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Edwin Takemori
© 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Edwin Takemori Judo Biography Edwin Takemori, a highly accomplished judoka, achieved his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1957 and currently holds the prestigious rank of Hachidan (8th degree black belt). His journey in...
Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club
Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He trained extensively at...
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Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt
Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C., Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and lifelong commitment...
22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025
Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information:
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2024 USJF Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Presidential Recognition Awards Banquet
Spend an enjoyable Saturday evening with our USJF Judo community and help to congratulate, recognize, celebrate, honor and show our appreciation for our awardees for their expertise and service to the Judo community across the USA, with Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, and the USJF!
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European Judo Union Gallery, 2008 to present
European Judo Union photos from 2008 to present. At https://www.eju.net/galleries/ the European Judo Union has posted photos, from 2008 to present. There are kata, shiai, masters, clinics and meetings.
Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
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Aug 31, 2024 | 62nd Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Pukalani, HI | Hawaii | Claude Moreau |
Sep 14, 2024 | Randori-No-Kata Clinic Jefferson City, MO | Chicago | Josh Lehmen (573) 301-1738 |
Sep 28, 2024 | Shudokan Uemura Cup Judo Championships Hilo, HI | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi |
Sep 29, 2024 | Konan Promotional Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Frances Glaze |
Oct 12, 2024 | Judo Kata Clinic Eugene, OR | Northwest | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
Oct 12, 2024 | Paul Owen Memorial Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
Nov 15, 2024 | November Kata Clinics & Certification Testing Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |