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Reminder — Traditions of the Kodokan

Jul 2, 2018 | Articles

Here follows information from the brochure Traditions of the Kodokan Clinic On Friday, July 6, 2018 at the Amway Grand Hotel, Grand Rapids MI, host hotel for the 2018 USJF/USJA Junior Nationals, there will be a unique judo opportunity. Lecture and...

Albert Aoki

Jun 30, 2018 | Class of 2018, Hall of Fame Class

Albert Aoki Inducted 2018 Albert Masaji Aoki was born on January 28, 1933, and died on April 21, 2021 (see his obituary here). The Aoki Family judo tradition originated in Kumamoto, Japan. Aoki states in the second edition of his autobiography,...

Passing of Sensei Virgil Goodwine

May 1, 2018 | Obituary

Tom Sheehan writes: As many of you know, Virgil Goodwine recently passed away. Virgil obtained the rank of Rokudan. He was student under George Funakoshi Ohio State University. When George retired Virgil took over as head instructor at OSU. He...

American Judo Alliance Agreement — A Letter to USA Judo Members

Apr 26, 2018 | ADJM

April 5, 2018 Dear USA Judo Members, We have heard from many of you that you are as excited as we are about the recent American Judo Alliance Agreement (“The Agreement”) and collaborative partnership with USJA and USJF. We have also heard from some...

2018 Study Abroad Japan Camp

Apr 20, 2018 | Articles

Open to male and female USJF Judoka with demonstrated competitive experience Participant requirements: Must have been a USJF member for at least 3 years Club must be a USJF-registered club Recommendation from their sesnsei describing good character...

Passing of Professor Sensei Luis Guardia – Kudan 9th Degree Red Belt

Mar 20, 2018 | Obituary

Hector Estevez sent notice of the death of Sensei Guardia On Saturday March 17th, 2018 we received the sad news that our beloved Professor and Sensei Luis Guardia passed away in the City Miami Florida USA. He was surrounded by his family, his wife...

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