by Daniel Israel | Feb 19, 2007 | Obituary
********************************************Mr. Tom Akiyama passed away this morning. Mr. Akiyama was a past president of Nanka Yudanshakai and was an ardent supporter of judo.More information will be posted as it is...
by Daniel Israel | Dec 11, 2006 | ADJM
On Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Dallas, Texas, a meeting was conducted involving representatives from USA Judo, United States Judo Association, and United States Judo Federation.The meeting was initiated by the three organizations to discuss the future strategic...
by Daniel Israel | Dec 5, 2006 | Obituary
Keigi Horiuchi Sensei of West Covina Dojo passed away this past weekend. Horiuchi Sensei was a member of the Nanka Yudanshakai Hall of Fame.His services will be held on December 9th at 2 PM at Nishi Hongwanji, 815 E. First St, Los Angeles, CA (telephone –...
by Daniel Israel | Sep 27, 2006 | Testimonials
Margaret Catt and Katie Sell, the Keiko Fukuda Judo Scholarship recipients of 2006, have written to express their thanks. Please enjoy their letters below. The scholarships were awarded in April 2006, at the Banquet celebrating Fukuda Sensei’s 93rd birthday and...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 14, 2006 | Testimonials
August 11, 2006 United States Judo Federation Mr. Jeffrey Takeda, ASOY Chairperson Mr. Neil Simon, President P. O. Box 338 Ontario, OR 97914 Dear USJF, This letter is in regards to the Athlete Scholar of the Year scholarship, which the USJF gave to me. I would like to...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 1, 2006 | Testimonials
Dear Mr. Simon, Mr. Fukuda and Mrs. Shepard,I would like to thank the USJF for their support of my competition at the Pan American Judo Championship in the Argentina. It was a wonderful opportunity for my partner, Diane Jackson, and me to compete in the...
by Daniel Israel | Jun 27, 2006 | Obituary
Radomir Kovacevic passed away on June 15 in Belgrade after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Savka and 3 children. Cards and donations for the family may be sent directly to: Savka Kovacevic 93-09 68 th Ave Forest Hills, NY...
by Daniel Israel | Jun 5, 2006 | Obituary
It is with sadness that I bring you the news of the passing of Tsuruo Fukushima. He was operated on for a blockage in his intestines. While recovering, he was stricken with pneumonia and died on 05-12-2006 (81 years old). He started teaching...
by Daniel Israel | Jan 27, 2006 | Judo Profile
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by Daniel Israel | Nov 16, 2005 | Obituary
Mark E. Pasquinelly November 10, 1955 – November 13, 2005 “World Masters Judo Champion” Just two days after his 50th birthday, Mark E. Pasquinelly, of Corey St., Maumee collapsed, late Saturday evening and passed away just after midnight on Sunday...
