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Jeremy Glick Award to Mr. John Anderson
At the 2009 USJF Nationals at City College of San Francisco, Mr. John Anderson was awarded the 2009 Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane crash on 9/11. Many people were in awe...
Obituary for Dr. Sachio Ashida
Ashida, Sachio Ph.D. Brockport, NY Dr. Ashida passed away with dignity on June 22, 2009. Predeceased by his parents Giichiro and Yoshie Ashida, brothers Tadao and Masao, and his beloved wife Ellie. He is survived by his daughters Margaret Ashida and Janet...
Rusty Kanokogi Grant Info – UPDATED6/24/09
UPDATED - 6/24/09 Application deadline is September 30, 2009. Please check the website using the link below for more details and updated information....
Grassroots Judo™ Webpage Up
The new Grassroots Judo™ webpage is up. General information and the point rosters for 2008 are available for downloading. Please add this URL to your bookmarks: http://www.usja-judo.org/GrassRoots/ Thank you very much for your continued support of the USJF...
Robert Fukuda Selected USA Referee for 2009 World Championships
Senseis, Instructors, Coaches, Referees, Athletes, and Friends, Please spread this news around. The IJF recently issued their list of referees that will officiate the 2009 World Championships to be held in Rotterdam, Holland. Out of the eight slots...
Eldred Wins Gold – Makes USA World Judo Championship Team
Eldred Wins Gold & Makes USA’s World Judo Championship Team Hot off his bronze medal finish at the Pan American Championships, Michael Eldred of Fruitland and the Western Idaho Judo Institute, continued his pursuit of a judo berth at the London...
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| Jan 25, 2025 | Oregon State University Judo Tournament Corvallis, OR | Northwest | ✉ Julie Koyama |
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