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Video from our Roving Reporter in Russia
Our Roving Reporter, Chuck Medani, has sent a video interview with Jimmy Pedro, Jr, who talks about the prospects of the world championships. It is now the first of the videos on the home page.
Let The Worlds Begin!
The 30th Judo World Championships is about to begin in Chelyabinsk, a city of 1.1 million people, WAY out here east of the Ural Mountains of Russia. The site of the 2012 European judo championships, Chelyabinsk (che-LYA-binsk) is called the “Gateway to...
Memorial Service for Larry Kaneshiro Sensei
Dear Friends of Judo, It is with extreme sadness we announce that Larry Kaneshiro Sensei passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 26, after almost a year long battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry has been with San Jose Buddhist Judo Club since 1989. A true Judoka...
Jesse Jones
It is my sad duty to inform you that Mr. Jesse Jones passed away in his sleep earlier this morning. Memorial Service are pending, but most likely will be held on Saturday 9 August. Details will be provided when known.
Special awards in Hawaii
Special Awards Day 1 (Friday) Outstanding Technique Female: Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan. Male: Masami Blayze Sumie, Hawaii Tenri. Sportsmanship AwardFemale: Michaela Barnes, USA Stars. Male: Myles Honda, South Bay Judo. Fighting Spirit Award Female: Monica Reyes,...
Results in Hawaii (Day Three)
First Annual United States Judo Federation Senior and Masters National Championships Sunday Male Seniors Brown Belt Under 55 kg 1. Ronnie Wise III, Vacaville PAL Makimoto Judo 2. Jason Wong, PAL Makimoto Judo 3. Nathan Lee, Wadokan Judo Under 66 kg 1. Jordan...
Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
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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 |