by Stilman Davis | Feb 25, 2018 | Class of 1994, Hall of Fame Class
Isamu Shishido Inducted 1994 In 1976, he and two other local residents — Genkichi Okazaki and Kizo Suzuki — were honored by the emperor of Japan for their contributions toward promoting Japanese martial arts in Hawai’i. Each was awarded a kun rokuto zunihosho (sixth...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 25, 2018 | Class of 2015, Hall of Fame Class
Marti Malloy Inducted 2015 From Washington to the Olympic Stage Hailing from Whidbey Island located in beautiful Pacific Northwestern Washington, Marti has been doing judo since the age of 6. She picked up the sport alongside her older brothers and after winning her...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 25, 2018 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Henry Okamura Inducted 1993 Henry Okamura (1924 – May 25, 2005), was a former four time US National Judo Champion. Okamura co authored a book in 1960 called How to Improve Your Judo. Okamura was awarded an 8th dan in judo. Okayuma lived in an internship camp during...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 25, 2018 | Class of 1993, Hall of Fame Class
Don Moon Kikuchi Inducted 1993 Don “Moon” Kikuchi was the head instructor of the San Jose Buddhist Judo Club for 40 years, a position he assumed in 1952, five years after the club’s inception when founder Yoshihiro Uchida, now Head Coach at SJSU, left to concentrate...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 23, 2018 | Testimonials
2017 Sanix Judo Report by David Michael Capron Although I have been to several countries in Europe on more than one occasion, not in a thousand years would I have dreamed of being able to visit Japan. Thanks tothe vision and generosity of several people, going to...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 8, 2018 | Tournament Results
Last month the team returned from the Sanix program. Here are the articles and photos sent on by the participants. 2017 Sanix Judo Report from Steven Salazar Thank you notes and appreciation of Sanix from Anastasija Kosic Rio Ohtake’s thank you and report from...
by Stilman Davis | Feb 6, 2018 | Testimonials
Over this past winter, I was given the opportunity to train and compete in Japan alongside other Judokas from around the United States. I can safely say that throughout the whole trip, there was not one part I found disappointing or boring. I thought that everything...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 30, 2018 | Testimonials
My trip to Japan was an amazing experience. I learned many new things, and I had a lot of fun! I got to meet kids from other countries around the world, and I even had the opportunity to train with them. I also got to see several beautiful places in the area. Everyone...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 19, 2018 | Testimonials
I had many good experiences participating in the SANIX tournament and camp in Japan. First several wonderful teachers came and taught us many useful techniques. I will review what I have been taught and will try to use them in future competitions. Second, our team won...
by Stilman Davis | Jan 15, 2018 | Testimonials
from Michael Mooney and Carsono Furneaux An appreciation of the Sanix 2017 trip from Michael Mooney. An appreciation of the Sanix 2017 trip from Carson Furneaux.
