Jay Kim’s Quest To Elevate Judo To Varsity Sport Level At Michigan State University 1965–1973
Judo possesses a rich history in the State of Michigan and there are many well known chapters of outstanding individual judoka and judo clubs therein. There is a great slice of this history that remains relatively hidden and inconspicuous and that is the story of...
USJA / USJF 2012 Winter Nationals
The first weekend in December 2012 saw the town of La Verne, a suburb of Los Angeles come alive with another highly successful USJA / USJF Winter Nationals. The 7-year success of this event can be attributed to the hard work of the Goltz Judo crew, the Nanka referees...
B. C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant Announcement
B. C. Dage Corporation Athlete Travel Grant – Next Deadline 12/31/12 Travel grants are available for events taking place 3/1/13–5/15/13. Please see the grant page for eligibility criteria and more information.
Promote Judo with a poster from USJF
USJF is pleased that these posters are now available to help promote Judo. Display them at your dojo as well as elsewhere. Contact the USJF National Office to order: email (), phone (541) 889-8753), fax (541 889-5836 or 413 502-4983or by postUnited States Judo...
Everybody Can Learn Judo music video
"Everybody Can Learn Judo" was originally an anti-bully rap music video dubbed, "Nobody Likes a Bully". "Everybody Can Learn Judo" was rewritten by Deadline Communications, LLC’s (of W. Bloomfield, Michigan) Kyle Wilson, Jr. (Sir K). Sir K. wrote the gothic musical...
2013 IJF World Cadets Judo Championships
Haruo Imamura inducted to the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame
Last night was the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame dinner. Mr. Imamura was inducted with 5 others and 2 teams. It was very nice event. Mr. Imamura did a fantastic job during the interview on stage. We were more nervous than he was. He had about 80 people at the dinner...
Judotalk’s Video of the Month
The President's Cup video has been awarded "Video of the Month" on the JudoTalk Forum. Thank you for your support.Chris Mitsuoka
Life Membership Year End Report 2011–2012
For the first time since I became the Chair of the Life Membership Committee, we acquired over one hundred new regular and upgraded members in one year. We receive 104 new regular Life Members and four new or upgrades to President Life Member. The increase for regular...
Starting a Club
The United States Judo Federation would like to help you. Starting a club is a privilege and great pride should be taken to achieve the goals of Judo. It has published some guidelines. This will help you obtain the high standards of the United States Judo Federation.