Passing of Mr. Frank Fullerton
It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Frank Fullerton, President Emeritus of USA Judo and Sports Director of the Pan American Judo Union, passed away yesterday evening in Providence Hospital, El Paso, Texas, due to cardiac complications.We will...
Passing of Mr. Takahiko Ishikawa
It is with the deepest saddness that I forward the appended message. I just received an email from Sensei Ishikawa's daughter Atsuko that he passed away in Yokohama, Japan at the age of 91. Sensei was the highest ranking black belt in the United States for so many...
Honor Society 2007 – Elementary School – Congratulations!
First Last ST YDK Dojo Kekoa Morris HI 50th State Shobukan Judo Club Kody Tamashiro HI 50th State Shobukan Judo Club Jason Li CA Central Coast Cupertino Judo Club Amos Shlomovich CA Central Coast Cupertino Judo Club Ardak...
Honor Society 2007 – Middle School / Junior High School – Congratulations!
FIRST LAST ST YDK DOJO Megan Yamaguchi HI 50th State Mililani Seidokan Judo Club Morgan Yamaguchi HI 50th State Mililani Seidokan Judo Club Kristyna Smith CA Central Coast Bay Isle Judo Juitsu/Alameda High School Joseph Adachi CA Central Coast Cupertino Judo Club...
2008 USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award
The United States Judo Federation Board of Directors has established the "USJF Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award". First prize is $1000, second prize $750, and third prize $500. The money will be paid directly to the College or University...
‘Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ‘ (The Japan Times)
Yamashita, Putin Record Judo Manual ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) He is better known for political maneuvers, but soon anyone with a DVD player will be able to check out Russian President Vladimir Putin's moves in another area of expertise: judo . . . Click the link...
‘The Art of Discipline’ (Profile of Ms. Lillian Tom – Hudson Yudanshakai)
The link below provides a profile of Ms Lillian Tom, from Kokushi Budo Institute of N.Y., Inc. Judo club, in the Hudson Yudanshakai as written in the January issue of the ASRT Scanner, a magazine for radiologic science professionals. She is the Hudson...
Passing of Mr. Masao Yamashita
It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Mr. Masao Yamashita of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away today. Yamashita Sensei turned 92 last Saturday.At this time there is no information regarding services for Yamashita Sensei. As we receive it, we will post information...
Passing of Mrs. Laureen Anderson (John)
On Wednesday January 2, 2008, John Anderson's wife, Laureen, passed away after a long illness. There will be a visitation for Laureen Anderson Friday, January 4th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Loring Byers Funeral Directors Inc., 8728...
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO “HOW TO DO IT” IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
A SIMPLE GUIDE TO "HOW TO DO IT" IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Judo will never grow into a national sport in this country if we keep our sport a secret from the communities in which we live. When you have a tournament prepare a press release and give it on the...