by Stilman Davis | May 25, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award Class
© 2024, Eric Spears, all rights reserved Judo Biography Eric is a sixth degree USJF black belt (Rokudan). He is currently certified as a self Defense Trainer and Master Level Instructor by USJF as well as a Continental Coach with USA Judo and is a Life Member of...
by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award Class
James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast commitment to community service and youth development. Born and...
by Stilman Davis | May 23, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
© 2024, USJF, all rights reserved Frank N. Morales Jr. Judo Biography Sometimes in life it is easy to overlook the influence and consistency of some people, maybe it is because of their ubiquity or their quiet, humble and behind the scenes presence....
by Stilman Davis | May 22, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
© 2024 Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Karen Whilden Judo Biography Karen started judo in college in 1970 and has continued practicing judo ever since. Upon returning home from college, she found a wealth of judo in Los Angeles (Nanka) which meant that judo did...
by Stilman Davis | May 22, 2024 | Class of 2024, Lifetime Achievement Award
Fran Vall © 2024 photo courtesy of Chuck Medani Judo Biography Fran Vall is one of those small, quiet people who are easily missed in a dojo, but she has created an outsized and outstanding impact as a kata competitor, instructor, technical official,...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 17, 2023 | Class of 2023, Lifetime Achievement Award Class
Rodney “Rocky” Kalani Lima Rodney “Rocky” Kalani Lima © 2023, USJF, all rights reserved Inducted 2023. Rodney “Rocky” Kalani Lima was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1947, he came to the mainland after graduation to attend Boise Junior College. In...
