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Aloha and Welcome to the 50th State Judo Webpage
2011 Autumn Conferment of Japanese Imperial Decorations Awarded to Three from HawaiiOn November 3, 2011, the Government of Japan confered decorations to individuals of merit in recognition of their national or public services and in honor of their distinguished accomplishment in various areas of society. The following three from Hawaii were among those who received such decorations: Dr. Kyoko Hijirida Mr. Kenneth Francis Brown Mr. Albert Masaji Aoki Mr. Albert Masaji Aoki, Director of the United States Judo Federation, and former chairman of the 50th State Judo Association, received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays for his contribution to the promotion of Judo in the United States and the enhancement of the friendly relations between Japan and the United States. Mr. Aoki is a Hawaii born third generation Japanese-American. In 1950s when Judo was still a minor sport, he started to work on upgrading the infrastructures of Dojos (training halls) in Hawaii Island and was very active in holding Judo tournaments and training sessions in collaboration with various organizations, including Kodokan in Japan. After he moved to Honolulu, he established the 50th State Judo Association in 1979 and served as its chairman until 2009. He made Judo more accessible to the people of Hawaii by opening his dojos to the public. The Association became one of the biggest Judo organizations in the United States, producing thousands of students and having a long-standing partnership with universities in Japan. He has also been a member of the United States Judo Federation for more than 59 years and currently serves as a director. Through his years of service, Mr. Aoki has contributed to promote Judo culture not only here in Hawaii, but also all over the United States. Pictures of Mr. Aoki at the ceremony are shown below:
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Upcoming Events Shodan Shiai
The first shodan shiai of the year will be held on Friday, Feb. 10 at Makiki Seidokan Judo Club. It is open to all brown- and black-belt competitors. Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a 6 p.m. start time. There is a $15 entry fee that is payable to the 50th State Judo Association. The event is open to spectators, but cheering or coaching of any judoka is strictly forbidden. Another shodan shiai is tentatively scheduled to be held in Pearl City in August.
20th Annual Sam Fujiyama Memorial Judo Tournament Sunday, January 15, 2012 Salt Lake District Park Gym Click here for information and entry forms... Weigh in sites and times Monday, January 9, 2012 Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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