George Uchida (July 22, 1925 – August 6, 2004)[1] was a judoka, wrestler, author, and coach.[2] Uchida was the brother of San Jose Judo Coach Yosh Uchida.[3] Uchida and other family members were sent to the Poston internment camp during World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066.[4][5] He later served in the US Army in the field of military intelligence.[2] He got key intelligence about Russian involvement in the Korean War.[2] Upon his return he enrolled in San Jose State University majoring in physical education.[6]

Competition

Uchida was a bronze medalist in the 1954 US National Championship for the sport of Judo.[7] He wrestled at San Jose State in 1956, 1957, and 1958.[3]

Coaching

In 1962, he was selected to be the Wrestling Coach at the University of California at Berkley.[3] He hoped to establish Judo in the school as well.[8] By 1972 he served as the Olympic Coach for the US Judo Olympic Team.[9] He also served as the Coach for the US Pan American Team.[10] He also served as the head coach for the National High School Championships in Judo.[11]

Author

Uchida wrote Judo Contest Rules for the Amateur Athletic Union Judo Handbook.[12] He also co wrote Fundamentals of Judo.[12] In his later years he would be an IJF Level A referee.[13]

References

  1. "Passing of George Uchida Sensei – United States Judo Federation". www.usjf.com.
  2. 1 2 3 GRYGIEL, CHRIS (June 4, 2009). "George Uchida, 1924-2009: Soldier, spy, artist, father, friend". seattlepi.com.
  3. 1 2 3 Inc, Active Interest Media (January 22, 1962). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. Okimoto, Paul M. (2011). Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way. Xlibris. p. 59. ISBN 978-1465395917.
  5. "Yosh Uchida". tessaku.com. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  6. Okimoto, Paul M. (December 15, 2011). Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781465395924 via Google Books.
  7. "George Uchida, Judoka, JudoInside". www.judoinside.com.
  8. Inc, Active Interest Media (January 22, 1962). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. "Kent Pe Teacher, 72, Claims Bias -- Man Has Been Investigated, Suspended | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  10. Inc, Active Interest Media (November 22, 1970). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  11. Inc, Active Interest Media (July 22, 1967). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  12. 1 2 "Aikido Shobukan Dojo". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  13. Nishioka, Hayward (March 22, 2000). Judo Heart and Soul. Black Belt Communications. ISBN 9780897501378 via Google Books.
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