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Aloha
and Welcome to the 50th State Judo Webpage
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A Tribute to Sensei Leigh Nakamoto
written by Sensei Russell Ogata.

Note: Sensei Leighpassed away in his sleep from a heart attack on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
Sensei Leigh lived his
life on his own terms. He rode through life on an express train filled with
family, friends, students, and people who were drawn to this big man with an
even bigger heart. Leigh could sit and regal everyone with stories and anecdotes
about life experiences and teach lessons at the same time.
Sensei Leigh's
accomplishments as one of the most successful Judokas in Hawaii Judo history
still doesn't measure up to his achievements and influence after his
competitive time on the mat. He was the youngest person ever to be promoted to
5 degree black belt. He was unstoppable
as a competitor. He resurrected Leeward Judo Club into a Century Club
before heading off to Kapolei to spread Judo further west. During his time as
President of 50th State Judo, he and a dedicated band of Judo stalwarts gave
Hawaii a High School Judo State Championship. His son Christian is one of the
few High School Judokas with 4 State Championships. He headed up the corp of
referees that serviced both the Association and the High School Judo
competitions.
He was truly blessed to
meet his wife Sharon and welcomed Darryl, Lori, Everett and Christian on board
his express train through life. I'm sure we'll hear some stories and moments
from others here. Leigh enjoyed his Sundays at Grandma Sugihara's as yet
another wonderful moment at his banquet table of life. His hearty laugh
lingered on longer than most of us because he sensed more than just the
experience, he appreciated who he was experiencing it with and brought that out
of those lucky enough to be around him.
When his health kept him
out of the everyday operations of his beloved sport of Judo, he was still
someone who Senseis and students came to for advice, leadership, and
encouragement. With Sensei Leigh, no one walked away wanting and most walked
away feeling relieved and blessed.
This final celebration
with Sensei Leigh on his express train touches us because we will miss him. We
are also remindedthat he will always be in our happy moments, our thoughtful moments
and our significant moments because whoever he was to you, he was and will
always be the big guy with the even bigger heart.
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2012 Hawaii Collegiate Judo Championships 
2012 High School National Judo Championships 
Friday-Saturday, May 25-26, 2012
Hosted by: 50th State Judo Association
Sanctioned by: United States Judo Federation # 12-05-03
Tournament Headquarters:, Ohana Waikiki East Hotel
2375 Kuhio Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Tournament Site: Kaimuki High School
2705 Kaimuki Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Tournament Director: Ray Imada; e-mail: rayimada@gmail.com
Tel: 808-330-5413 ; Fax: 808-678-8835
For other information, please click on the links to
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Mahalo for visiting our web site!
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Upcoming Events

Pearl City Hongwanji Judo Tournamrnt
Sunday, April 15, 2012
8:30 am
Salt Lake District Park Gym
1159 Ala Lilikoi Place
Honolulu, HI 96818
Click here for entry forms and more informaiton... 
Weigh in sites and times
*Participants can only enter 1 division.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Makiki Seidokan - 6 to 7:30pm
Salt Lake Judo Club - 6 to 7:30pm
Shobukan Judo Club - 6 to 7:30pm
Hodokan Judo Club - 6 to 7:30pm
Leeward Judo Club - 6 to 7:30pm
Kapolei Judo Club - 6 to 7:30pm
Pearl City Hongwanji - 6 to 7:30pm
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wadokan Judo Club - 5:30 to 7 pm
Mililani Seidokan - 5:30 to 7pm
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