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...
by Stilman Davis | Aug 28, 2010 | Articles
A news story about Judo “The Gentle Way” features Stan Sochanek at the Grand Rapids Judo Club.
by Stilman Davis | Aug 1, 2010 | Articles
Sharing an email from Mr Teruyoshi Yamaguchi to Ms Natalie Roy Dear Members of the 50th State, Since we have worked together on many occasions, I hope you will understand that the “Tokai Judo mission” is not making champions only, but we are making world...
by Stilman Davis | 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,...
by Stilman Davis | 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...
