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2011 Sanix – a report on my experiences
When I was told that I was chosen to represent the United States at the 2011 Sanix Judo Tournament, in Fukuoka, Japan, I was in complete shock. At first, I didn't believe that I was selected. Once I realized my sensei, Eiko Shepherd, wasn't joking I started thinking...
The history of Judo in Panamerican countries
Prof. Luis Guardia has published a book titled: "Origen del Judo Panamericano [The Origin of Judo in Pananamerica]" with plenty of photographs about the history of Judo in Panamerican countries and Cuba dating back 50 or 60 years, including a table with all...
2011 Sanix Junior High School World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan
first row: Nicholas Joseph, Andrew Buckley, SKye BRuce, Gabriela Gomez, back row: Eiko Shepherd, Cooper Sciascia, Solomon Jackson, Koga, Raya OsbornThe 2011 Sanix Junior High School World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan was an unforgettable experience. Seven students,...
Rap the bullies with ‘Sir K’
Royal Oak, Michigan, December 6, 2011 It's a brand new anti-bully mantra, Nobody Likes a Bully by Ypsilanti native known as "Sir K." It’s a catchy contemporary hip-hop theme with 100 percent positive lyrics leaving listeners humming the Nobody Likes a Bully chorus for...
Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka now published in English
Sensei Yoshisada Yonezuka's book originally in Japanese has now been published in English. It is available now at Cranford Judo Karate Center107 South Avenue W.,Cranford, NJ 07016 You can order itby phone: (908) 276-3544or The price is $21 plus $4.41 for shipping book...
Thank you letter
To the United States Judo Federation I would like to thank you for your continued show of support by helping to fund myself and others on the US Kata Team that traveled to Frankfurt, Germany for the 2011 Kata and Grand Masters World Championship this past June. I have...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic Northville, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 01, 2026 | JBBAH Nage no Kata Clinic Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | 2026 IJF Rules Clinic Springfield, VA | Shufu | ✉ Sharon Landstreet (571) 216-8989 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI | Konan | ✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Konan Promotional Northville, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR | Intermountain | ✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV | Intermountain | ✉ Christopher Sakodas |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |