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Karen Whilden
© 2024 Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Karen Whilden Judo Biography Karen started judo in college in 1970 and has continued practicing judo ever since. Upon returning home from college, she found a wealth of judo in Los Angeles (Nanka) which...
Fran Vall
Fran Vall © 2024 photo courtesy of Chuck Medani Judo Biography Fran Vall is one of those small, quiet people who are easily missed in a dojo, but she has created an outsized and outstanding impact as a kata competitor, instructor,...
Edwin Takemori
© 2024, Roy E Nanjo, all rights reserved Edwin Takemori Judo Biography Edwin Takemori, a highly accomplished judoka, achieved his Shodan (1st degree black belt) in 1957 and currently holds the prestigious rank of Hachidan (8th degree black...
Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club
Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He...
Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt
Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C., Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and...
22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025
Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information:
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2025 | 2025 Spring Rules Clinic Anchorage, AK | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg (907) 250-7895 |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2 Day Seminar with Hatsuyuki Hamada Champaign, IL | Konan | Grace Talusan |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2025 USJF Annual Spring Meeting -Clinic Miami, FL | Florida State | Hector Estevez (305) 275-1370 |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 2025 USJF Spring Annual Meeting-Jr. Clinic Miami, FL | Florida State | Hector Estevez (305) 275-1370 |
| May 03, 2025 | Seattle Dojo Annual Judo Tournament & Kata Competi Bellevue, WA | Northwest | ✉ Alan Yamada (206) 763-9802 |
| May 24, 2025 | 2025 Inland Empire Judo Classic Spokane, WA | Northwest | ✉ Leigh Yamada |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |