January 16, 2016
OTC Winter Classic Judo Tournament
Location: Olympic Training Center
Details:
Entry Package: CLICK HERE
Contact: Tammie Liddie
12/24/15
12/1/15
Brian Olson Winter Classic Judo Rescheduled to February 20, 2016.
Dear CJL Members,
Due to scheduling conflicts and the busy holiday season, the Brian Olson Winter Classic Judo Tournament hosted by Boulder Judo Training Center has been rescheduled for February 20, 2016. The event will be held at the same location, Angevine Middle School. Those who have already sent in their entry form with payment have the option of being reimbursed, or having their payment applied to theFebruary 20, 2016 tournament. There will also be on line registration for the event that will be announced shortly.
For reimbursement requests, please email Sherrie Wilson at sportsconsult@aol.com
or you may call her at:
Sherrie Wilson
tel. 719.491.9682
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your support. We look forward to seeing you on February 20th!
11/12/15
Brian Olson 2015 Judo Tournament Entry Form
Brian Olson Winter Classic Judo Tournament December 5, 2015,
Angevine Middle School, 1150 W. South Boulder Road,
Lafayette, CO
Brian Olson 2015 Judo Tournament Entry Form HERE
For convenience, Clubs outside of the Boulder area may conduct their own weigh-ins and email the data in prior to the eve procedure will help out-of-town clubs from having to arrive so early for weigh-in. Emailed weigh ins must include the following to be accepted: Athlete Name, Athlete Category, Age, Division ,Gender, Weight, Club,
Email to: Sportsconsult@aol.com,
Angevine Middle School, 1150 W. South Boulder Road,
Lafayette, CO
For convenience, Clubs outside of the Boulder area may conduct their own weigh-ins and email the data in prior to the eve procedure will help out-of-town clubs from having to arrive so early for weigh-in. Emailed weigh ins must include the following to be accepted: Athlete Name, Athlete Category, Age, Division ,Gender, Weight, Club,
Email to: Sportsconsult@aol.com,
11/11/15
10/17/15
15th Annual Denver Classic Tournament Entry Form
Nov 7th, 2015
15th Annual Denver Classic Judo Tournament
Location: Central High School
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010-3700
Click HERE for Entry Form
15th Annual Denver Classic Judo Tournament
Location: Central High School
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010-3700
Click HERE for Entry Form
Promotion Testing Practice@ Hyland Hills Judo
Promotion Testing Practice
Next weekend, the Colorado Judo League is offering a chance to learn what you will need to know prior to the Colorado Judo League promotion testing scheduled for January 10, 2016.
Club Senseis, please notify potential judoka immediately about this upcoming opportunity next week.
Practice Test Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Location: Hyland Hills Judo School
Address: 9165 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, Colorado
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: No Charge
You must have a valid USA Judo, USJF or USJA membership card. Participants must be willing to sign a waiver and release form at this event.
This training session will be open to Ikkyu (1st degree brown belt and higher) who wish to prepare for the test in January 2016. Lower raking judoka may participate with advance approval of Sensei Mercer.
For more information contact Sensei Dennis Mercer, Mercerd2@comcast.net , 303-859-5531
Next weekend, the Colorado Judo League is offering a chance to learn what you will need to know prior to the Colorado Judo League promotion testing scheduled for January 10, 2016.
Club Senseis, please notify potential judoka immediately about this upcoming opportunity next week.
Practice Test Date: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Location: Hyland Hills Judo School
Address: 9165 Lowell Blvd. Westminster, Colorado
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: No Charge
You must have a valid USA Judo, USJF or USJA membership card. Participants must be willing to sign a waiver and release form at this event.
This training session will be open to Ikkyu (1st degree brown belt and higher) who wish to prepare for the test in January 2016. Lower raking judoka may participate with advance approval of Sensei Mercer.
For more information contact Sensei Dennis Mercer, Mercerd2@comcast.net , 303-859-5531
10/15/15
Passing of Kenny Kuramoto
Dear Fellow Judoka,
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sensei Kenny Kuramato. He passed away Monday evening. He was the son of Sensei George Kuramoto, one of the founders of the Denver School of Judo. On behalf of the Colorado Judo League, our heartfelt condolences go out to the friends and relatives of the Kuramoto family.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Brian Levitt, President
Colorado Judo League
A celebration of his life will be held at
Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel
1095 Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-3551
Saturday, October 17, 2015
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Kenny Kuramoto Biography
1/24/1941-10/12/2015
Born on January 24th, 1941, in Sacramento, CA to George and Alice Kuramoto. They lived in Walnut Grove, CA at the time until 1942.
In 1942 the federal government built an internment camp to house thousands of Japanese Americans, forcibly removed from their homes in California. The facility was called camp Amache located in Colorado. It was one of ten relocation centers, guarded by armed military police established during World War II and designed to detain more than 120,000 Japanese; about two thirds of whom were U.S. Citizens. This was the beginning of a new chapter in Kenny's life and his family, relatives, friends and anyone of Japanese decent. They were given a few days to pack all their belongings and to board a train, not able to see out of the blocked windows, and not knowing where they were going. They left behind their homes and businesses which were later vandalized or destroyed. They lived at the camp til October 1945 after the war had ended and were released to start a new life. Kenny's sister, Michi was born at the camp.
The family found an apartment in Denver and settled there. Kenny's father was able to find an auto mechanic's job near the Denver Buddhist Temple on 20th and Lawrence which later became George's Motor Service. This area became the start of many Japanese businesses and the heart of Japanese town. In 1946 Kenny had a new brother, Arthur.
When Kenny was 5 he went to Ebert Elementary in Denver and when the family grew they moved to 3220 Gaylord St. He attended Columbine Elementary School, Cole Jr. High and Manual High School. During high school he was working for his father as a mechanic. Later, he joined the Army and traveled to Texas, California Washington and Alaska. He worked for United Airlines for 30 years and retired.
In February 1953, under the chairmanship of Bob Maruyama and sponsorship of the California Street Methodist Church, his father George and Fred Okimoto recruited 40 young boys 10 years and older and initiated judo classes in the basketball gymnasium of the 20th Street Recreation Center. In April 1953 a new dojo was established.. Both Kenny and Arthur participated in Judo tournaments over the years. Kenny earned a 2nd Degree Black Belt and became an instructor. Judo was always a big part of his life whether participating or attending tournaments.
Kenny's favorite movie of all time was"Go for Broke" He became very passionate, collecting momentos, and following anything written about the Japanese Americans who fought in World War II. He saw the movie many times over.
The movie was about "A triumphant look at the grit and guts of the Japanese Americans who made up the 442nd regiment during World War II dealing with their prejudiced commander and facing battlefront horror with true heroism and team spirit that earned themselves national respect".
Kenny's hobbies consisted of Judo, shopping, watching T.V. and keeping up with the Broncos.
At age 74 Kenny passed away on Monday, October 12, 2015. He is survived by his sister, Michi (Tom) Hoshiko and his brother, Arthur (Charlene) Kuramoto; nieces, Lynette (Chris) Sykes; Jillian (Patrick) Hamlin and their 4 children: McKenzie, Connor, William and Ashlyn; nephews, Derek (Tati) Hoshiko, their foster child Trevor; and nephew Kurtis Kuramoto.
10/12/15
Upcoming Joint Workout Dates @ Northglenn Judo
Dates: 10/13/15, 11/10/15 and 12/08/15
Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
Location: Northglenn Judo (Northglenn Rec Center)
10/11/15
9/21/15
9/14/15
9/2/15
Classic Judo Division @ Northglenn Tournament 2015
New Senior and Masters divisions have been added to the 47th Annual Championship: Classic Judo or "Judo as you used to know it!"
These divisions bring back many judo techniques that have been prohibited in recent years.
Click here for an explanation of the rules.
Note that these Classic Judo divisions are in addition to the Senior and Masters divisions conducted according to the current IJF rules.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
8/18/15
Funeral Services for Sensei Sam Hashimoto 8/20
17August, 2015
All,
Funeral services for sensei Sam Hashimoto will be held at the Denver Buddhist Temple this Thursday, August 20 at noon. The temple is located at 1947 Lawrence St, Denver, CO 80202
For a map and directions to the temple, please click on the following link: https://goo.gl/maps/uiuis
Respectfully,
Warren Agena --- 安慶名 ウォーレン
Head Instructor, Northglenn Judo Club
8/14/15
The Passing of Sam Hashimoto
It is with great sadness that we inform the judo community that Sam Hashimoto passed away on the morning of August 13th after a battle with cancer. Sam was an instructor at Northglenn Judo Club, coached many of the club's national champions, and was a member of the club's coaching staff when it was awarded developmental coaching program of the year by the USA Judo in 2002. Sam was past President of Colorado Judo League, and chaired the USA Judo Coach Commission.
Colorado Judo League expresses its sincere condolences to Sam's family.
Information on services will be forthcoming.
7/28/15
Colorado Athletes at World Police and Fire Games 2015
July 7, 2015
Colorado athletes Greg Sadar ,Keith Lewis, Jim Bacon and Grace Jividen-Truesdale
Jim Bacon and Grace Jividen-Truesdale both won medals at last week's World Police and Fire Games.
Jim finished with a Gold medal, Grace won a Silver medal, and Greg won a Bronze.
Congratulations from Colorado Judo League!
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