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Passing of Mr. Frank Fullerton

by | Jun 25, 2008 | Obituary

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Frank Fullerton, President Emeritus of USA Judo and Sports Director of the Pan American Judo Union, passed away yesterday evening in Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas, due to cardiac complications.We will...

Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa

by | Jun 9, 2008 | Obituary

It is with the deepest saddness that I forward the appended message. I just received an email from Sensei Ishikawa’s daughter Atsuko that he passed away in Yokohama, Japan at the age of 91. Sensei was the highest ranking black belt in the United States for so...

2008 USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award

by | Jan 30, 2008 | Articles

The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the "USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award".  First prize is $1000, second prize $750, and third prize $500.  The  money will be paid directly to the College or University...

Passing of Mr. Masao Yamashita

by | Jan 9, 2008 | Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Mr. Masao Yamashita of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away today. Yamashita Sensei turned 92 last Saturday.At this time there is no information regarding services for Yamashita Sensei. As we receive it, we will post information...

Passing of Mrs. Laureen Anderson (John)

by | Jan 4, 2008 | Obituary

On Wednesday January 2, 2008, John Anderson’s wife, Laureen, passed away after a long illness.  There will be a visitation for Laureen Anderson Friday, January 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc.,...