by Stilman Davis | May 15, 2022 | Class of 2022, Lifetime Achievement Award Class
Andor Paposi-Jobb Inducted 2022 Nomination from Roy Englert, President Shufu Yudanshakai Nomination of Dr. Andor Paposi-Jobb Submitted by Roy Englert, Shufu President, with the concurrence of Miki Takemori, who will become Shufu President April 1, 2022 Born in late...
by Stilman Davis | May 15, 2022 | Class of 2022, Hall of Fame Class
© 2022 USJF all rights reserved Brian Olson inducted in 2010 © 2022 USJF all rights reserved Professional Summary My work ethic and professionalism were forged from the many years of training and competing as a 4-time Olympian. I am extremely adaptable in all of my...
by Stilman Davis | May 15, 2022 | Class of 2022, Lifetime Achievement Award Class
© 2022 USJF all rights reserved Jeff Takeda inducted in 2022 Nominating letter from Tom Jay, President Chuka Yudanshakai Good Morning Simon Sensei, Hope that all is well during these uncertain times. I’m currently the president of the Central California Black Belt...
by Stilman Davis | May 15, 2022 | Class of 2022, Hall of Fame Class
Neil Simon Inducted 2022 Nomination Letter from Jim Murray, Konan Yudanshakai US Judo Hall of Fame Nomination Mr. Brink, On behalf of the Konan executive committee and our president we are pleased to nominate Neil Simon as our yudanshakai candidate for this...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 20, 2022 | Judo Profile
USJF STORY~ Grace Talusan I started judo when I was in graduate school so I don’t have any childhood memories of growing up on the mat. My first judo memory was Mr. Ogasawara setting up two bean bags on the mat and having me roll between them for an hour straight, and...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 15, 2022 | Judo Club
The origin and meaning of our dojo name “Obukan”: the “O” refers to Oregon; Oregon was called “O-shu” or O-state by Japanese immigrants. “Bu” means martial training. “Kan” means building or training hall. Dr. Jigoro Kano, the founder of Judo, visited Oregon...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 14, 2022 | Judo Profile
USJF STORY~ Brandon Kindelberger Madagascar!? “My name is Brandon Kindelberger and I’m a member of USJF. I’m okay to say that I am a ‘no name’ within the judo community. I can’t boast on any big competition wins, but I can say that judo has been a part of my life...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 7, 2022 | Judo Profile
USJF STORY~ Krista Tsutsui Steele Fresno, CA —–> Seattle, WA “I’m Krista Tsutsui Steele and I’m a member of USJF. My judo story starts back in the 90s at the Fowler Judo Club in Central California where my dad took my siblings and me to learn the sport...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 4, 2022 | Webinar Series
Sensei Janet Johnson Janet Johnson has become one of the most visible and prominent senseis and referees in the country, with a long career in teaching judo informed by her professional educator credentials, her parallel career as a primary school teacher, and...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 2, 2022 | Judo Profile
USJF STORY~ Sayaka Torra I’m Sayaka Torra and I’ve been a member of USJF for over 30 years. I’m a 5th degree black belt, 2008 Olympian, and Senior Instructor at the East Bay Judo Institute. My dad, David Matsumoto, became the head instructor of EBJI in 1983 and 38...
