2009 Nanka Judo Installation and Awards Luncheon

February 7, 2009 – Long Beach Grand, Long Beach CA

Nanka had their annual awards banquet to honor the following:

2008 Nanka Outstanding Club Member:

• Barstow Judo – Isaiah Ramirez,
• Bunasawa Kai – Nikita Peretokin
• Gardena – Bryce Oishi,
• Guerros Judo – Robert Gomez,
• Industry Sheriff’s – Wyatt Harley Soto,
• LACC – Ernest Ron Newsome,
• Nishi Judo Club – Kyoko Muronaka,
• OCK – Mason Kumashiro,
• Norwalk Judo – Cameron Gonzales,
• Santa Ynez Judo – Bryson Alef,
• San Fernando Judo – Shaun Sy,
• Sawtelle Judo – Emily Lilly,
• South Bay Judo – David Honda,
• Valley Judo Institute – Nicholas Baric,
• West Covina Judo – Michael Liu.
• 2008 Parent Federation Scholarships Award Winners – Stephanie Horiuchi and Scott Yokoyama
• 2008 Nanka’s Outstanding Referee – Glenn Koyama.

Entertainment was provided by the Mockers, a local band that looked like and sounded like the Beetles, playing all their hits…and they were fantastics! Banquet Booklet (See all the honorees and their accomplishments).

Nanka Sr Promotions (last 6 months):

• 4-Dan – Nicole Harada, Leann Harada,
• 6-Dan – Tracey Kiyohiro, Aki Yokoyama,
• 8-Dan – Isao Wada, Nori Bunasawa,
• 9-Dan – Sumiki Nozaki.

Special Awards of Appreciation Nanka Hospitality: Mr and Mrs Nakmura, Mr and Mrs Osugi and Mr and Mrs. Mayeda.