Sensei James Takemori

May 15, 2015
Sensei James Takemori, 1926 - 2015

Sensei James Takemori, 1926 – 2015

 

Sensei James Takemori passed away this morning after a brief illness.

 

One of the true icons of judo in the United States, American-born Sensei Takemori served in World War II in the 442nd infantry.  He was one of the founders of Shufu Yudanshakai and the Judo Black Belt Association (JBBF), which later became the United States Judo Federation (USJF).

 

He led Shufu for many years as Chairman of the Board of Examiners and President.  He was the current Chairman of the USJF Promotions Committee, an IJF-A (International) Referee, developed an Olympic Bronze medalist, scores of nationally ranked competitors, and was acknowledged as a highly successful coach and teacher, based at the Washington (D.C.) Judo Club.  He held the judo rank of Kudan (ninth degree black belt).

 

In 2004 the Emperor of Japan awarded Takemori the Order of the Rising Sun Gold and Silver Rays for his work in fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the USA and Japan.

 

He is survived by Helen, his wife of 58 years, and daughters Miki, Robin, Teri, and Chrissy, and nine granddaughters.

 

A celebration of Jim Takemori’s life will be held:

Saturday May 23rd at 1PM
Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple
1430 W. Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22302

 

For those who wish to send condolences to Takemori Sensei’s family, the address is:

Helen Takemori
3213 Duke Street #241
Alexandria, VA 22314

 

Please No Flowers.

 

A Jim Takemori Fund for the promotion of judo will be established  in the near future.

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This newsletter is presented in memory of Malcolm Hodges who was a dedicated Shufu and Washington Judo Club member for many years and wrote and was the editor of the monthly Shufu Shinbun newsletter.

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Coach Certification

SafeSport Certification is now required for all USJF registered clubs. If you have already completed the course and submitted a copy of your certificate, you do not need to resubmit. For more information or to take the course, please visit https://athletesafety.org/

Heads Up concussion training, through the CDC’s website, is a requirement for all members of your USJF registered club who function as teachers at any time. Please advise all of your instructors and assistant instructors of this requirement. The training can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/

Hilaire Notewo Seeking Donations for Judo Programs in the Ivory Coast, Needs Gis and Equipment

Longtime Shufu Judo member Hilaire Notewo is planning to relocate to Côte D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Africa in late November/December. He will be supporting judo programs, but equipment (esp. judo uniforms) are difficult to come by.  Hilaire is looking for gently used judo gis and other equipment.  Hilaire will also be visiting and donating goods to orphanages.  Should you have gently used shoes, clothes for teenagers, youths, and toddlers, kindly make them available to Hilaire.

If you would like to donate to this effort, you can send your donation to the following address:

Hilaire Notewo

7401 New Hampshire Ave. #1003

Takoma Park, MD  20912

Or contact him via his email address: hilson79@gmail.com 202 945 3781.