Building Our Communities through Judo Values
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USJF Board of Director Meeting: Nov. 11-12, 2024
Thank you to all the Yudanshakai delegates for participating in the USJF Board of Directors and Board of Examiners meeting in Las Vegas on November 11-12, 2024
USJF Board of Director Gallery: Nov. 11-12, 2024
CONTEST RULES AND REFEREE EDUCATION for Parents
The Importance of Parental Involvement in Youth Sports
Donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund
The Hawaii Bankers Association are coordinating with all local banks to collect for the HBA’s Aloha for Maui program which in turn will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. 100% of the money they receive will go directly to help the people in Maui.
Edward Hanashiro, USJF 1st Vice President – 50th State Yudanshakai
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Florida Judo Teacher Certification
Save the date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 Join us for a Judo Teacher Certification event, covering essential topics for all Judo instructors and school owners: Location: A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation, Inc., Phone: 305-275-1370 Address: 9664 Sunset Drive, Miami FL...
Publication of the 2024 Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement, and Presidential Recognition Awards photo book
2024 USJF National Kata Conference
A report on the conference was submitted by Pacific Southwest Judo Association The 21st USJF National Kata Conference was held August 9, 10, and 11, 2024 in San Diego, California at the University of San Diego. The Pacific Southwest Judo Association welcomed about 50...
Yosh Uchida
Daniel Kikuchi wrote: Here is the information regarding Mr Yosh Uchida's Memorial and Celebration of LIfe Saturday September 28 2024 1:00 pm San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th Street San Jose, California 95112
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SHAPE America
The USJF Development committee has align its Jr Rank Requirements with SHAPE America. SHAPE America is our national standards framework for K-12 Physical Education that defines what a student should know and be able to do at each stage of developing physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity.
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Covid 19 Update
The latest COVID guidelines from the Medical Committee for dojos and events.
Judo Profiles
Judo being a Martial Art of Japan
From Stanford University’s archives
Jennifer Badertscher
On November 12, 2023
Jennifer Schoo-Badertscher, Chair of the USJF’s National Teachers Institute, will be the guest on the next installment of the USJF Webinar Series, with the second of two presentations, Results Instruction: Assessing and Designing for Success.
Anthony Catanese M.D.
Anthony Catanese, M.D. will be USJF’s guest on the season’s opening webinar entitled “SafeSport and Heads Up – A Judo Physician’s Perspective”.
James Bregman
James Bregman Arguably the first and best-known American judo icon, Jim Bregman has devoted his life to the sport as a competitor, teacher, and administrator. A member of the USA’s first Olympic judo team and Bronze medal winner, World Championship medalist, Pan...
Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez
Join us on June 12th at 1PM (Pacific) for an in-depth conversation with Sensei Estevez as the guest in the ongoing USJF Seminar Series of webinars. You won’t want to miss this inspirational story of one of the most dedicated and successful judokas in the history of US judo.
Grace Talusan
USJF STORY~ Grace Talusan I started judo when I was in graduate school so I don’t have any childhood memories of growing up on the mat. My first judo memory was Mr. Ogasawara setting up two bean bags on the mat and having me roll between them for an hour straight, and...
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When you join the USJF not only will you enjoy the benefits it offers, you will have access to resources and a knowledge base that will serve to educate and enhance your enjoyment of this great sport.