George Uchida Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Passing of George Uchida Sensei – United States Judo Federation . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201104237/https://www.usjf.com/2004/08/passing-of-george-uchida-sensei/ . 2023-12-01 . www.usjf.com.
  2. Web site: GRYGIEL . CHRIS . June 4, 2009 . George Uchida, 1924-2009: Soldier, spy, artist, father, friend . https://web.archive.org/web/20220117193454/https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/George-Uchida-1924-2009-Soldier-spy-artist-1304316.php . 2022-01-17 . seattlepi.com.
  3. Web site: Black Belt. Active Interest Media. Inc. January 22, 1962. Active Interest Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  4. Book: Okimoto, Paul M. . Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way . Xlibris . 2011 . 59 . 978-1465395917.
  5. Web site: Yosh Uchida. tessaku.com . 14 March 2020 . 2021-05-27.
  6. Book: Okimoto, Paul M.. Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way. December 15, 2011. Xlibris Corporation. 9781465395924. Google Books.
  7. Web site: George Uchida, Judoka, JudoInside. www.judoinside.com.
  8. Web site: Black Belt. Active Interest Media. Inc. January 22, 1962. Active Interest Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  9. Web site: Kent Pe Teacher, 72, Claims Bias -- Man Has Been Investigated, Suspended The Seattle Times. 2021-03-22. archive.seattletimes.com.
  10. Web site: Black Belt. Active Interest Media. Inc. November 22, 1970. Active Interest Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  11. Web site: Black Belt. Active Interest Media. Inc. July 22, 1967. Active Interest Media, Inc.. Google Books.
  12. Web site: Aikido Shobukan Dojo . 2021-03-22 . 2016-03-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304094914/http://www.aikido-shobukan.org/books/View.aspx?id=361 . dead .
  13. Book: Nishioka, Hayward. Judo Heart and Soul. March 22, 2000. Black Belt Communications. 9780897501378. Google Books.

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