GJC Established 1951
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About Us

The Gardena Judo Club Inc., which was originated in 1951, is registered with the State of California as a nonprofit organization. Its purpose is to develop mental and physical character as well as to establish good relationship among its members and with the community through Judo. It operates under a By Law from which its officers are elected to administer the affairs of the Club.

The Club is affiliated with Nanka Judo Black Belt Federation, United States Judo Federation, The National Judo Black Belt Federation, and the Kodokan.

The instructors and Black Belt members are organized into a group called the Yudansha-Kai and guides the Club in matters pertaining to the instruction of Judo and administer training operation. The parents group, Fukei-Kai, takes care of the general administrative affairs of the Club. The Fukei-Kai are the Club's officers, and are elected annually by the members of the Club. Both Groups meet monthly to discuss and coordinate the operations of the Club.





Advisers
Sam Akioka
Dr. Tamotsu Ikeda
Eiji Inouye
Seiji Koshimizu
Dr. Steve Kurata
Dr. Tom Maeda
Jim Shimizu
Ray Sugahara


For more on the Club's history click here.