SJSU Judo Team 2013

SJSU Judo Golf Tournament

October 8, 2013

It took a few days to collect all the photos (and recover) from the SJSU Judo Golf Tournament that took place at the beautiful Cinnabar Golf Course on September 23. It was a gorgeous day with wonderful people and amazing judo spirit.

After a quick registration, dropping a few tickets off in the raffle baskets and eating a delicious lunch donated by Panera, our golfers took off at the 1 PM shot gun. This tournament was formerly known as the Yosh Uchida Golf Classic, so it was only fitting to have the man who founded our program offer some well-wishes and warm thanks to our golfers.

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After a long day of some serious yet fun-filled golfing, everyone  gathered in the dining hall for the awards, announcements, and a delicious dinner. The current SJSU Judo team was able to introduce themselves and help throughout the evening’s many events. We were honored and delighted to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Uchida’s 70th Wedding Anniversary, as well as Mr. Uchida’s promotion to 10th degree red belt (Judan) recognized by the International Judo Federation. Mr. Uchida is one of very few judoka to receive this highest degree, and was honored to receive the certificate and red belt from USA Judo’s President Lance Nading. Afterwards, alumni and Coaches Mike Swain and Keith Nakasone thanked our sponsors for their continual support with moving words reminding all of us why we are a part of the Spartan Judo Family.

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Of course, since this golf tournament is our biggest fundraiser of the year, it is only appropriate to thank the individuals and companies who supported us with their donations, time, and leadership. Thank you to the following groups and individuals; without you, this tournament would not have been able to happen.

Golf Tournament Committee: Cori Geier, Mike and Tania (Chie) Swain, Keith and Kris Nakasone, Sandie Kaneshiro, and Conor Driscoll.

Hole Sponsors: Ed Cerna with Marcus & Millichap Real Estate, Elan Property Management, Bob and Paula Hisaoka, Bobby and Donna Johnson, Isao and Robin Okano,  Kathy and Brian Dooley, Jeff and Joan Brown, Donald and Julia Moseman, Ilya Ronin, Steven Kim, George Driskell, Walter Dabel, Dr. Robert Nishime, Takuya Shimomura, Hukilau, Panera, Dollamur, Century Graphics, Sundt Construction, The J. Morey Company Inc., Stevens Creek Toyota, McFarlane, Cazale & Associates, Maximized Living, USA Judo, Silicon Valley Judo, Chuck Jefferson Judo.

Special Thanks: Mr. Yosh Uchida, Jan Masuda-Cougill, John Kimura (photographer), Dean Charles Bullock, Lee Sands, Gary McDowell, Gary Matteoni, Ed Cerna, and Gerardo Padilla.

In addition, thank you to the generous companies located in Downtown Willow Glen, Downtown Campbell, Downtown Los Gatos, Japantown, and Downtown San Jose, all of who generously donated to our raffle baskets and silent auctions.

And last but not least, thanks to the judo team members who took the day off from classes and training at SJSU to help work the golf tournament. In return, the team would like to thank the coaches, the supporters, and all the families that help make this team a success.

For more pictures, please click here (http://www.sjsujudo.org/gdl-gallery/sjsu-judo-golf-tournament-2013/) for  the gallery of Golf Tournament Pictures. For more information on how you can support the team or golf in next year’s tournament, please leave a comment in the box on the side of this page. Furthermore, if you have any inquiries, suggestions, questions or concerns about the tournament, feel free to use the same comment box to communicate with us.

Go Spartans!