GJC Established 1951

50th Anniversary Tournament

On April 1, 2001, the Gardena Judo Club hosted an invitational tournament in honor of the Club's 50th anniversary. The tournament was held at North Torrance High School. Pictures courtesy of Paul Blasman. 

50th Anniversay Medal

Gardena Judo Club instructors - (left to right) Mickey Matsumoto, Isao Wada, and Low Dong:

Sensei

Gardena Judo Club advisers:

Advisers

The donation table, with (left to right) Dr. Maeda, Mrs. Shirley Endo, and Mr. Tom Akiyama:

Donation Table

Setting up the tournament:

North High School

The registration table, with Hideki Nakamura, Miriam Maeda, Debbie Taeubel, Sharon Dornberg:
Registration

The medical staff:

Medical Staff

Figuring out the pools:

Pooling

The time keepers:

Time Keepers

The kitchen crew:

Kitchen Crew

GJC members who placed:

Medal/Trophy Winners