by Mitchell Palacio | Jul 11, 2021 | Webinar Series
July 11, 2021 Sensei Roy Kawaji – Portland Judo Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time. He will share his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and retains members. Sensei Kawaji’s guidance promises to be...
by Mitchell Palacio | Sep 10, 2020 | Class of 2020, Hall of Fame Class
Robert Brink Class of 2020 Robert Brink 58 years in the trenches as young competitor and as 100% volunteer teacher, coach of many medalists, referee, club founder and administrator such activities including: U.S. Navy-Marine...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2020 | Class of 2021, Hall of Fame Class
Clyde Worthen Inducted 2020 Clyde Worthen Hudson Judo Yudanshakai wroteWe wish to nominate Sensei Clyde Worthen, 6th Dan, for inclusion in the USJF Hall of Fame in the competitor, coaching, and program administrator categories. Sensei Worthen has devoted his adult...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2019 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Allan Coage Class of 1993 Allan Coage Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring names Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. He won a bronze...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2018 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Donn Draeger Class of 1994 Donn Draeger Draeger reportedly began his involvement in the martial arts while living in the Chicago area, at around the age of 7 or 8. His first training was in jujutsu, but he soon changed to judo and by age 10, he reportedly achieved the...
