The Vision Behind the Nkoroi Judo Club Program

In collaboration with the Nkoroi 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:

  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. 

What Your Support Makes Possible

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

  • Judo mats

  • 100 Kusakura judogi uniforms

  • Scoreboard Screen

  • Conditioning equipment

  • Training cones & resistant bands

  • First aid kits

  • Storage racks

"Our goal is to contribute to developing organizations that can make a positive impact on the world through judo."

— Kusakura

Kusakura, one of Japan’s premier judogi brands and a trusted choice of world and Olympic champions, partnered with the YULF to donate 100 judogis to the Nkoroi Judo Club in Kenya.

This generous contribution provides young judoka with essential equipment they need to train, compete, and grow in the sport. Through partnerships like this, we are able to expand access to judo and create more opportunities for young, underpreviledged athletes around the world.

More About Kusakura

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.

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Make a donation

Make an impact! Every dollar you give helps level the playing field for students at the Nkoroi Judo Club. Your donation supports the essentials needed: judo mats, judogis, training equipment, and competition costs—things that directly remove barriers to sports and opportunity.

Nkoroi Judo Club Program
3% Cover the Fee

Important Notes:

  • Check Donations: Make checks payable to Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation and note "Nkoroi Judo Club Program" 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 Nkoroi Judo Club Program’s goals, such as training programs, competitions, and community development.

  • 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.