George Uchida

George Uchida (July 22, 1925 – August 6, 2004)[1] was a judoka, wrestler, author, and coach.[2] Uchida was the brother of San Jose Judo Coach Yosh Uchida.[3] Uchida and other family members were sent to the Poston internment camp during World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066.[4][5] He later served in the US Army in the field of military intelligence.[2] He got key intelligence about Russian involvement in the Korean War.[2] Upon his return he enrolled in San Jose State University majoring in physical education.[6]

  1. ^ "Passing of George Uchida Sensei – United States Judo Federation". www.usjf.com. Archived from the original on 2023-12-01.
  2. ^ a b c GRYGIEL, CHRIS (June 4, 2009). "George Uchida, 1924-2009: Soldier, spy, artist, father, friend". seattlepi.com. Archived from the original on 2022-01-17.
  3. ^ Inc, Active Interest Media (January 22, 1962). "Black Belt". Active Interest Media, Inc. – via Google Books. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Okimoto, Paul M. (2011). Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way. Xlibris. p. 59. ISBN 978-1465395917.
  5. ^ "Yosh Uchida". tessaku.com. 14 March 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  6. ^ Okimoto, Paul M. (December 15, 2011). Oh! Poston, Why Don't You Cry for Me?: And Other Stops Along the Way. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 9781465395924 – via Google Books.