Once upon a time in the bustling, busy state of New Jersey, known for its sandy beaches, the legendary Jersey Tomatoes, and the coolest jigsaw-like highways, lived a group of energetic, fun-loving kids. These kids were not just any ordinary children; they were the Judo champions of the world. Well, their world, to be exact, which was mostly the local community center and occasionally their backyards. But they were champions, alright, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Let me introduce you to the ringleader of the bunch, a witty, bright-eyed Jersey boy known as Judo Joe. Joe was a master of 'ippon', a term in Judo which means 'one full point'. It also means 'I just threw you flat on your back', which was a point of pride for our Judo Joe. He could toss even the biggest kids, but he'd always help them up after with a wide grin. However, his biggest challenge was to do the same with his twin sister, Jumping Jill, who was as nimble as a cat and way trickier than any opponent he had ever faced. Together, these Judo kids of Jersey, led by their fearless leader, Judo Joe, had many adventures, adding a sprinkle of action and laughter to every tough situation. Whether it was flipping over the school bully or helping out a trapped kitten, they used their Judo skills in ways that even the professionals would admire. And at the end of the day, they would all gather at the local pizza parlor, sharing laughs, recounting their escapades, and planning their next Judo adventure. But that's a story for another day.
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Established in 1962 by Yoshisada Yonezuka, the Cranford Judo Karate Center has been home to many aspiring students, world-class athletes, and Olympic medalists. After training several Olympic and World team athletes including his son Nick, Yoshisada was asked to be the Head Coach of the US Judo Team for the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games. The Dojo walls display the club’s history in photographs, newpaper and magazine articles from Olympic Games, World Championships, Junior National, Junior World Championships, Karate World Championships, and Sumo Championships. These artifacts are a tribute to the many years of dedication and training of these stellar athletes of all ages.