Nikori Judo Club Program

The Vision Behind the Nikori Judo Club Program

In collaboration with the Nikori Mixed Secondary School, this project has helped to establish and strengthen the Judo program at the school, to nurture talent and positive character and has also provided academic scholarships to attend the school to the local community which gives them access to daily meals and the judo classes. 

Objectives Behind the Nikori Judo Club Program:

  1. To promote discipline and positive behavior among learners. 

  2. To enhance the physical and mental well-being of learners. 

  3. To provide equal sporting opportunities for disadvantaged learners. 

  4. To identify and nurture talent for competitions and future opportunities. 

  5. To reduce negative social behaviors among youth. 

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What Your Support Makes Possible

YULF’s support has directly impacted students at the Nikori Judo Club by providing the club with necessary equipment for safe training:  

  • Judo mats

  • 100 Judogi uniforms

  • Scoreboards and timers

  • Training cones and conditioning equipment

  • First aid kits

  • Storage racks

Why Judo Matters

Judo helps the community by keeping young people active and disciplined, teaching them respect, self-control, and responsibility while improving their physical and mental health. By keeping students busy in training and competitions, judo helps curb early pregnancies and drug abuse, as young people spend their time on positive activities. In addition, judo strengthens the wider community by creating role models, reducing antisocial behavior, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and fostering peace and cooperation, leading to a safer and more supportive community.  

Make a donation

Double Your Impact! A motivated donor has pledged to match the first $10,000 raised for the Everest Judo Project. Your contribution will go twice as far in empowering children in Nepal through education, health, and the transformative power of judo. Donate below and help us reach this incredible goal!

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Important Notes:

  • Check Donations: Make checks payable to Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation and note "For the Everest Judo Project" in the memo line. The mailing address is:
    333 W. Santa Clara Street, Ste. 800
    San Jose, CA 95113

  • All donations are processed through the Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation (YULF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

  • Contributions will support initiatives aligned with the Everest Judo Project’s goals, such as training programs, competitions, and community development.

  • While YULF welcomes donations to support the Everest Judo Project, YULF retains full legal discretion and control over all contributions to ensure they are used to fulfill the broader purpose of supporting Judo in the Himalaya region.

  • Donations are not used for activities within the U.S., in compliance with grant guidelines.

  • All donors will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.