VC Fest will present a slate of films.

the first time judo appeared in an Olympics.His achievements are countless: he obtained the prestigious 10th dan in judo.

Among the many other distinctions and awards Yosh received throughout his life.and unwavering commitment to the art have left an incredible mark on all who had the honor of knowing him.and again in 1946 after he returned from four years in the U.

who had an immeasurable impact in multiple arenas and touched so many lives.government sent him off to the U.

Judo Federation: It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Sensei Yosh Uchida.

I didnt realize how important those words were until my judo career was over.Kazuo is grateful to the Secret Service for fulfilling his mothers dreams as well as his own.

where Kazuos Issei father passed away from colon cancer in 1946.into the American culture and dreams.

I did it as an American citizen to give honor to myself and my family just like all the other Japanese Americans who followed me.Three months after being hired.