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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....
Keiko Fukuda – judo master
At 98, she is still teaching the Japanese martial art three times a week at a women's dojo in Noe Valley, giving pointers from a fold-out chair, wearing her ki - and the red belt that signals her superior rank. "The kind of judo I teach is an old one, it comes from...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament Coeur d'Alene, ID | Northwest | ✉ Jennifer Badertscher (470) 629-1220 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI | 50th State | Guy Yoshimoto |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |