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Archive appreciation

Dear Vaughn Imada, I have known Jerry Hays for many years (20+). I know he is very dedicated to preserving the history and documents of American Judo’s Past. Jerry provides me and many others from time to time articles and pictures from the Past. I enjoy very much...

2011 Sanix – a report on my experiences

When I was told that I was chosen to represent the United States at the 2011 Sanix Judo Tournament, in Fukuoka, Japan, I was in complete shock. At first, I didn’t believe that I was selected. Once I realized my sensei, Eiko Shepherd, wasn’t joking I...

Thank you letter

To the United States Judo Federation I would like to thank you for your continued show of support by helping to fund myself and others on the US Kata Team that traveled to Frankfurt, Germany for the 2011 Kata and Grand Masters World Championship this past June. I have...

Sanix Trip 2010 Observations

Travel Diary Daniela Gomez, Judoka Sanix Trip 2010 Observer Even though I was not part of the U.S Sanix Team (I am sixteen), I was lucky enough to be able to accompany my sister to Japan. I think the Sanix Trip was a great experience for my sister and I, and our Judo...

Sanix 2010 diary

Travel Diary Gabriela Gomez, Judoka At the 2010 Sanix Competition Wednesday — December 22, 2010 When we first got to the airport I was sick of airport food and wanted to see where I was staying. My Dad, my sister and I gathered our bags and left the customs...

Thank you letters from Sanix trip

My time at Sanix was one of the best I have ever had. Everything from the people to the environment were incredible. Every second, every minute I was there I had the time of my life. Even though the training was intense it was definitely worth it because you learn a...