and Celebration of LIfe Saturday September 28 2024 1:00 pm San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th Street San Jose, California 95112
Sandy North writes: You are invited to “Celebration of Life.” Tap here to RSVP It is with great sadness that I must announce that my life long Sensei Mamoru Shimamoto passed away in New Jersey. Sensei Shimamoto was born in Kumamoto city, Kyushu, Japan,...
The passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose State for over eight decades, transforming the school into a powerhouse...
2025 Summer Judo Nationals
Donald Eric Spears
© 2024, Eric Spears, all rights reserved Judo Biography Eric is a sixth degree USJF black belt (Rokudan). He is currently certified as a self Defense Trainer and Master Level Instructor by USJF as well as a Continental Coach with USA Judo and is a Life Member of...
James Murray
James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast commitment to community service and youth development. Born and...
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| Feb 21, 2027 | Konan Promotional | Konan | Peter Stanek (989) 330-0072 |
| Feb 26, 2027 | 5th Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Shepherd | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey |
