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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...
The passing of Mr. Robert S. Kimura
It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Mr. Robert S. Kimura (Chief Instructor, Kaimuki Judo Club) passed away on July 26, 2011. He spent 80 years of his life practicing and promoting Judo in Hawaii. His mastery in the art of Judo gained through great personal...
2011 Junior Nationals Kata Results
Category Division Gender Rank Tori Uke #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 Total Nage No Kata Youth Female/Male 2nd Jenna Enoka Braxton Chong 184 193.5 182 198.5 212.5 970.5 Youth Female/Male Taryn Ichmura Troy Enoka 153 189 177 200 181.5 900.5 Youth Male 1st Cody Kagawa Kevin Miyamasu...
2011 Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grantsawarded to Ms Melinda Buehman, Mr. Neil Simon and Mr. Ralph Palmer
The USJF Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grant Committee is very proud in selecting Ms Melinda Buehman, Mr. Neil Simon and Mr. Ralph Palmer as recipients of this grant. They join the prestigious company of the previous recipients of this award. Link to award notice.
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic Northville, MI | Konan | |