Life Celebration Of Timothy “Grey Wolf” Shepherd
Dear Friends and fellow Judokas Whether you know Sensei Eiko Shepherd personally or not, all of you have been influence by her teachings of kata and judo over the years. So many people have been taught by her and they teach you. That is the Judo way. Recently her son,...
Sensei Goro Oki
To All, It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Sensei Goro Oki. On Wednesday, 10/18/17 at 4:40pm, Sensei Oki peacefully passed away at his home with his family nearby. Sensei Oki was 96 years old and lived a long full life. Sensei Oki dedicated his...
George Tsubota Sensei
I received an email from Sensei George Tsubota’s family regarding funeral services. A private service will be held in Hawaii on October 14th, 2017. Anyone who wishes to extend condolences may do so at: The Tsubota Family45-144 Awele PlaceKaneohe, Hawaii 96744...
Martin Grisanti
Martin Grisanti, one of the founders of the Kin-Tora Judo Club in Buffalo, New York passed away on 26 September. Grisanti Sensei was 63 and an active PJC Confederate licensed referee. We will publish more information about services for Marty as we receive it. William...
Sumikichi Nozaki
Sumikichi Nozaki has passed away. We do not have any other information at this time. We will post additional information as we receive it. Robert Fukuda
Haruo Imamura Sensei’s services and obituary
Here is the information for Haruo Imamura Sensei’s services. Saturday, September 23, 2017, 10:00 - 17:00 VisitationLisle Funeral Home1605 L StreetFresno, CA 93721 Sunday, September 24, 2017, 15:00 Funeral ServiceFresno Dharma Center2660 E Alluvial AvenueFresno, CA...
Television film of “Escape from Manchuria”
Jerry Hays has written: Hello Everyone, As you may recall, Paul Murayama, member of the 1964 US Judo Olympic Team and coach of USA Judo Olympic team in 1980 and 1984, wrote a book called Escape from Manchuria: The Rescue of 1.7 Million Japanese Civilians Trapped in...
Edwin Takemori and Judo at Annapolis
An article appeared in the Capital Gazette about Edwin Takemori and Judo at the US Naval Academy. Roy Englert and Robert Fukuda
George Tsubota Sensei
We are extremely saddened to inform you that George Tsubota Sensei passed away on the 17th September. Tsubota Sensei was the head instructor at Hodokan Judo Club in Honolulu, Hawaiil and one of the pillars of 50th State Judo Association. Tsubota Sensei was very...
Haruo Imamura Sensei
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Haruo Imamura Sensei passed away at 00:30 this morning due to his illness. Imamura Sensei was the Team Captain of the Inaugural Judo Team at Tenri University. After moving to Fresno, California, Imamura Sensei was the...