by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 15, 2026 | News
Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future The USJF Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Banquet is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the values, dedication, and community that define judo in the United States. As we honor these remarkable individuals, we...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 2, 2026 | News
SAVE THE DATE! 2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco! July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco. Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA. This tournament will also be a USA Judo point event. Registration...
by Mitchell Palacio | Apr 2, 2026 | News, Obituary
The United States Judo Federation and 50th State Judo Association mourns the passing of Ray Imada, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong contributor to the art and community of judo in Hawaii. Ray devoted his life to the growth and promotion of judo, leaving a...
by Mitchell Palacio | Mar 17, 2026 | News, Obituary
Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai’i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s to the 1990s...
by Mitchell Palacio | Mar 2, 2026 | Articles, News
North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the process, they became the...
by Mitchell Palacio | Mar 2, 2026 | News, Obituary
Sensei Dale Thompson Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community The Florida judo community mourns the passing of Dale Thompson, a lifelong judoka, respected teacher, and devoted leader whose influence shaped generations of athletes across the...
by Mitchell Palacio | Feb 21, 2026 | News
USJF International Coach Opportunity In collobration with USA Judo, USJF will have an opportunity to place a developmental coach (One coach for each tournament) on the US Judo Delegation to the 2026 Prague/Paks Junior European Cup with the associate training camp....
by Mitchell Palacio | Feb 9, 2026 | News
USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance regional, national or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics consistently fall...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 26, 2026 | Feature Post
The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and strengthen leadership...
by Mitchell Palacio | Jan 23, 2026 | News, Obituary
Neil Simon Past President, United States Judo Federation & Konan Yudanshakai Neil Simon, past president of the United States Judo Federation (USJF) and Konan Yudanshakai, passed away on Friday, January 23, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and deep...
