by Daniel Israel | May 25, 2005 | Obituary
Dear Judoka Everywhere, It is a sad task indeed to have to relay that Sensei Henry K. Okamura passed away yesterday evening at 9:25. He was experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the day and was taken to the hospital. His passing brought an end to his valiant...
by Daniel Israel | May 3, 2005 | Kata
USJF Kata Development Committee Yudanshakai Development Guidelines RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BUILDING KATA IN THE YUDANSHAKAI Introduce kata to beginning players. Let them observe kata being performed and require that they go through the motions of set one of Nage no Kata....
by Daniel Israel | May 3, 2005 | Kata
Kata Development Committee Minutes 18 April 2005 Coral Room E, Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach, VA Meeting called to order The meeting was called to order by Eiko Shepherd at 8:00 PM 18 April 2005 Members in Attendance: John Anderson, Frances Glaze, Jan Graden, Mike...
by Daniel Israel | May 2, 2005 | Uncategorized
USJF Development Committee Meeting Agenda and Minutes Thursday, 21 April 2005 Virginia Beach, VA Call to Order The meeting was called to order by David Matsumoto at 12:30 pm. In attendance were the following members: Matsumoto, Vaughn Imada, Karen Mackey, Ann Marie...
by Daniel Israel | Apr 29, 2005 | Administration News
MINUTES USJF National Teachers’ Institute Sub-Committee Meeting April 18, 2005 Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, Coral E. 1 pm -2 pm AGENDA ADDITIONS OR MODIFICATIONS. None ATTENDANCE: Members: Dean Markovics, Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, John Anderson, Bryan Matsuoka...
by Daniel Israel | Apr 29, 2005 | Uncategorized
Minutes JYDS April 18, 2005 2pm – 3:30 PM Virginia Beach, VA Attendance: Members: Dean Markovics, Bryan Matsuoka, Chris Mitsuoka (Chair) Observers: Todd Jones(CSCVB), Felix Lanier(CJBBA), Greg Goebel(Shufu), Helen McProuty(Shufu), Jeff Takeda(Chuka), Robert...
by Daniel Israel | Apr 4, 2005 | Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Ed Alseika. Ed was 73 years old and at his bedside was his wife, Shoko. Ed was raised in an Orphan Home in Massachusetts. He joined the US Navy at the age of 17. During his twenty years of service to the Nation, he...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 24, 2004 | Administration News
A simple guide to "How to do it" in Public Relations Judo will never grow into a national sport in this country if we keep our sport a secret from the communities in which we live. When you have a tournament prepare a press release and give it on the same...
by Daniel Israel | Aug 11, 2004 | Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we inform you that Mr. George Uchida quietly passed away on Friday morning, August 6, 2004. A memorial service for Uchida Sensei will be held at the White River Buddhist Temple in Auburn, Washington, on Saturday, August 21, 2004, at 1:00...
by Daniel Israel | Jul 6, 2004 | Obituary
Passing of Ken Tamai It is with great sadness that I must inform you of the passing of Ken Tamai.? Ken passed away a approximately 9 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time this morning June 30, 2004, in Honolulu, Hawaii.??Interment will be in Honolulu, Hawaii at the convenience...
