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New Background Screening Information Memo

Nov 18, 2020 | Administration News

Years ago, USJF adopted the US Center for SafeSport’s programs and standards for education and training to protect athletes and participants from abuse. SafeSport has begun to require more rigorous background screens. Thus, our background screening...

Larry Labrador retiring as president of the Florida State Yudanshakai

Nov 16, 2020 | Judo Profile

Larry Labrador has written about his journey in Judo as he retires as the president of the Florida State Yudanshakai. A Life dedicated to Judo I selected Judo as my favorite sport sixty years ago because it afforded me the opportunity to exercise...

The Successful Dojo Survey

Oct 21, 2020 | ADJM

The American Judo Development Model’s (AJDM) Foundational Task Force (FTF) wanted to establish a baseline of what commonalities make a successful Judo Club so they can identify and replicate those traits to help fulfill one of the American Judo...

Timothy Whitesell

Sep 30, 2020 | Obituary

Important announcement for USJF registered dojos and clubs

Sep 21, 2020 | Club News

The USJF Board of Directors has waived the USJF dojo/club registration fee for Fiscal Year 2021 (9/1/2020-8/31/2021). You do not have to pay the USJF portion of the dojo/club registration fee ($25). Please check with your yudanshakai regarding your...

Robert Brink

Sep 10, 2020 | Class of 2020, Hall of Fame Class

Robert Brink Class of 2020 Robert Brink 58 years in the trenches as young competitor and as 100% volunteer teacher, coach of many medalists, referee, club founder and administrator such activities...

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Mar 08, 2025	JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI	Hawaii	✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881
Mar 15, 2025	87th Anniversary Boise Valley/Owyhee County Judo T Homedale, ID	Intermountain	✉ Ryan Nash (208) 412-2065
Mar 21, 2025	69th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR	Northwest	✉ Rod Conduragis (503) 208-3035
Apr 05, 2025	Husker Judo Spring Invitational Lincoln, NE	Chicago	✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782