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Regarding Sensei Kinya Sakamoto
On April 10, 2020, Kinya Sakamoto, Sensei, 8th dan, passed away at the age of 96. Sensei retired as a successful landscaper. He is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Sensei Sakamoto started judo at the age of 13 at the Bakersfield...
Kodokan Instructor, Sensei Murata 8th Dan, Dies
It is with great sadness that I make this announcement. On April 9, 2020 Kodokan master instructor, Sensei Murata, 8th Dan, passed away from complications with his heart. He was living in Japan. Many of us in the United States were fortunate to receive his very...
Letter from the American Judo Alliance & American Judo Development Model Leadership
Hello Everyone, A joint letter from the Presidents of the American Judo Alliance with regard to financial resources that may be available to individuals and dojos due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please distribute to any interested parties. Thank you very...
Obituary for Haruo Makimoto
Here is a link to an obituary for Haruo Makimoto first published in The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 11, 2020. See his entry in the USJF Judo Hall of Fame
Letter from Michael Eldred (ASOY)
The Athlete Scholar of the Year (ASOY) award provided several opportunities for me. I was fortunate enough to receive the award six times. Two important opportunities the award provided are: (1) Allowing me to focus more time on academic and athletic goals during...
About the five star San Jose Buddhist Judo Club
San Jose Buddhist Judo Club web site The San Jose Buddhist Judo Club was established in 1947. The club has two locations in San Jose, CA. The club is a member of Central Coast Judo Association. Currently approximately 185 members with 22 instructors. Instructors are...
Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
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Jan 12, 2025 | 2025 IJF Rules Clinic Springfield, VA | Shufu | ✉ Sharon Landstreet (571) 216-8989 |
Jan 18, 2025 | 2025 Fresno Judo Club Kata Clinic Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | |
Jan 18, 2025 | January 2025 Winter Tournament Anchorage, AK | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg (907) 250-7895 |
Jan 19, 2025 | Konan Promotional Clinic Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
Feb 15, 2025 | 2025 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids, MI | Konan | ✉ Jim Murray (616) 293-1568 |
Feb 23, 2025 | Konan Promotional Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
Feb 28, 2025 | Kata Clinic with Eiko Shepherd Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |