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2024 USJF National Kata Conference
21st USJF National Kata Conference The 21st USJF National Kata Conference was held August 9, 10, and 11, 2024 in San Diego, California at the University of San Diego. The Pacific Southwest Judo...
Yosh Uchida
Daniel Kikuchi wrote: Here is the information regarding Mr Yosh Uchida's Memorial and Celebration of LIfe Saturday September 28 2024 1:00 pm San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th Street San...
Sandy North writes: You are invited to “Celebration of Life.” Tap here to RSVP It is with great sadness that I must announce that my life long Sensei Mamoru Shimamoto passed away in New...
The passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose...
2025 Summer Judo Nationals
James Murray
James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast...
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2024 USJF National Kata Conference
21st USJF National Kata Conference The 21st USJF National Kata Conference was held August 9, 10, and 11, 2024 in San Diego, California at the University of San Diego. The Pacific Southwest Judo Association welcomed about 50 judoka from all over the USA. Faculty member...
Yosh Uchida
Daniel Kikuchi wrote: Here is the information regarding Mr Yosh Uchida's Memorial and Celebration of LIfe Saturday September 28 2024 1:00 pm San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th Street San Jose, California 95112
Sandy North writes: You are invited to “Celebration of Life.” Tap here to RSVP It is with great sadness that I must announce that my life long Sensei Mamoru Shimamoto passed away in New Jersey. Sensei Shimamoto was born in Kumamoto city, Kyushu, Japan,...
The passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida
Yoshihiro "Yosh" Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose State for over eight decades, transforming the school into a powerhouse...
2025 Summer Judo Nationals
James Murray
James Murray © 2024, Jim Murray, all rights reserved James Murray Judo Biography Jim Murray has been a stalwart figure in the world of Judo, combining his passion for the sport with a steadfast commitment to community service and youth development. Born and...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | 62nd Annual Honpa Hongwanji Judo Federation State Pukalani, HI | Hawaii | Claude Moreau |
| Sep 14, 2024 | Randori-No-Kata Clinic Jefferson City, MO | Chicago | Josh Lehmen (573) 301-1738 |
| Sep 28, 2024 | Shudokan Uemura Cup Judo Championships Hilo, HI | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Konan Promotional Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Frances Glaze |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Judo Kata Clinic Eugene, OR | Northwest | ✉ Alan Best (541) 345-0684 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Paul Owen Memorial Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | November Kata Clinics & Certification Testing Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |