Kuniko Takeuchi
Kuniko Takeuchi’s Accomplishments
- 8th Dan – USA Judo, USJF, PJU, IJF, Kodokan
- Member, Teacher’s Institute – USA Judo, US Judo Federation
- Member, Promotion Committee – US Judo Federation
- Instructor at Okubo Judo Club – Sacramento, CA
- Chairperson, USA Judo Kata Operational Committee 2000–2009
- Class A Certified Kata Judge – USA Judo
- Director, PJC Kata Commission
- PJC Kata Judge and Coordinator
- IJF Kata Commissioner and Judge
- Kata Judge for 1st Kodokan International Judo Kata Tournament
- Technical Staff, 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games for Judo
- Instructor at Kodokan Women’s section – Tokyo, Japan. 1962–1968
- Guest instructor at YMCA Judo Club – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 1964
- Guest instructor at Shiwa kwai Judo Club – Grimsby, England. 1966
- Joshi Judo Camp Instructor, 1974–1995
- Coach, World Championship – Hamilton, Canada. 1993
- Manager, World Championship – Maastricht, The Netherlands. 1986
- Manager, Fukuoka International Women’s Championships – Fukuoka, Japan. 1985 – 1992
Education and Degrees
- Graduated Nippon Physical Education University – Tokyo, Japan
- Graduated, California State University Sacramento – Sacramento, CA
- Graduated International Christian University – Taipei, Taiwan
- Doctor of Philosophy – Education
- Master of Art – Physical Education
- Retired Physical Education Teacher
- Part time Taiko Drumming teacher at High School
- Instructor, American Red Cross – First Aid and CPR
Awards
- Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation 2015
- Faye Allen Award, USA Judo – 2003
- Outstanding Women’s Award in Sports YWCA – Sacramento, 1986
- Instructor of the Year YMCA-Sacramento, 1986
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