by Stilman Davis | Feb 23, 2018 | Testimonials
2017 Sanix Judo Report by David Michael Capron Although I have been to several countries in Europe on more than one occasion, not in a thousand years would I have dreamed of being able to visit Japan. Thanks tothe vision and generosity of several people, going to...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 8, 2018 | Tournament Results
Last month the team returned from the Sanix program. Here are the articles and photos sent on by the participants. 2017 Sanix Judo Report from Steven Salazar Thank you notes and appreciation of Sanix from Anastasija Kosic Rio Ohtake’s thank you and report from...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 6, 2018 | Testimonials
Over this past winter, I was given the opportunity to train and compete in Japan alongside other Judokas from around the United States. I can safely say that throughout the whole trip, there was not one part I found disappointing or boring. I thought that everything...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 30, 2018 | Testimonials
My trip to Japan was an amazing experience. I learned many new things, and I had a lot of fun! I got to meet kids from other countries around the world, and I even had the opportunity to train with them. I also got to see several beautiful places in the area. Everyone...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 19, 2018 | Testimonials
I had many good experiences participating in the SANIX tournament and camp in Japan. First several wonderful teachers came and taught us many useful techniques. I will review what I have been taught and will try to use them in future competitions. Second, our team won...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 15, 2018 | Testimonials
from Michael Mooney and Carsono Furneaux An appreciation of the Sanix 2017 trip from Michael Mooney. An appreciation of the Sanix 2017 trip from Carson Furneaux.
by Stilman Davis | Jan 10, 2018 | Testimonials
SANIX 2017 By Makayla Paige Cox The SANIX trip has allowed me to grow as a person and judoka for two years in a row. For both years, I trained my hardest and made new friends from several different countries. I was given the opportunity to visit some of Japan’s most...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 8, 2018 | Tournament Results
2017 Sanix & Taisei Cup US Participant List: Boy’s Team: Tohkon Team COACH – Michael Mooney, Douglas Tono PLAYER: David Capron, Chicago, IL PLAYER: Cornel Childs, St. Louis, MO PLAYER: Carson Furneaux, Windsor, Ontario PLAYER: Steven J Salazar, Los Angeles,...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2018 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Donn Draeger Class of 1994 Donn Draeger Draeger reportedly began his involvement in the martial arts while living in the Chicago area, at around the age of 7 or 8. His first training was in jujutsu, but he soon changed to judo and by age 10, he reportedly achieved the...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2018 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Don Moon Kikuchi Class of 1993 Don Moon Kikuchi Don “Moon” Kikuchi was the head instructor of the San Jose Buddhist Judo Club for 40 years, a position he assumed in 1952, five years after the club’s inception when founder Yoshihiro Uchida, now Head Coach at SJSU, left...
