YULF Announces the Everest Judo Project
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 27, 2025
Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation Partners with Everest Judo to Expand Judo's Reach and Impact in the Himalayan Region Through the ‘Everest Judo Project’
San Jose, CA – The Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation (YULF) is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with Everest Judo, an international development project founded by multi-time Austrian Judo Olympian Sabrina Filzmoser. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to leveraging the values and philosophy of judo to inspire and uplift communities worldwide.
Everest Judo has made significant strides in bringing education and sports to underprivileged children in the Himalayan region. With a focus on providing access to schools, nutritious meals, medical care, and sports training, the initiative has enriched numerous lives through the ethical and educational principles of judo.
“Judo is more than a sport; it’s a way of life,” said Sabrina Filzmoser, founder of Everest Judo. “This collaboration with YULF strengthens our ability to provide children in Nepal and Bhutan with the tools to envision and pursue better futures, rooted in the core values of judo.”
Photo by: Nicolas Messner
About Everest Judo
Established after Sabrina’s first trip to Nepal in 2005, Everest Judo has grown from supporting one school in Bhutan to impacting numerous communities across Nepal. The program incorporates judo into school curriculums, providing critical resources such as training equipment, instructor funding, and support for children with disabilities. In 2022, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality integrated judo into physical education programs for all its schools.
A Legacy of Shared Values
The partnership aligns seamlessly with the mission of the YULF to promote education, character development, and cultural understanding through judo. The Everest Judo Project will focus on securing resources to fund scholarships, training camps, and equipment, ensuring that children in the Himalayan region have access to opportunities for growth through sport.
“This partnership represents an incredible synergy of shared values,” said Marti Malloy, CEO & President of the YULF. “Everest Judo’s success in spreading judo's principles to some of the world’s most remote regions is a testament to the sport's universal appeal and transformative power.”
Looking Ahead
Together, YULF and Everest Judo aim to expand support for initiatives across the Himalayas, focusing on empowering children through judo’s philosophy of respect, discipline, and perseverance. Both organizations envision a future where the values of judo serve as a bridge for cultural exchange and an avenue for lasting change in underserved communities. Learn more about the Everest Judo Project HERE.
Exciting news! The International Judo Federation covered our latest announcement about the Everest Judo Project—check out the full story HERE.
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How to Support the Everest Judo Project
Double Your Impact! A motivated donor has pledged to match the first $10,000 raised for the Everest Judo Project. Your contribution will go twice as far in empowering children in Nepal through education, health, and the transformative power of judo.
Donation Details:
All donations are processed through the Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation (YULF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contributions will support initiatives aligned with the Everest Judo Project’s goals, such as training programs, competitions, and community development.
While YULF welcomes donations to support the Everest Judo Project, YULF retains full legal discretion and control over all contributions to ensure they are used to fulfill the broader purpose of supporting Judo in the Himalaya region.
Donations to the Everest Judo Project are not used for activities within the U.S., in compliance with grant guidelines.
All donors will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.