by Stilman Davis | Jul 14, 2019 | Obituary
On Thursday, July 11, 2019, Gerald Wee, devoted husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away surrounded by his family. Jerry was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 3, 1951. He graduated from Cass Tech High School and went on the Wayne State University....
by Stilman Davis | Jun 27, 2019 | Self Defense
The Self Defense Committee has been assisting several Yudanshakais in launching their own self defense committees. Over that last three years, the Committee has offered grants to Yudanshakais through the development committee to launch programs. Several Yudanshakias...
by Stilman Davis | Jun 25, 2019 | Scholarship & Grants
The 2019 Keiko Fukuda Scholarship recipient was Totie Oishi. Unfortunately, she was not able to attend the Senior National this year. Torie sent me, as Chair of the Scholarship Committee, this letter of appreciation after receiving the check.
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Haruo Imamura Inducted 2019 Imamura Sensei began his study of judo when he was ten years old in Tamana, Japan under his first judo instructor, Hiroyuki Nishii. During his senior year as team captain, he led Tamana High School to a 3rd place finish in the All Japan...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Mitchell Palacio Inducted 2019 Beginning his judo journey at the age of 4 under the tutelage of his father, Ben Palacio, Mitchell continues to be a presence in the development of judo in the United States. First excelling in judo competition as a youth then going on...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Haruo Makimoto Inducted 2019 Judo 8th Dan – USJF Head instructor of the Okubo Judo Club in Sacramento, California Judo instructor for more than 50 years in the Sacramento area Former Judo instructor of Sacramento Judo Club Continental (IJF-B) referee license...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Jongoon Kim Inducted 2019 A native of Taegu, South Korea, Kim served as president of the National Collegiate Association, as well as the National Coaches Association in the early 1970s. He also participated in the Olympic as an official on three occasions – in...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Copyright 2019 Charles Medani. All rights reserved. Robert Fukuda Inducted 2019 Our mission is to serve and support our members in the American Judo community while upholding the principles of mutual welfare and benefit. This statement serves as the USJF’s motto and...
by Stilman Davis | Apr 12, 2019 | Class of 2019, Hall of Fame Class
Kuniko Takeuchi Inducted 2019 Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi was born in Tokyo, Japan. She grew up in the small town of, Chiba Ken, Japan. When she was the age of 14, her desire was to practice kendo. Fortunately for us, her town (Sakura) did not have a kendo dojo, but they did...
by Stilman Davis | Mar 31, 2019 | Articles
The link to 2018 The Big Tell: Ichi Ni San She (How to Throw Like a Girl)
