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Death of Takeda Sensei
It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Jeffrey Takeda passed away suddenly earlier today. Takeda Sensei was the Head Instructor for the West Clovis Judo Club and also the President of Chuka Judo Yudanshakai. He also served as the Chairperson for the...
2016 George C. Balch Scholarship Application Deadline
The deadline for applications for the 2016 Balch Scholarship is Thursday, June 15, 2016. Please visit the Balch Scholarship Committee page for details. Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Balch Committee. Scholarship amounts will be determined by the...
Obituary for Lowell Slaven
Here is a link to the obituary for Lowell Slaven.
Congratulations, Raymond Saito
Raymond Saito, IJF-A – Gold Medal Match Referee Congratulations to Mr. Raymond Saito, IJF-A, of 50th State Yudanshakai, for his selection as referee for the Women's –78 kg. finals at the recent Havana Grand Prix. Mr. Saito is the latest member of the long line of USJF...
2015 Sanix Tournament Report
The team that represented the US Konan team this year was made up of 4 male athletes and 3 female athletes. To help support the team, 5 staff members made the trip to Fukuoka. Male Team Members Sergio Tinoco (13) – Grand Rapids, MI Mitchel Nakayama (13) – Portage MI...
Dr. Bruce Edward Wilson M.D.
At the age 65, Bruce Edward Wilson passed away peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living on Wednesday February 4, 2016 after a 20 year struggle with Parkinson's disease. Bruce dedicated his life to helping children as a pediatrician. A proud graduate of Michigan State...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Oregon State University Judo Tournament Corvallis, OR | Northwest | ✉ Julie Koyama |
| 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 |