Английская Википедия:George Uchida

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Шаблон:Short description 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]

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