by Stilman Davis | May 30, 2012 | Articles
A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy Cahill. Her film was the Editor’s Pick at CNN’s iReport. Take a look. Our...
by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2012 | Obituary
I am saddened to report the passing of Ralph Reyes, national referee and long time friend to many in all segments of the judo community. Ralph produced many national champions at the Jamie Towers Judo Club where he was the head instructor, traveled with them around...
by Stilman Davis | May 22, 2012 | Testimonials
This will be the 5th time USJF high school development program will attend the Festival in Busan, Korea. See the revised schedule. If you are interested in attending, here are the requirements: USJF member 10 – 12th grade in high school 70 kg or more (because...
by Stilman Davis | May 16, 2012 | Articles
The following individuals passed the Pan American Judo Confederation examination for “C” Referee Licenses at the US Open in Dural, Florida on May 12, 2012. Mr. David Malek, WI Mr. David Allen, MT Mr. Ryan Shimokawa, HI Mr. Sheldon Konno, HI On behalf of the USJF...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 2, 2012 | Articles
Yoshihiro Uchida celebrated his 92nd birthday on Sunday. Even more impressive is that for 66 of his years, Uchida has been coaching judo at San Jose State University. He built the program into a national power and has almost single-handedly elevated the stature and...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 28, 2012 | Testimonials
When I first got there I was very cold. But as soon as my mom and I got the room heated up we were good. The first day of practice was very hard. We had 20 rounds of randori and 12 rounds of newaza 3minutes each. There were about twice as many Japanese people as there...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 27, 2012 | Obituary
We are sad to announce that Sensei Shuzo Chris Kato, 7th Dan, Seattle Dojo has passed away. For his obituary, please click here
by Stilman Davis | Feb 21, 2012 | Obituary
Guy Matsuoka, one of the founders of the Twin Falls Judo Club and the judo program at the College of Southern Idaho, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Matsuoka Sensei was 95 years old. Guy’s obituary
by Stilman Davis | Feb 16, 2012 | Obituary
Sensei Leigh, formerly the head instructor for Leeward Judo Club and also Kapolei Judo Club, passed away in his sleep from a heart attack on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Funeral for Leigh NakamotoFriday, March 9, 2012 – open to everyoneVisitation: 5:30...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 16, 2012 | Obituary
Sensei Honjiyo, 5-dan (USJF/ KDK) of Hanapepe Judo Club passed on on Feb 3, 2012. Sensei Honjiyo was a long time member of the USJF and Hawaii YDK and probably the only established genuine Judo club on the island of Kauai.Services will be on Saturday February 18, 2012...
