NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUDO ASSOCIATION, INC
HOKKA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI
ABOUT HOKKA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI
The Northern California Judo Association, Inc. also known as the Hokka Judo Yudanshakai, is a nonprofit public benefit corporation serving Northern California.
As a charter member of the United States Judo Federation, Hokka Yudanshakai has rank promotional authority to Godan, or 5th degree black belt. All dan ranks issued by Hokka are certified by the USJF, and are eligible for Kodokan certification. USJF rank criteria are among the strictest, and USJF rank continues to be held in the highest regard.
Hokka Yudanshakai sponsors a variety of Judo activities, including, tournaments, technical, kata, referee and junior development clinics. All Clubs are invited to attend the Hokka sponsored tournaments and clinics listed on the events schedule. Your Clubs participation is always welcome.
Hokka members have excelled in competition at the regional, state, and national levels, producing many state and national champions.
If your club would like to join the Northern California Judo Association, please contact any of the Hokka Officers or the Hokka office listed below.
Benefits of Hokka membership include: Kyu grade rank certification, staffing for Hokka tournaments and clinics, and more.
Benefits of USJF membership include: National membership, Black Belt rank certification, Coach certification, criminal background checks for all Black Belt Instructors and Coaches, national sanctioned events, liability insurance, and more.
HOKKA YUDANSHAKAI OFFICERS
BOARD OF MANAGERS
Mr. Mac Takeda
President
Mr. Keith Watanabe
1st Vice President
Mr. Harvey Takeda
2nd Vice President
Mr. Bob Uemura
Treasurer
Mrs. Jeannie Yee Balido
Secretary
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Mr. Mac Takeda
Board of Examiners Chairman & Self Defense Committee Chairman
Mr. Harvey Takeda
Development Committee Chairman
Mrs. Jeannie Yee Balido
Kata Committee Chairman
Mr. Keith Watanabe
Self Defense Committee Chairman
Mr. Ralph Palmer
Referree's Committee Chairman
2023 HOKKA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI MEMBER CLUBS
Lycée Français Judo Club
Contact Information:
William Desmole
Phone: 415-661-5232
Dojo Information:
1201 Ortega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Hours: T/ F, 3:45-5:00pm
Salinas Judo Club
Contact Information:
Bob Uemura
17 Winham Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-424-9330
Dojo Information:
502 Pajaro St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Hours: T/Th, 6:30-9:00pm
Sat, 10:00am-1:00pm
San Francisco Judo Institute
Contact Information:
William Desmole
141 11th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: 415-244-3771
Dojo Information:
141 11th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Hours: M/W/F, 4:30-9:30pm
San Jose Judo Academy
Contact Information:
Thuymy Nguyen
1150 Mclaughlin Ave., Apt. 168
San Jose, CA 95122
Phone: 408-500-6444
Dojo Information:
625 Wool Creek Dr., F 10
San Jose, CA 95112
Kids Hours: W-F, 5:00 – 6:30pm
Senior Hours: T-F, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Sat/Sun, 10:30 – 12:00pm
Watsonville Judo Club
Contact Information:
Ferd Tihista
2140 Mata Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
Dojo Information:
130 Rodriguez St.
Watsonville, CA 95076
Hours: Tue /Thur, 6:00-9:00pm
Sat, 8:00-12:00pm
Yee’s Martial Arts
Contact Information:
Jeannie Yee Balido
PO Box 875
Pinole, CA 94564
Phone: 510-245-3483
Dojo Information:
844 Willow Ave. A2
Hercules, CA 94547
Hours:
T/Th, 7:00-8:00pm
Sat, 1:00-2:00pm
HOKKA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI EVENT SCHEDULE
HOKKA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI FORMS & DOWNLOADS
HOKKA PROMOTION FORMS
(NOTE: FORM FILL FUNCTION IS NOT AVAILABLE DIRECTLY THROUGH THE BROWSER. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND USE ADOBE ACROBAT TO USE FORM FILL FUNCTION)HOKKA SHODAN PROMOTION CHECKLIST
HOKKA COMPETITOR RECOMMENDATION FOR PROMOTION APPLICATION
HOKKA COMPETITOR RECORD FORMS (BLACK BELT RANKS)
HOKKA NON-COMPETITOR RECOMMENDATION FOR PROMOTION APPLICATION
HOKKA NON-COMPETITOR RECORD FORMS
USJF (FORM #20) PROMOTION FORM
USJF BACKGROUND SCREENING APPLICATION
ADDITIONAL DOWNLOADS
INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, & STATE JUDO ORGANIZATIONS
I.J.F. - INTERNATIONAL JUDO FEDERATION
U.S.J.F. - UNITED STATES JUDO FEDERATION
U.S.J.A. - UNITED STATES JUDO ASSOCIATION
CALIFORNIA JUDO YUDANSHAKAI'S
HOKKA (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA JUDO ASSOCIATION)
CENCO (CENTRAL COAST JUDO ASSOCIATION)
CHUKA (CENTRAL CALIFORNIA JUDO ASSOCIATION)
NANKA (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA JUDO ASSOCIATION)
JUDO REFEREE RESOURCES
OHIO JUDO: JUDO REFEREE TRAINING COURSE
COMBINED OVERVIEW RESOURCE DOCUMENT: IJF JUDO RULES