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ESIX Fast Facts Report
For the attention of all senseis Attached is an ESIX Fast Facts article regarding the recent medical report indicating a link between concussions and Lou Gehrig's disease, and the need for concussion management by sports organizations. Please take a few minutes to...
Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste
Bernard Edwin Baptiste September 8, 1920 — September 1, 2010 I regret to inform you that Sensei Bernard E. Baptiste, Sichidan, passed away, at his home in Pacific Grove on Wednesday evening, September 1, just before 7:00pm. He would have been 90 on September 8....
Report of Korea Busan City Sports Festival
Report of 2010 USJF High School Team Tournament Busan, Korea From Steve Gibson. I have been in Judo for the past 30 years and am currently a Sandan at San-Shi Judo Club in Vista CA. My son is Tommy Gibson, and has been on the mat with me since he was very young. This...
“Judo somewhere between a tango and football”
A news story about Judo "The Gentle Way" features Stan Sochanek at the Grand Rapids Judo Club.
Mr Teruyoshi Yamaguchi on Tokai Judo Mission (Email to 50th State YDK Members)
Sharing an email from Mr Teruyoshi Yamaguchi to Ms Natalie Roy Dear Members of the 50th State, Since we have worked together on many occasions, I hope you will understand that the "Tokai Judo mission" is not making champions only, but we are making world peace through...
Letter of thanks
Dear Committee Members, As we all know, many times we will question why we embark in the journey to become a referee. But when someone takes the time to recognize your efforts it seems to make the challenges of that journey appear trivial. It is with great pleasure,...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |