by Daniel Israel | Jan 17, 2010 | Obituary
There will be a memorial for Ms. Rusty Kanokogi on Saturday, January 23, 2009. The memorial will be from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. It wil be held at at the Huntington Hilton, 598 Broadhollow Road (Route 110), Melville, NY 11747. This is the Starrett Cup Headquarters hotel,...
by Daniel Israel | Jan 6, 2010 | Scholarship & Grants
Open letter from a USJF Athlete/Scholar Award Recipient Dear constituents of United States Judo Federation, As one of the first three recipients of the USJF Athlete/Scholar Award it is a great honor for me to be asked to give a brief update of my life. I have been a...
by Daniel Israel | Dec 30, 2009 | Scholarship & Grants
Balch Scholarship news A Note from Michael Eldred Currently I am ranked number one in the USA and trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London. This requires me to travel for training and competitions. With all of the travel I am doing, I am not able to attend...
by Daniel Israel | Dec 21, 2009 | Obituary
It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Roy Murakami passed away on December 20, 2009. Murakami Sensei was the Head Instructor of San Fernando Judo Club. A service for Murakami Sensei will be held on: December 29, 2009 @ 2:00...
by Daniel Israel | Nov 19, 2009 | Obituary
Hello Everyone, It is with very heavy hearts and tremendous sadness that we inform everyone that Rusty Kanokogi passed away this morning, Saturday, November 21, 2009. We will distribute news and announcements as we receive it. Thank you....
by Daniel Israel | Oct 13, 2009 | Obituary
Toshiaki Inouye peacefully passed away on September 29, 2009. Inouye Sensei was born on March 9, 1925, in Hilo, Hawaii. His lifelong pursuit of Judo began at the age of 9 in 1934. He received the rank of Shodan on November 10, 1941 at the age 16. On April 5,...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 15, 2009 | Scholarship & Grants
Congratulations to all those who were eligible and took the time to apply for the Athlete Scholar of the Year award and scholarships. This competition continues to grow and develop as our USJF members recognize the value and importance of education. With...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 5, 2009 | Articles
After the USJF Junior National Judo Championships What’s the best way to unwind after a hectic national event? – Attending the two day Ronda Rousey Judo clinic in the beautiful dojo at City College of San Francisco Judo Club. Earlier in the afternoon we...
by Daniel Israel | Jul 20, 2009 | Obituary
Brockport: Sachio Ashida, Ph.D. Dr. Sachio Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009. A celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Ashida will be hosted by his daughters, Margaret Ashida and Janet Ashida Johnson on Sunday, August 2, 2009 from...
by Daniel Israel | Jul 12, 2009 | Articles
Congratulations to the following competitors for receiving their shodan for their performance July 11 – 12, 2009 at City College of San Francisco. Flora Ziprin, CA Spencer Augustine, CA Giovante Ortiz, CA Batsugun Shodan Promotion: At USJF Junior, Youth,...
