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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:
2024 USJF Hall of Fame, Lifetime Achievement Presidential Recognition Awards Banquet
Spend an enjoyable Saturday evening with our USJF Judo community and help to congratulate, recognize, celebrate, honor and show our appreciation for our awardees for their expertise and service to the Judo community across the USA, with Shufu Judo Yudanshakai, and the USJF!
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Apr 05, 2025 | Emmett Judo Tournament 2025 Emmett, ID | Daiheigen | |
| Apr 26, 2025 | 2 Day Seminar with Hatsuyuki Hamada Champaign, IL | Konan | Grace Talusan |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |