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ESIX Fast Facts Report

by | 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...

Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste

by | 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....

Report of Korea Busan City Sports Festival

by | 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...

Letter of thanks

by | Jul 29, 2010 | Testimonials

Dear Committee Members, As we all know, many times we will question why we embark in the journey to become a referee. But when someone takes the time to recognize your efforts it seems to make the challenges of that journey appear trivial. It is with great pleasure,...

10th Annual USJF National Kata Clinic

by | Jul 21, 2010 | Kata

24–26 September 2010, Boise, ID The forms for this event are available now – Waiver and Registration I urge everyone to begin setting their hotel reservations at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Boise. They have a series of blocked suites with the promotion code found...
Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi

Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi

by | Jul 21, 2010 | Hall of Fame Class

This year five people were honored with entry into the Hall of Fame. Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi Rusty is often called “the Mother of Women’s Judo”. She lived for judo. She was passionate about judo as a participant. Her entry into Judo was in...