Kenneth Bunji Tamai

Sensei Kenneth Bunji Tamai

Sensei Kenneth Bunji Tamai

Sensei Kenneth Bunji Tamai, head sensei of Hui-O-Judo in Beltsville, Maryland, will always be fondly remembered for his Hawaiian shirts, his cigar and his laugh.

 

He began judo in 1942 in Honolulu Hawaii and helped the early formation and continued development of Shufu Judo Yudanshakai. He was a sensei, a coach, a friend, a mentor, an adviser and so much more. He taught the basic techniques and had his judoka build a solid judo foundation which they could develop upon. He taught us to love the sport of judo for all of the wonderful aspects it provides, especially the development of each person’s character.

 

Sensei Tamai devoted his life to the growth of judo, especially Shufu Yudanshakai, where he was an administrative chairman, tracking all promotions, event records and all administrative tasks to help the Yudanshakai develop.

He departed this life back in Honolulu as a Rokudan in June of 2004, leaving the legacy of his wife Dorothy, whom he met at judo, and his six children to carry on the judo traditions. Growing up they all practiced and competed in judo competitions, and now are the leading senseis at both Hui-O Judo in Beltsville and College Park Judo Club. They organize and run most of the regional tournaments, promotions and clinics for Shufu Yudanshakai. Four of his 16 grandchildren are now competing in judo tournaments.

Shufu Shinbun is BACK !

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.