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Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda

Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda

by | Jun 28, 2016 | Class of 2016, Hall of Fame Class

Matsuo ‘Mac’ Takeda Inducted 2016 Head Instructor 7th dan at the Sacramento Judo Club, Inc. Born December 14, 1944 at the Internment Camp, Gila Rivers, Arizona Raised in the Fowler and Fresno area on a farm Education 1967– BS Degree, Agribusiness-Agronomy, California...

Death of Takeda Sensei

by | Jun 4, 2016 | Obituary

It is with great sadness that we inform everyone that Mr. Jeffrey Takeda passed away suddenly earlier today. Takeda Sensei was the Head Instructor for the West Clovis Judo Club and also the President of Chuka Judo Yudanshakai. He also served as the Chairperson for the...

Congratulations, Raymond Saito

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Articles

Raymond Saito, IJF-A – Gold Medal Match Referee Congratulations to Mr. Raymond Saito, IJF-A, of 50th State Yudanshakai, for his selection as referee for the Women’s –78 kg. finals at the recent Havana Grand Prix. Mr. Saito is the latest member of the long line...

2015 Sanix Tournament Report

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Tournament Results

The team that represented the US Konan team this year was made up of 4 male athletes and 3 female athletes. To help support the team, 5 staff members made the trip to Fukuoka. Male Team Members Sergio Tinoco (13) – Grand Rapids, MI Mitchel Nakayama (13) – Portage MI...

Dr. Bruce Edward Wilson M.D.

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Obituary

At the age 65, Bruce Edward Wilson passed away peacefully at Sunrise Senior Living on Wednesday February 4, 2016 after a 20 year struggle with Parkinson’s disease. Bruce dedicated his life to helping children as a pediatrician. A proud graduate of Michigan State...

Photos of James Takemori

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Judo Profile

Some interesting photos of James Takemori have been received. Notice from the Congressional Record. Read a letter from Ambassador Ryozo Kato to Paul Tagliabue in which he tells of a link with Jigoro Kano and Jimmy Takemori, “ambassador in judogi” and...