by Daniel Israel | Jul 12, 2009 | Tournament Results
Congratulations to all the recipients of the special awards at this years USJF Nationals. It was difficult to select the award winners as the judo was very good and continues to improve. Congratulations as all your work and training has made you...
by Daniel Israel | Jul 11, 2009 | Articles
At the 2009 USJF Nationals at City College of San Francisco, Mr. John Anderson was awarded the 2009 Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane crash on 9/11. Many people were in awe...
by Daniel Israel | Jun 25, 2009 | Obituary
Ashida, Sachio Ph.D. Brockport, NY Dr. Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009. Predeceased by his parents Giichiro and Yoshie Ashida, brothers Tadao and Masao, and his beloved wife Ellie. He is survived by his daughters Margaret Ashida and Janet...
by Daniel Israel | Jun 24, 2009 | Scholarship & Grants
UPDATED – 6/24/09 Application deadline is September 30, 2009. Please check the website using the link below for more details and updated information....
by Daniel Israel | Jun 12, 2009 | Articles
The new Grassroots Judo™ webpage is up. General information and the point rosters for 2008 are available for downloading. Please add this URL to your bookmarks: http://www.usja-judo.org/GrassRoots/ Thank you very much for your continued support of the USJF...
by Daniel Israel | Jun 5, 2009 | Referee
Senseis, Instructors, Coaches, Referees, Athletes, and Friends, Please spread this news around. The IJF recently issued their list of referees that will officiate the 2009 World Championships to be held in Rotterdam, Holland. Out of the eight slots...
by Daniel Israel | May 20, 2009 | Tournament Results
Eldred Wins Gold & Makes USA’s World Judo Championship Team Hot off his bronze medal finish at the Pan American Championships, Michael Eldred of Fruitland and the Western Idaho Judo Institute, continued his pursuit of a judo berth at the London...
by Daniel Israel | May 19, 2009 | Tournament Results
Eldred Wins Bronze Medal At Senior Pan American Championships London 2012 Olympic Hopeful, Michael Eldred, of Fruitland, Idaho and the Western Idaho Judo Institute competed at the 2009 Senior Pan American Judo Championships on Friday, March 27, 2009, at the Centro...
by Daniel Israel | May 6, 2009 | Referee
I have been informed that Raymond Saito, loyal Life Member of the USJF and 50th State yudanshakai passed the IJF "A" Referee exam in Mauritius, Africa. The Referee Development and Certification Committee would like to congratulate Raymond on this well...
by Daniel Israel | Apr 27, 2009 | Referee
Calvin Terada, a Member of the USJF Referee Committee has passed the IJF "A" Referee Test in Havana Cuba. He has been a loyal and respected Member of the USJF and the Referee Certification Committee. We Congratulate Calvin on his fantastic...