The Everest Judo Project: Building Futures Through Judo in the Himalayas
“Judo can be the answer to the question of ‘why’—why I do it, why I try, why I live my life with purpose.”
— Sabrina Filzmoser, Founder of Everest Judo
The Vision Behind Everest Judo
For four-time Olympian and two-time World Judo Championship medalist Sabrina Filzmoser, judo is more than a sport—it’s a way of life. Everest Judo is her way of giving back, creating opportunities for children in Nepal’s Himalayan region through the transformative power of judo.
With the YULF’s support, the Everest Judo Project is able to provide:
Education: Empowering young minds to bridge cultural gaps and build brighter futures.
Health Support: Ensuring children have access to sufficient food and medical care.
Judo Training: Teaching values like respect, courage, and self-control through sport.
By promoting these opportunities, the Everest Judo Project combines the ethics of judo with the potential of education to create lasting change.
"The Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation is proud to support the Everest Judo Project. This initiative exemplifies how judo can improve the world by building character, creating opportunities, and fostering global peace. It aligns perfectly with our mission of using judo and education to develop individuals of integrity and purpose. Together, we can empower the next generation to carry forward these values." — Marti Malloy, President, Yoshihiro Uchida Legacy Foundation
What Your Support Makes Possible
Your donation to the Everest Judo Project directly impacts children in the Himalayan region by addressing critical needs:
Equipment: Supplying mats, uniforms, and other essential tools for training.
Training Facilities: Building and maintaining safe spaces for learning and practice.
Coaching Support: Funding local instructors and assistants to guide young judoka.
Travel Grants: Allowing students to journey to Kathmandu for belt exams and other vital opportunities.
Why Judo Matters
For Sabrina, “Judo for Peace” is more than a motto—it’s a mission. By combining the ethics of judo with the opportunity for education, Everest Judo fosters the values of freedom, justice, and equality in some of the world’s most remote areas.
“Without education, these values have no meaning,” Sabrina says. “Ignorance is the greatest danger to humanity.” Everest Judo addresses this challenge by building character, fostering discipline, and spreading hope to children who need it most.
To dive deeper into this extraordinary initiative and its impact, visit the official Everest Judo website and discover how judo is changing lives in the Himalayas with your support.
Exciting news! The International Judo Federation covered our latest announcement about the Everest Judo Project—check out the full story HERE.
A special THANK YOU to photographer Nicolas Messner for generously allowing us to use his photos on this page. Explore more of his work HERE.
Make a donation 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. Donate below and help us reach this incredible goal!
Important Notes:
Check Donations: Make checks payable to Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation and note "For the Everest Judo Project" in the memo line. The mailing address is:
333 W. Santa Clara Street, Ste. 800
San Jose, CA 95113All 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 are not used for activities within the U.S., in compliance with grant guidelines.
All donors will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.