by Stilman Davis | Jan 12, 2019 | Testimonials
My trip to Japan was filled with valuable learning experiences, great judo and an abundance of fun. The opportunity to compete against countries around the globe, make new friends and learn from one of the world’s top competitors is one I will always remember. Not...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 12, 2019 | Testimonials
2018 SANIX/TASIEI Report To summarize the 2018 SANIX/TAISEI CUP trip in one page would be nearly impossible. It was such an amazing and unique experience and I can’t thank my Sensei, Mr. Noboru Saito enough for making it possible for me to come on as a part of the U.S...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 6, 2019 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Allan Coage Class of 1993 Allan Coage Allen James Coage (October 22, 1943 – March 6, 2007) was an American professional wrestler with the WWF, Stampede Wrestling and other promotions, better known by his ring names Bad News Allen and Bad News Brown. He won a bronze...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 4, 2019 | ADJM
Dear American Judo Community, Happy New Year! We are excited with what 2019 has to introduce to the American Judo Community after several months of hard work in creating the foundational elements of the American Judo Development Model. The AJDM idea was launched by...
by Stilman Davis | Dec 7, 2018 | Obituary
Nobuo Hayashi founder of Shinnanbu Yudanshakai and President for over 45 years. Born 4/11/1933 in Japan moved to US in early 1960s. Retired professor from Tulane University. He is survived by wife Janice and three children: Mark, Amy and Keiku…and grandchildren....
by Stilman Davis | Nov 18, 2018 | Administration News
This is the first year that we changed over to the new fees on the Life Membership programs. We gave a grace period of two months on the changeover at the beginning of the new fiscal year. We did receive 124 new Regular Life Members. So we had a 33% decrease in...
by Stilman Davis | Nov 14, 2018 | Articles
At a luncheon on 10 November 2018 in Seattle, Washington, Joon Chi and Frank Morales, both IJF A Referees, were recognized for their years of dedication to Judo by the referee commisssion. Many were there to celebrate Mr Chi and Mr Morales. Frank Morales and Joon Chi...
by Stilman Davis | Aug 21, 2018 | Kata
The USJF Kata Chairman, Eiko Saito Shepherd, 8th Dan, writes: The 2018 USJF Kata Conference was held in Honolulu, Hawaii. The clinic was held August 2, 3, & 4th at Ala Wai Golf Course Ballroom. This conference was sponsored by the Judo Black Belt Association of...
by Stilman Davis | Aug 19, 2018 | Obituary
Hello Everyone, This past Monday, Mrs. Renee Saunders’ husband, Mr. Lamont Darrell Saunders, passed away. Here is link to the obituary for Mr. Saunders: https://lienkaemper-thomason.com/obituaries/lamont-darrell-saunders/ I thought that now the obituary is available,...
by Stilman Davis | Jul 31, 2018 | Obituary
Jim Marshman writes: George Hiromi Funakoshi, age 83, previously of Upper Arlington, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. George was born in Kailua, Hawaii and grew up in Japan, son of the late Shomasa and Kimi Funakoshi. Also preceded in death by his former wife...
