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To remember Fukuda Sensei, “Mrs Judo”

We interred Sensei’s ashes this morning. A very nice gathering/service. And the film festival hosted a special free community screening of the film this afternoon. Please go to www.today.com to see a very nice short slide show of celebrating Sensei. Sent by...

Yone now available in English

Yoshisada Yonezuka, Sensei, 9th Dan, came to the USA in the early 1960’s after graduating from Nihon University in Japan. ‘Yone’, as many of his students and friends call him has recently published the English version of his book titled, Yone. The...

All-American Judo Membership (AAJM)

The All-American Judo Membership is available for purchase though USJF. Please download the application form. The All-American Judo Membership (AAJM) is a cooperative program between USA Judo, United States Judo Association, and the USJF. It allows those who wish to...

Memorial Service in Honor of Keiko Fukuda Sensei

A memorial service in honor of Keiko Fukuda Sensei will be held at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94102 on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM. If you wish to send a donation in honor of Fukuda Sensei it would be greatly appreciated...

Jim Onchi tribute

This story appeared in The Oregonian written by John Canzano, the sports columnist of that paper. The strips of sod placed over the soil on his cemetery plot haven’t yet taken root. It’s been a couple of weeks since 94-year-old Jim Onchi was buried at...

Keiko Fukuda Sensei

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Keiko Fukuda Sensei passed away at about 2:30 PM today, Saturday, 2/9/13. Fukuda Sensei was 99 years of age. We will provide more information as we receive it.

Onchi Sensei has taken his last bow

Onchi Sensei’s family have asked me to post that all are welcome to the viewing and the services honoring Onchi Sensei. There will be a viewing at Rose City Funeral Home Friday, Jan. 25th from noon to 5pm, Sat. From 9 – 4pm, Sun. 1pm – 4pm &...