by Stilman Davis | Jan 26, 2011 | Administration News
Concussion in Sports Fast Facts A concussion is a brain injury and all are serious. Most concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Recognition and proper response to concussions when they first occur can help prevent further injury or even death. What is a...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 25, 2011 | Judo Profile
97 year-old living legend, Keiko Fukuda (Kodokan 9th dan) lives her life by these words, her motto. These words are also the title of the documentary film about her inspirational life. We have finished filming and now the challenge is to raise the finishing funds, as...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 23, 2011 | Testimonials
My time at Sanix was one of the best I have ever had. Everything from the people to the environment were incredible. Every second, every minute I was there I had the time of my life. Even though the training was intense it was definitely worth it because you learn a...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 23, 2011 | Tournament Results
A Konan/United States Judo Federation team attended the 4th Training Camp associated with the 2010 Sanix Tournament for Overseas Teams from Thursday, December 23 – Friday, December 24 (for 2 days) in Munkata, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. The purpose of the SANIX...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 7, 2011 | Judo Profile
George Harris, a member of the inaugural 1964 US Olympic Judo Team, spent time with many of us in San Dimas, California last month at the Winter Nationals. It was a shock to hear that George had an aggressive form of cancer and that he was hospitalized and had been...
by Stilman Davis | Nov 29, 2010 | Scholarship & Grants
Here is an opportunity for judo players who are graduating from High School to apply for college scholarship assistance. Since its existence the George Balch Scholarship program has helped a number of young people with college expenses. Applicants must be planning on...
by Stilman Davis | Sep 29, 2010 | Administration News
ORDER YOUR COLLECTOR’S PATCH WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!!! Contact the USJA office by calling toll free (877-411-3409) to order. Price marked down from $5.00 per patch to $3.00. Hurry, supplies won’t last!!!
by Stilman Davis | Sep 20, 2010 | Articles
For the attention of all senseis Attached is an ESIX Fast Facts article regarding the recent medical report indicating a link between concussions and Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the need for concussion management by sports organizations. Please take a few minutes...
by Stilman Davis | Sep 7, 2010 | Obituary
Bernard Edwin Baptiste September 8, 1920 — September 1, 2010 I regret to inform you that Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste, Sichidan, passed away, at his home in Pacific Grove on Wednesday evening, September 1, just before 7:00pm. He would have been 90 on September 8....
by Stilman Davis | Sep 7, 2010 | Tournament Results
Report of 2010 USJF High School Team Tournament Busan, Korea From Steve Gibson. I have been in Judo for the past 30 years and am currently a Sandan at San-Shi Judo Club in Vista CA. My son is Tommy Gibson, and has been on the mat with me since he was very young. This...
