The 1984 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles marked a defining moment for judo’s global presence. Held at California State University, Los Angeles from August 4–11, 1984, the event was not only a showcase of world-class martial skill but also a celebration of judo’s growth as an Olympic sport.
 
The official Judo Event Program, published by Judo Journal under the direction of Nori Bunasawa, captures the spirit of the era in striking visual and historical detail. Its cover features a dramatic illustration of judoka in mid-throw, silhouetted against the Olympic flame and California skyline—symbolizing both tradition and the fiery energy of competition. Inside, the program included:
 
Historical retrospectives on 20 years of Olympic Judo.
 
This collector’s edition reflects more than an event guide—it embodies the excitement of the first U.S.-hosted Olympic Judo competition, where athletes from around the world converged in Los Angeles to test skill, spirit, and endurance on the tatami.
 
For judoka and historians alike, the 1984 Judo Olympic program remains a rare artifact of martial arts history, linking the American judo community with the global stage at one of the most iconic Olympic Games of the modern era.