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The East Bay Judo Institute of El Cerrito, California, proved itself to be the toughest dojo in the country
at the 2002 US Judo Federation Jr., Youth, Team, and Kata National Championships held 5-8 July 2002 in Sacramento,
California. Over 771 contestants from all over the U.S. competed in divisions for ages 7 through 19. The top five
dojos with the highest medal counts in the Juvenile A, B, and C divisions were as follows:
| Dojo |
Location |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Total |
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| East Bay Judo Institute |
El Cerrito, CA |
5 |
2 |
2 |
9 |
| Sanshi Judo Club
| San Diego, CA |
3 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
| Jason Morris Judo Club |
Albany, NY
| 3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| Hayastan |
Los Angeles, CA |
2 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
| Venice Judo Club |
Los Angeles, CA |
2 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
Taking medals for East Bay were the following athletes:
| Veronica Castillo |
Gold |
| Jessica Hsieh |
Gold |
| Stephanie Hata |
Gold |
| Marija Djokic |
Gold |
| Molly O’Rourke |
Gold |
| Marti Malloy |
Silver (2 – in two divisions) |
| Jessica Hsieh |
Bronze |
| Dale Hata Bronze |
The East Bay Judo Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the teaching of Kodokan Judo.
It’s head instructor is Dr. David Matsumoto, 6th degree black belt. For information about classes, schedules,
location, and contact information, see www.ebji.org or call 510-237-0607.
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(510) 237-0607
Posted by Allen Gordon
Aug, 20, 2002
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