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Memorial Service for Larry Kaneshiro Sensei
Dear Friends of Judo, It is with extreme sadness we announce that Larry Kaneshiro Sensei passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 26, after almost a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry has been with San Jose Buddhist Judo Club since 1989. A true Judoka...
Jesse Jones
It is my sad duty to inform you that Mr. Jesse Jones passed away in his sleep earlier this morning. Memorial Service are pending, but most likely will be held on Saturday 9 August. Details will be provided when known.
Special awards in Hawaii
Special Awards Day 1 (Friday) Outstanding Technique Female: Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan. Male: Masami Blayze Sumie, Hawaii Tenri. Sportsmanship AwardFemale: Michaela Barnes, USA Stars. Male: Myles Honda, South Bay Judo. Fighting Spirit Award Female: Monica Reyes,...
Results in Hawaii (Day Three)
First Annual United States Judo Federation Senior and Masters National Championships Sunday Male Seniors Brown Belt Under 55 kg 1. Ronnie Wise III, Vacaville PAL Makimoto Judo 2. Jason Wong, PAL Makimoto Judo 3. Nathan Lee, Wadokan Judo Under 66 kg 1. Jordan...
Results in Hawaii (Day Two)
Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Saturday Male Juvenile A Under 36 kg 1. Aizayah Maka Yacapin, Ippon Judo 2. Brayden Bella, Hawaii Tenri 3. Braden Goucher, Yushido Judo Under 40 kg 1. Justin Yuen, Kaimuki YMCA 2. Dan...
Results in Hawaii (Day One)
Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships Friday Male Bantam 1 Under 23 kg 1. Bryson Rubio, Shobukan 2. Thor Guerrero, Hawaii Judo Academy 3, Ashton Creveling, Bojuka Ryuu Under 27 kg 1. Tyger Taam, Hawaii Tenri 2. Sam Odom,...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2025 | Arlington Junior Spring Tournament Arlington, VA | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (517) 216-8992 |
| Jun 08, 2025 | JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2025 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp Seattle, WA | Northwest | Leslie Mizuki-Lo |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 National Kata Conference Boise, ID | Intermountain | ✉ Ben Ott |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Keiko Fukuda's Joshi Judo Camp San Jose, CA | Central Coast | ✉ Elaine Abad (510) 458-3417 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |