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SJSU Honors Judo Legend Yoshihiro Uchida

May 18, 2013 | Articles

Yoshihiro Uchida – local boy, World War II veteran, alumnus, part-time instructor and the driving force behind judo's rise to an Olympic sport – was honored for an astounding 65 years of service to the university. This is a record not...

William “Bill” John Castro, President of Southern Pacific Judo Yudanshaki

May 13, 2013 | Obituary

William "Bill" John Castro, Sr., 87, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, May 2nd. Bill was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on April 26, 1926 to Frank and Elizabeth Castro and was raised in the Kalihi-Palama neighborhood where he attended Likelike Grammar...

The Order of the Rising Sun conferred upon Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama

May 7, 2013 | Articles

Japan Imperial Decoration The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette has been conferred upon Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama, President of Japan America Society of Southern Colorado Mr Paul Kuniaki Maruyama The Consulate-General of Japan in...

Judo in the Navy

Apr 21, 2013 | Articles

Hello Everyone, If you visit the story entitled, Sharpening the Warrior Spirit, you will see how two people use judo to better themselves and the Navy. The first part of the story is about Robert Turnquest, as an IT instructor with his status as a...

Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful shown in Moscow

Apr 14, 2013 | Articles

We have amazing news hot off the press! We are so happy to announce that Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful has received the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the 2013 International Festival of Sports Movies in Moscow, Russia. The award...

Sensei Victor Elon Anderson

Apr 3, 2013 | Obituary

Sensei Victor Anderson, Godan, of Sacramento Judo Club died unexpectedly March 31, 2013. He was a life-long member of the US Judo community. He has been a member and contributing senior instructor of Sacramento Judo Club, a member of the Sacramento...

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Feb 14, 2026	JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI	Hawaii	✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 2026	2026 IJF Rules Clinic Springfield, VA	Shufu	✉ Sharon Landstreet (571) 216-8989
Feb 15, 2026	Warriors Quest Honolulu, Hi	50th State	✉ Everett Pavo
Feb 21, 2026	2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI	Konan	✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026	Konan Promotional Northville, MI	Konan	✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 2026	75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR	Intermountain	✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026	Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE	Chicago	✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 2026	2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV	Intermountain	✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 2026	2026 Virginia Open Championships Sterling, VA	Shufu	✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8992
Mar 14, 2026	2026 Spring University Training Camp Honolulu, HI	50th State	✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 20, 2026	70th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR	Northwest	✉ Rod Conduragis
May 16, 2026	PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA	Pacific Southwest	✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026	Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA	Northwest	✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026	Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA	San Joaquin	✉ Krista Steele