IJF A (USA only) competitors may also compete in the IJF Open categories. To do so requires a separate entry form and fee. Those who have already submitted their IJF A entry packets, may send a new entry form page only with the appropriate fee. The already submitted documents will be duplicated for them and attached to their IJF Open categories entries.

More information

In case you were not aware of Dr. Andor Paposi-Jobb, he is painting great judoka. Please visit his web site in order to see the twenty or so pictures he has completed and a little bit about the person protrayed.

He presents these painting to US judokas at the Senior National. He presented his latest two paintings, one of James (Jimmy) Takemori and the other, Sergeant Major E L Beshimentob Mayfield, USMC (Retired).

Sergeant Major E L Beshimentob Mayfield, USMC (Retired) shared the photos below.

Here are some more photos from the Senior Nationals and the presentation made by Dr. Andor Paposi-Jobb. He presented his latest two paintings, one to James (Jimmy) Takemori and the other to Sergeant Major E L Beshimentob Mayfield, USMC (Retired).

Over 500 judoka have entered the Nationals so far. Would you only like to see the tournament?

Per day price during Registration and at the door will be

Students (10–17 years) $10

Adults $ 15

Special 3-day tickets (2 day Junior + Sunday’s Senior Nationals)

Students $25

Adults $39

(Children 9 and under get in free.)

The special 3-day ticket offer is only available during early registration period to June 7, 2014. After that date, tickets will be sold thru Ticket Master or at the door on event days.

Judospace psychological adviser Rebeka Tandarik recently completed a research project exploring the psychological contribution towards success in judo.

She found that judoka and other martial artists attributed their success or failure to psychological factors…Read more from Rebeka’s blog post here…

Her role as our Psychology Advisor includes assistance and support to athletes. Helping with emotion control, competition preparation and athlete psychological well-being. Rebeka asks

“Will coaches continue to leave mental preparation to chance?”

Read more about Rebeka Tandarik

Read more of the current newsletter (number 15) from our friends at Judospace

There is a revised kata conference flyer now available.

Tony Grisanti from Buffalo has passed away. He will be missed by many people. Truly we have lost a great Judoka, Referee, and person.

Anthony M. “Tony” Grisanti of Buffalo, NY, died age 63 suddenly on June 17, 2014.

He survived by Joyce (nee Herkimer) Gugino his best friend, love of his life and rock for the past 40 years and three cherished stepsons Robert (Susan) Gugino, William (Renee’) Gugino and the late Michael Gugino; devoted son of Doris (nee Dry) Grisanti and the late Salvatore Grisanti; wonderful brother of Carol (late Nick) Rastelli, Martin (late Lynnette) Grisanti and Robert Grisanti; also survived by grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Friends may call Friday from 4-9 PM at the JOHN O. ROTH FUNERAL HOME, INC., 25 William St. (between Morgan and Broad Sts.) in the City of Tonawanda. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 10 AM in Immanuel Lutheran Church, 107 Scott St. at William in the City of Tonawanda. Friends are invited. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.

Tony was President of Grow With Us Day Care, Co Owner of Kin-Tora Judo Club, Sixth Degree Black Belt, International Judo Referee, Vice President of New York State Judo and President of Niagara Yudanshakai.

A memorial fund for Anthony Grisanti has been started for a child care center at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

Please make your checks out to and mail them to:

Immanuel Lutheran Church
107 Scott Street
Tonawanda, NY 14150

Please put “Anthony Grisanti Memorial Fund” in the notes section of your check.

Thank you very much.

Our friends at JudoSpace have sent us notice of their new Judospace Newsletter 16. This page contains links to all their newsletters.

Sensei George Tsubota recipient of the USJF’s Jeremy Glick Award with his wife at the USJA/USJF Grassroots Judo™ Summer Nationals in Hawaii with USJF President & Olympic Silver Medalist, Kevin Asano as well as USJA President, Gary Goltz. The Tournament brought together 1100 competitors over the 4th of July weekend.

Found on the KITV website

the Hawaii Bone Marrow Donor Registry set up a bone marrow drive at the Blaisdell Arena, where many athletes are competing in the Junior/Senior National Judo Championships. The registry is looking to sign up possible donors for many patients in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant. That includes two time U.S. Olympic judo team coach Yoshisada Yonezuka, a well-known judo coach who is fighting for his life .

Read more

Kalani Takase, media contact for the 50th State Judo Association, wrote on the KHON website

Nearly 150 judoka took to the mats for the inaugural United States Judo Federation Senior and Masters National Championships Sunday. It was the third and final day of judo action at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena. The Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Kata and Team National Championships were held over Friday and Saturday with more than 900 competitors.
The senior division included judoka ages 18 to 29, while masters’ competition included those aged 30-and over. There were 40 divisions contested Sunday.

For more of the story and the results of the Sunday contests.

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships

Friday

Male

Bantam 1

Under 23 kg

1.
Bryson Rubio, Shobukan

2.
Thor Guerrero, Hawaii Judo Academy

3,
Ashton Creveling, Bojuka Ryuu

Under 27 kg

1.
Tyger Taam, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Sam Odom, Anderson YMCA

3,
Darieus Pavao, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under 31 kg

1.
Xander Erolin, Mililani Hongwanji

2.
Tanner Lamott, Goltz Judo

3,
Ryder Yoshitake, San Gabriel Judo

Over
35 kg

1.
Sam Osi, Mojica Judo

2.
Aiden Candelaria, Team Ortiz

3,
Joseph Padilla, Kaimuki YMCA

Intermediate
A

Under
25 kg

1.
Joshua Frias, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Brayden Morioka, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Eric Toma, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
26 kg

1.
Zachery-Pono Narciso, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Bronson Morioka, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Brendan Kuwabara, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
30 kg

1.
Jasen Wada, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Brycen Pagurayan, Kapolei Judo

3,
Tyler Kuwabara, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
34 kg

1.
Matthew Nakama, Hodokan

2.
Lahaina Ah Sam, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Ayden Coronil, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
38 kg

1.
Journe Wright, Vacaville PAL Makimoto Judo

2.
Kade Okura, Boys and Girls Club

3,
Kai Yawata, Kaimuki YMCA

Under
43 kg

1.
Caden Pasa, Shudokan Judo

2.
Joshua Ambrosio, Hanabi Judo

3,
Andreas Schneider, Mililani Hongwanji

Over
43 kg

1.
Alex Semenenko, Gladiator

2.
Z Miyashiro, Koolau Judo

3,
Sean Wilson, Hawaii Tenri

Intermediate
B

Under
28 kg

1.
Dayne Takai, Salt Lake Judo

2.
Keane Escaba, Pearl City Hongwanji

3,
Victor Ortiz, Team Ortiz

Under
31 kg

1.
Robert Yen, Cupertino Judo

2.
Tegan Yuasa, Budokan Dojo

3,
Conor Goucher, Yushido Judo

Under
34 kg

1.
Brady Hoshino, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Christian Buckner, Taishi Judo

3,
Alexander Charette, Martial Arts Academy

Under
38 kg

1.
Nicholas-Nainoa Narciso, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Rodman Salangdron, Kapolei Judo

3,
Noah Ogasawara, Leeward Judo

Under
43 kg

1.
Isaiah Ramirez, Barstow Judo

2.
Jake Brett, Pearl City Hongwanji

3,
Branden Pagurayan, Kapolei Judo

Under
47 kg

1.
Masami Blaze Sumiye, Hawaii Tenri

2.
John Poznanski, Cranford Judo

3,
Dan Ikeda, Aya Junior High

Under
52 kg

1.
Raysen Motoyama, Mililani Hongwanji

2.
Kainoa Titcomb, Pearl City Hongwanji

3,
Brandon Shioya, Bojuka Ryuu

Over
52 kg

1.
Hailama Anakalea, Kona Hongwanji

2.
Takashi Matsumoto, East Bay Judo Institute

3,
Hanorai Pugibet, Venus Judo Tahiti

Juvenile
B

Under
50 kg

1.
Colby Watase, Makiki Seidokan

2.
Landon Obra, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Gary Matsumoto, Sawtelle Judo

Under
55 kg

1.
Ricky Marin, Mojica Judo

2.
Myles Honda, South Bay Judo

3,
Anthony Brett, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
60 kg

1.
Kellen Goya, Shudokan Judo

2.
Hunter Nagai, Sawtelle Judo

3,
Alexander-Kaulana Narciso, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
66 kg

1.
Gregory Laslo, Abbotsford Judo

2.
Davon Johnson, Ippon Judo

3,
Gilberto-Nicholas Gonzales, EBJI

Under
73 kg

1.
Geoffrey Hanks, Aberdeen Judo Academy

2.
Jacob Anthony, USA Stars

3,
Spencer Depies, Club Olympia

Under
81 kg

1.
Nicholas Wood, East Bay Judo Institute

2.
Kurt Roots, unattached

3,
Kody Minemoto, Shudokan Judo

Under
90 kg

1.
Joseph Hoshino, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Brandon Chagolla, Okubo Judo

3,
Tommy Carroll, Bojuka Ryuu

Over
90 kg

1.
James Lawhn, Kaimuki YMCA

2.
David Higashi, Kaimuki YMCA

3,
Michael Easterlin, Southern Idaho Judo Institute

Female

Bantam
1

Under
23 kg

1.
Rose Ortiz, Team Ortiz

2.
Charlotte Campbell, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Casimira Chinen, Mililani Hongwanji

Under
27 kg

1.
Angelina Daoang, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Emily Garcia, High Desert Judo

3,
Cassidy Ginoza, Mililani Hongwanji

Under
31 kg

1.
Jeralyn Montejo, San Gabriel Judo

2.
Marjorie McDaniel, Sakurakan Judo

3,
Lilah Marsh, Emmett Judo

Under
35 kg

1.
Ariyanna Avalos, Barstow Judo

2.
Kau’i Vista, Wailuku Hongwanji

Over
35 kg

1.
Madalynn Romo, High Desert

2.
Sarah Ontiveros, Guerreros

Super
Heavyweight

1.
Tavina Harris, Hanapepe Judo

Intermediate
A

Under
26 kg

1.
Monica Reyes, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Erin Hikiji, Mililani Hongwanji

3,
Caetlin Dias, Makiki Seidokan

Under
30 kg

1.
Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan

2.
Kelli Ann Ichimura, Boys and Girls Club

3,
Makeila Orta, Hawaii Tenri

Under
34 kg

1.
Caelin Balangsag, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Alyssa Barkus, San Francisco Judo Institute

3,
Aliya Takano, Mililani Hongwanji

Under
38 kg

1.
Genevieve Herrick, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Tiffany Marn, Hawaii Tern

3,
Makena Abe, Hawaii Tenri

Under
43 kg

1.
Miyuki Sandoval, North Sound Judo

2.
Karlee Carrouth, USA Stars

3,
Niki Tengan, Hawaii Tenri

Over
43 kg

1.
Mahogany Morris, Hanabi

2.
Christine Coulson, Capital Judo

Super
Heavyweight

1.
Sanoe Kihe, Wadokan-Kona

Intermediate
B

Under
28 kg

1.
Carli Orozco, Salinas Judo

2.
Brie Bella, Hawaii Tenri

3,
Natalie Toma, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
31 kg

1.
Taylor Anne Arakaki, Salt Lake Judo

2.
Jazmyn Lazo, Koolau Judo

3,
Madelyn Mones, Migoto Judo

Under
34 kg

1.
Isabella Coulter, San Gabriel Judo

2.
Marisol Torro, Sawtelle Judo

3,
Maya Letona, Silicon Valley Judo

Under
38 kg

1.
Saisha Morales, Ippon Judo

2.
Madison Kogachi, Mililani Hongwanji

3,
Alexa Silao, Jason Morris Judo

Under
42 kg

1.
Jessica Dixon, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Skye Realin, Mililani Hongwanji

3,
Noran Elmahroukey, Hudson

Under
47 kg

1.
Jaycee Ichimura, Boys and Girls Club

2.
Ella Berger, Redwood Coast Judo

3,
Kaitlyn Kodama, San Jose Buddhist

Under
52 kg

1.
Charlize Jasmine Pascual-Tabuyo, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Emily Paulino, Sogoro Judo

Over
52 kg

1.
Noelle Acosta, Western Idaho Judo Institute

2.
Maico Mori, Hachijo Judo

3,
Kimberly Kealoha, Leeward Judo

Juvenile
B

Under
44 kg

1.
Jenna Enoka, Hodokan

2.
Rena Asano, Leeward Judo

3,
Stephanie Ma, Mojica Judo

Under
48 kg

1.
Taylor Miyao, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Chastyne Dolor, Pearl City Hongwanji

3,
Hi’ilani Meyer, Hawaii Tenri

Under
52 kg

1.
Torie Oishi, Taishi Judo

2.
Kristen Kojima, Pearl City Hongwanji

3,
Taryn Ichimura, Boys and Girls Club

Under
57 kg

1.
Misato Sandoval, North Sound Judo

2.
Haylie Shinsato, Mililani Hongwanji

3,
Isabella Hirth, USA Stars

Under
63 kg

1.
Michaela Barnes, USA Stars

2.
Abigail Sigurdson, Western Idaho Judo Institute

3,
Kari Okubo, Hawaii Tenri

Under
70 kg

1.
Shaena Peralto, Mililani YMCA

2.
Gezlen Ragudos, Aiea Hongwanji

3,
Haley Halsey, Sanshi

Over
70 kg

1.
Sabrina Hollins, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Megan Hanks, Aberdeen Judo

3,
Ashlyn Antonio-Asuncion, Mililani Hongwanji

All photos by Tyler Kanoa/Special to the 50th State Judo Association.

Kalani Takase has collated the results.

Fifth Annual Grassroots Judo Junior, Youth, Team and Kata National Championships

Saturday

Male

Juvenile A

Under 36 kg

1.
Aizayah Maka Yacapin, Ippon Judo

2.
Brayden Bella, Hawaii Tenri

3.
Braden Goucher, Yushido Judo

Under 40 kg

1.
Justin Yuen, Kaimuki YMCA

2.
Dan Ikegami, Tri-Valley Judo

3.
Tyler Matsumoto, Leeward Judo

Under 44 kg

1.
Noah Wusstig, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Colton Brouwers, Timberline Judo

3.
Christian Pak, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
48 kg

1.
Tayler Otsuka, Mililani Hongwanji

2.
Hunter Fujiwara, Sogoro Judo

3.
Phillip Dolor Jr., Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
53 kg

1.
Chase Wusstig, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Robert Tanaka Jr., Ju Shin Kan Judo

3.
Calvin Nguyen, Northglenn Judo

Under
58 kg

1.
Yuya Higahi, Aya Junior High

2.
Jackson Butler, Tri-Valley Judo

3.
Christopher Yamane, Pacific Judo Academy

Under
64 kg

1.
Zion Lista, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Alonzo Lopez, Fresno Judo

3.
Jordan Nagai, Sawtelle Judo

Over
64 kg

1.
Kaishu Maruyama, Aya Junior High

2.
Soichiro Kataoka, Aya Junior High

3.
Kailer Okura, Boys and Girls Club

IJF
Junior

Under
55 kg

1.
Ricky Marin, Mojica Judo

2.
Jason Wong, Pals Makimoto Judo

3.
Isaac Harai, Ippon Judo

Under
60 kg

1.
Patrick Mendiola, Ippon Judo

2.
Brian Short, Yushido Judo

3.
Colton Hanashiro, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
66 kg

1.
Cole Chandler, Hawaii Tenri

2.
David Honda, South Bay Judo

3.
Joshua Gima, Aiea Hongwanji

Under
73 kg

1.
Arthur Ghukasyan, Kenams Judo

2.
Tyler Shimizu, Sacramento Judo

3.
Kell Berliner, unattached

Under
81 kg

1.
Royce Mori, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Jonah Hoshino, Pearl City Hongwanji

3.
David Reeder, High Desert Judo

Under
90 kg

1.
Kahuakapumaikalani Yasumura, Mililani Hongwanji

2.
Denny Nguyen, Zenyu Judo

3.
John Faletagoai, Mountain View Judo

IJF
Open

Under
55 kg

1.
Justin Raymond, Kona Hongwanji

2.
Micah Platt, Kapolei Judo

3.
Nathan Lee, Wadokan

Under
60 kg

1.
Brendan Chang, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Jordan Sumida, Hilo Hongwanji

3.
Georges St. Amour, British Columbia Judo

Under
66 kg

1.
Gregory Laslo, Abbotsford Judo

2.
Ben Hinatsu, Western Idaho Judo Institute

3.
Moana Heiny, Venus Judo Tahiti

Under
73 kg

1.
Tyler Shimizu, Sacramento Judo

2.
Christin Fallat, Guerrero Judo

3.
Geoffrey Hanks, Aberdeen Judo

Under
81 kg

1.
Austin Nakamura, Hilo Hongwanji

2.
Jacob Sanders, Wadokan Judo

3.
Gabriel Easterlin, Southern Idaho Judo Institute

Under
90 kg

1.
Braxton Clark, Nanaimo Judo

2.
Aiurahi Raihauti, Venus Judo Tahiti

3.
Tavis Jamieson, Steveston Judo

Female

Juvenile
A

Under
36 kg

1.
Sarah Obra, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Abagail Harvey, Fireweed Judo/Mountain View Judo

Under
40 kg

1.
Bailey Hoshino, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Makena Barkus, San Francisco Judo Institute

3.
Cheyenne Fu, South Bay Judo

Under
44 kg

1.
Amanda Higa, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Kaylee Buckner, Taishu Judo

3.
Anna Asano, Leeward Judo

Under
48 kg

1.
Wakama Harada, Aya Junior High

2.
Faith-Joy Okubo, Hawaii Tenri

3.
Hikaru Abe, Obukan

Under
53 kg

1.
Kaoru Saruwatari, Aya Junior High

2.
Elizabeth Wright, Barslow Judo

3.
Poeiti Golhen, Venus Judo Tahiti

Under
58 kg

1.
Zoe Tateyama, Pearl City Hongwanji

2.
Alicia Fiandor, Nanaimo Judo

3.
Dana Sugai, Kona Hongwanji Judo

Under
64 kg

1.
Oceane Mahe, Venus Judo Tahiti

2.
Mahealani Lewis, Hawaii Tenri

3.
Shamma Nakama, Waiakea Judo

Over
64 kg

1.
Hikari Yuasa, Aya Junior High

2.
Kelsey Painter, CR Judo Club

3.
Ava Daugherty, Cupertino Judo

IJF
Junior

Under
44 kg

1.
Jenna Enoka, Hodokan Judo

2.
Kaelynn Canyete, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
48 kg

1.
Breanne Takaesu, Mililani Hongwanji

2.
Stevona Delgado, Mojica Judo

3.
Eva Chen, Zenyu Judo

Under
52 kg

1.
Christine Nguyen, Budokan Dojo

2.
Ashley Fernando, Migoto Judo

3.
Mackenzie Harvey, Fireweed Judo/Mountain View Judo

Under
57 kg

1.
Misato Sandoval, North Sound Judo

2.
Isabella Hirth, USA Stars

3.
Danielle Dang, Zenyu Judo

Under
63 kg

1.
Melinda Chow, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Miranda Imamura, Fresno State Judo Club

3.
Michaela Barnes, USA Stars

Under
70 kg

1.
Meghan Jamieson, Steveston Judo

2.
Neula Aarona, Makiki Seidokan

3.
Elizabeth Recktenwald, Yushido Judo

Over
78 kg

1.
Megan Hanks, Aberdeen Judo Academy

2.
Sabrina Hollins, Pearl City Hongwanji

3.
Estefany Gonzalez, East Bay Judo Institute

IJF
Open

Under
52 kg

1.
Brianna Weck, Kokushi Dojo

2.
Tori Kaya, Puna Hongwanji

Under
57 kg

1.
Amber Hakkei-Nagaoka, Wadokan Judo

2.
Jaylin Kuoha, Kailua PAL

3.
Shayla Pang-Kee, Wadokan Judo

Under
63 kg

1.
Lavanna Laass, Hart Judo Academy

2.
Skye Matsuura, Hilo Hongwanji

3.
Maire Coffinet, Venus Judo Tahiti

Kata
Divisions

Nage
No Kata

Junior

1.
Evan Nishida/Cameron Nishida, Hodokan Judo

2.
Alyssa Kosugi/Tegan Yuasa,Budokan Judo

Youth

1.
Chase Oishi/Bryce Oishi, Taishi Judo

2.
Torie Oishi/Thuy-Linh Turek, Taishi Judo

Ju
No Kata

Youth

1.
Bryce Oishi/Chase Oishi, Taishi Judo

2.
Hunter Nagai/Jordan Nagai, Sawtelle Judo

3.
Thuy-Linh Turek/Torie Oishi, Taishi Judo

Katame
No Kata

Junior

1.
Tegan Yuasa/Alissa Kosugi, Budokan Judo

2.
Aimee Morifuji/Megen Horiuchi, Mililani YMCA

Youth

1.
Bryce Oishi/Chase Oishi, Taishi Judo

2.
Hunter Nagai/Jordan Nagai, Sawtelle Judo

3.
Thuy-Linh Turek/Torie Oishi, Taishi Judo

All photos by Tyler Kanoa/Special to the 50th State Judo Association.

Kalani Takase has collated the results.

First Annual United States Judo Federation Senior and Masters National Championships

Sunday

Male

Seniors

Brown Belt

Under 55 kg

1.
Ronnie Wise III, Vacaville PAL Makimoto Judo

2.
Jason Wong, PAL Makimoto Judo

3.
Nathan Lee, Wadokan Judo

Under 66 kg

1.
Jordan Matsunaka, Salt Lake Judo

2.
Douglas Geyrozaga, Koolau Judo

3.
Warren Chiang, Koolau Judo

Under 73 kg

1.
Kell Berliner, unattached

2.
Lindsey Nelson, Hawaii Tenri

3.
Dahmahnic Nocera, Samurai Judo Association

Under
81 kg

1.
Jacob Sanders, Wadokan Judo

2.
Abrahama Joey Faletogoai, Mountain View Judo

Under
90 kg

1.
Kainalu Matthews, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Larry Solis, Nishi Judo

3.
Matthew Floes, unattached

Black
Belt

Under
55 kg

1.
Cody Fernandez, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Manuel Reyes, Hawaii Judo Academy

3.
Justin Raymond, Kona Hongwanji

Under
60 kg

1.
Brady Lafortune, Salt Lake Judo

2.
Yvan Shan, Venus Judo Tahiti

3.
Brendan Chang, Hawaii Judo Academy

Under
66 kg

1.
Michael Fujiuchi, Shobukan

2.
Gary Moore, High Desert Judo

3.
Michael Valentine, Hawaii Tenri

Under
73 kg

1.
Daniel Chow, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Tyler Shimizu, Sacramento Judo

3.
Stephen Brewer, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
81 kg

1.
Chad Taniguchi, Sogoro Judo

2.
Wesley Walker, Shobukan

3.
Maika Benedetti, Kaimuki YMCA

Under
100 kg

1.
Victor Huynh, Los Angeles Tenri

2.
Harvey Fung III, Wadokan Judo

3.
Eric Nishioka, Gardena Judo

Over
100 kg

1.
Eric Sanchez, Guerrero’s Judo

2.
Jimmy Barnes, USA Stars

3.
Nathaniel Henderson, Pearl City Hongwanji

Masters

Novice

Under
60 kg

1.
Kai Nakamura, Kailua PAL Judo

2.
Colton Hanashiro, Hawaii Judo Academy

3.
Wyatt Towner, Western Idaho Judo Institute

30-34
years old

Lightweight

1.
Kyle Shiraki, Mililani Seidokan

2.
Joel Billena, Pearl City Hongwanji

3.
Lambert Sakai, Hawaii Tenri

Middleweight

1.
Garret Hashiro, Kailua PAL Judo

2.
Jensen Hernandez, Mililani Seidokan Judo

3.
Edwardo Lopez, Mojica Judo

35-39
years old

Middleweight

1.
Rommel Salamat, Pearl City Hongwanji

40-44
years old

Lightweight

1.
Trevor Sakamoto, North Capital Judo

2.
Kenneth Young, Hawaii Tenri

Middleweight

1.
Leigh Yamada, Pacific Judo Academy

2.
Akiko Reyes, Hawaii Judo Academy

Middleweight

1.
Aaron Sekulich, Shobukan Judo

2.
Daniel Bennett, Hawaii Judo Academy

3.
John Altomare, Hanapepe Judo

45-49
years old

Lightweight

1.
Randall Platt, Kapolei Judo

2.
Seren Paul Chandler, Hawaii Tenri

Middleweight

1.
Hugh Hall, Judo Karate Center

2.
James Kimura, Hodokan Judo

3.
William Wilcox, Hanapepe Judo

50
to 54 years old

Lightweight

1.
Michael Marcella, Pacific Judo Academy

2.
Ralph Taniguchi, Shobukan

Middleweight

1.
Lance Tengan, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
James Hoekstra, Hawaii Tenri

55-59
years old

Middleweight

1.
Aaron Lee, Hodokan

2.
Ken Teshima, Garden Judo

Heavyweight

1.
Bernard Di Rollo, Venus Judo Tahiti

2.
William Caldwell, San Shi Judo

60-64
years old

Middleweight

1.
Martin Giesselman, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Daniel Kaneshiro, Sogoro Judo

Heavyweight

1.
Brad Karmann, Goltz Judo

2.
Michael Shiroma, Kapolei Judo

75-79
years old

Middleweight

1.
Lloyd Maxton, Heisei Judo

Female

Brown
Belt

Under
52 kg

1.
Brianna Weck, Kokushi Dojo

2.
McKenzie Harvey, unattached

Under
57 kg

1.
Shadi Ebrahimi, Goltz Judo

2.
Miyuki Patricio, Makawao Hongwanji

3.
Frances Padgett, unattached

Under
63 kg

1.
Estee-Arlene Trani, Kapolei Judo

2.
Shayla Pang-Kee, Wadokan Judo

Under
78 kg

1.
Brandi Lopez, Kapolei Judo

2.
Michelle Hanada, Makawao Hongwanji

Black
Belt

Under
48 kg

1.
Corey Jo Tashima, Hawaii Judo Academy

2.
Elisha Lum, Hodokan Judo

3.
Kaelynn Canyete, Pearl City Hongwanji

Under
57 kg

1.
Misato Sandoval, North Sound Judo

2.
Nicole Taniguchi, Sogoro Judo

3.
Amber Hakkei-Nagaoka, Wadokan Judo

Under
63 kg

1.
Christina Chow, Hawaii Tenri

2.
Melinda Chow, Hawaii Tenri

3.
Joy Sigurdson, Western Idaho Judo Institute

Over
78 kg

1.
Estefany Gonzalez, East Bay Judo Institute

2. Inez Torres, Goltz Judo

Kata

Katame No Kata

1. Melanie Isa/Tori Kaya, Puna Hongwanji

2. Frances Padgett/Matthew Flores, North Raleigh Judo

Nage No Kata

1. Jaylin Kuoha/Layne Fujioka, Kailua PAL

Ju No Kata

1. Matthew Flores/Frances Padgett, North Raleigh Judo

Goshin Jutsu

1. Ronald Takeya/Stephen Hall, Waiakea Judo

All photos by Tyler Kanoa/Special to the 50th State Judo Association.

Kalani Takase has collated the results.

Special Awards

Day 1 (Friday)

Outstanding Technique

Female: Aerin Dias, Makiki Seidokan.
Male: Masami Blayze Sumie, Hawaii Tenri.

Sportsmanship Award

Female: Michaela
Barnes, USA Stars.
Male: Myles Honda, South Bay Judo.

Fighting Spirit Award

Female: Monica
Reyes, Hawaii Judo Academy.
Male:
John Poznanski, Cranford Judo.

Outstanding Competitor

Female: Torie
Oishi, Taishi Judo.
Male:
Ricky Marin, Mojica Judo.

Day 2 (Saturday)

Outstanding Technique

Female:
Bailey Hoshino, Hawaii Judo Academy.
Male:
Noah Wusstig, Hawaii Tenri.

Sportsmanship Award

Female: Elizabeth Wright, Barstow Judo.
Male:
Jordan Sumida, Hilo Hongwanji.

Fighting Spirit Award

Female: Kaoru Saruwatari, Aya Junior High.
Male:
Colton Brouwers, Timberline
Judo.

Outstanding Competitor

Female: Wakana Harada, Aya Junior High.
Male:
Cole Chandler, Hawaii Tenri.

All photos by Tyler Kanoa/Special to the 50th State Judo Association.

Kalani Takase has collated the results.

It is my sad duty to inform you that Mr. Jesse Jones passed away in his sleep earlier this morning. Memorial Service are pending, but most likely will be held on Saturday 9 August. Details will be provided when known.

Nikki Jones, Jesse’s daughter wrote –

The Memorial Service for Jesse Jones will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday August 17, 2014 at

The Bridge Church
38801 Calistoga Dr.
Murrieta, CA

www.thebridgechurch.tv.

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