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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...
Roy Englert
Roy Englert © 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Roy Englert Judo Biography Roy Englert was born in December 1958 in Alexandria, VA. He received a degree in Mathematics from Princeton at...
Frances M Glaze
Frances Glaze © 2024, Frances Glaze, all rights reserved Judo Biography Frances Glaze’s journey in the world of Judo is a testament to resilience, dedication, and unwavering passion for the sport....
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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...
Roy Englert
Roy Englert © 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Roy Englert Judo Biography Roy Englert was born in December 1958 in Alexandria, VA. He received a degree in Mathematics from Princeton at age 19 and followed with a Juris Doctor Degree from Harvard at age 22....
Frances M Glaze
Frances Glaze © 2024, Frances Glaze, all rights reserved Judo Biography Frances Glaze’s journey in the world of Judo is a testament to resilience, dedication, and unwavering passion for the sport. Her odyssey began amidst the halls of the YMCA while she pursued her...
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