George Uchida
American male judoka and coach
ジョージ・ウチダ
- Born
- 22 July 1925
- Died
- 2004
- Citizenship
- United States
- Sport
- judo
- Occupation
- judoka
George Uchida (July 22, 1925 – August 6, 2004) was a judoka, wrestler, author, and coach. Uchida was the brother of San Jose Judo Coach Yosh Uchida. Uchida and other family members were sent to the Poston internment camp during World War II, following the signing of Executive Order 9066. He later served in the US Army in the field of military intelligence. He got key intelligence about Russian involvement in the Korean War. Upon his return he enrolled in San Jose State University majoring in physical education.
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