by Mitchell Palacio | Aug 11, 2022 | Webinar Series
James Bregman Arguably the first and best-known American judo icon, Jim Bregman has devoted his life to the sport as a competitor, teacher, and administrator. A member of the USA’s first Olympic judo team and Bronze medal winner, World Championship medalist, Pan...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jun 12, 2022 | Webinar Series
Few American judoka can claim careers comparable to that of Hector Estevez. His incredible record of competition, from its beginnings in Cuba all the way to earning his place as an Olympian, has been followed by an equally impressive rise through the top ranks...
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...
