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All Women’s Judo Championship and the 16th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Capital of the World Tournaments
Click for more information 7th All Women's Judo Championship and the 16th Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Capital of the World Tournaments, Sept 24th and 25th, 2011. See also www.chutobujudo.com and www.ohiojudo.org.
A note from Marc Uemura, Athlete Scholar of the Year, 1998
Since receiving the Athlete Scholar of the Year Award in 1998, I have continued my quest to become a medical doctor. Although this goal was first borne through the many trips I took with my mom to the local hospital where she worked as a physical therapist, it was...
In Kano’s day Judo helped rebuild Japan – just like today
An article from Yoshiki Yamada Staff Writer points out that the Japanese Olympic committee and the Japan Sports Association marked their 100th anniversary. He points out that Judo has had a very important role in the last year. Jigoro Kano (Asahi Shimbun file photo)...
Ippon 4 Nippon Throw-A-Thon benefits recovery efforts in Northeastern Japan
I would like to forward the attached files which are letters of donations and thanks to everyone who participated and donated to the Ippon 4 Nippon Throw-A-Thon benefit which we just completed. In the spirit of "Jita Kyoei," the donations, which were forwarded...
On the death of Phil Porter
from mararts.org My experience of Phil I first met Phil in 1960 at the AAU National Judo Championships in Tampa Florida. Back then he was still competing. Back then there was only ippon, wazari, or a decision. Oh, and there were only four weight divisions to be...
Hip Shaking Fundraiser a Heart Pumping Success at Migoto Judo Chula Vista
Zumbathon Fundraiser to benefit local community at Migoto Judo Chula Vista was a HIT! Migoto Judo Dojo, a not-for-profit Dojo dedicated to teaching local youngsters not just Judo, but respect, discipline and physical fitness, held a Zumba-Thon on Saturday July 16th....
| 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 |