Copyright 2019 Charles Medani. All rights reserved. Robert Fukuda Inducted 2019 Our mission is to serve and support our members in the American Judo community while upholding the principles of mutual welfare and benefit. This statement serves as the USJF’s motto and...
Kuniko Takeuchi Inducted 2019 Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in the small town of, Chiba Ken, Japan. When she was the age of 14, her desire was to practice kendo. Fortunately for us, her town (Sakura) did not have a kendo dojo, but they did...
Mickey Davenport the head instructor of Vallejo Judo Club and member of Hokka Yudanshakai passed away on March 12, 2019 at the age of 86. He is survived by a daughter. The funeral services will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road,...
I am pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2019 Daiheigen Yudanshakai Summer Camp on June 7th-10th and the Marti Malloy Clinic on June 8th. Both of the events will be hosted at Boise State University in Boise, ID. The camp is open to judoka age 12...
The Sanix program has been going for a number of years encouraged by Noboru Saito and USJF. The four main aims of the program: are To give the opportunity to experience Japanese Judo and Culture to US middle-school-age, judo students who are not necessarily elite...
During the holidays I visited Japan and got to compete in the Sanix 2018 International Juvenile Judo Team Championships as well as the Taisei Cup. I competed as an individual and on a team with the help of coaches Harun Bogdanic, Sensei Saito, and Sensei Takahashi....
First off, I would like to say I’m blessed beyond measure for being giving this incredibly opportunity. My trip to Japan was truly an eye-opening Experience for me filled with Historic culture, top notch Judo randori and competition and the unforgettable people...
Looking back, I’m extremely thankful for Saito sensei’s words of encouragement to join the Sanix delegation and in turn, altering my winter comfort routine into a meaningful experience. Most of my travel outcomes in the past have been centered on the individual(s)...
