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USJF Funds team to Irish Open

by | Sep 23, 2005 | Articles

United States Judo Federation Funds Team to Irish Open A team of eleven athletes will represent the United States Judo Federation at the Irish Open Judo Championships in Dublin, Ireland October 22-23. Through a rigorous selection process, a team of 22 ‘bright...

Passing of Furukawa Sensei

by | Sep 21, 2005 | Obituary

SENSEI LOUIS MASAMICHI FURUKAWA December 12, 1914 to August 30, 2005 USJF 7th Dan This is to informed the judo community regarding the late Furukawa Sensei, my Uncle. Furukawa Sensei started judo when he was 14 years old at the Seinan Dojo. He was part of the very...

Thank you note from Michael Eldred

by | Sep 10, 2005 | Testimonials

August 7, 2005 United States Judo Federation Dr. Chris Mitsuoka, JYDS Chairperson Dr. David Matsumoto, Development Chairperson Mr. Vaughn Imada, Development C0-Chairperson Mr. Noboru Saito, President P.O. Box 338 Ontario, OR 97914 Dear USJF, This letter is in regards...

Thank you note from Maccabiah Team

by | Aug 24, 2005 | Testimonials

August 17, 2005 Dear Robert, On behalf of the 2005 USA Maccabiah Judo Team I would like to thank the United States Judo Federation for their donation of judo bags. The team enjoyed success taking a bronze medal in the team competition behind very strong Israeli and...

Death of Gene Mauro

by | Aug 22, 2005 | Obituary

Hello All, As most of you know, Gene Mauro, age 67, passed away this past Wednesday, August 17, 2005, after a short illness. Gene, a shichidan, was the US National Open Division Champion in 1967. In addition, he was a member of the US World Team in 1967 for the World...

Jeremy Glick Award Announced!

by | Aug 11, 2005 | Articles

July 9, 2005 Dear Mr. Jim Onchi, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the fourth recipient of this award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane crash on 9/11. Many...

Kitaura Referee Grant Awarded!

by | Aug 11, 2005 | Scholarship & Grants

Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Grant July 9, 2005 The USJF Tamo Kitaura Referee Development Committee is very proud in selecting Mr. Andrew Connelly, Mr. Nick Goodly, Mr Mark Hirota and Ms Joan Miller as grant recipients for 2005. They join the prestigious company...

July 2005 Development Committee Minutes

by | Jul 28, 2005 | Uncategorized

USJF Development Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, 8 July 2005 Los Angeles, CA Call to Order at 12:00 P.M. Quorum established with 6 members present. Guests: Robert Fukuda, Neil Simon, Keith Hayashi Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting – MSP. Reports...

Passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido

by | Jul 20, 2005 | Obituary

With great sorrow, I advise you of the passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido (Hachidan-Shunyo Kan Judo Club), 103, of Honolulu, on 14 July 2005. Born in Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He is survived by sons, Raymond, Calvin, Dr. Ralph, Daniel and Steven; daughters, Elaine, Laura...