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Nominations for the USJF Lifetime Achievement Award for the Class of 2025 is now open

The USJF Hall of Fame Committee is pleased to announce that the nominations for the Class of 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award (USJF LAA) is now open. The US Judo Hall of Fame Committee is soliciting nominations of individuals for consideration for induction to the USJF...

Western U.S. Kata Championships

If you're interested in attending or competing in the Western U.S. Kata Championships on February 8, 2025, this is an excellent opportunity to showcase your skills! Sponsored by the USJF and hosted at City College of San Francisco, the event offers a wide range of...

Florida Judo Teacher Certification

Save the date: Sunday, December 8th, 2024 Join us for a Judo Teacher Certification event, covering essential topics for all Judo instructors and school owners: Location: A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation, Inc., Phone: 305-275-1370 Address: 9664 Sunset Drive, Miami FL...
Hall of Fame Gallery

Hall of Fame Gallery

The U.S. Judo Hall of Fame was established by action of the Board of Directors of USJF in 1989 to acknowledge outstanding judoka who have made major significant contributions to the sport of judo and/or achieved the highest level of success.

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Memorial Service for Haruo Makimoto

It has been almost 3 years since Haruo had passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 12, 2020. See Makimoto Sensei’s obituary here. As you know, we had to postpone his memorial service in 2020...

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DOROTHY TAMAI OBITUARY

Dorothy Marie (Eichner) Tamai, age 82, from Landover, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28. Dottie was born and raised in Glenshaw, in the north hills of...

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Hall of Fame Gallery

Hall of Fame Gallery

The U.S. Judo Hall of Fame was established by action of the Board of Directors of USJF in 1989 to acknowledge outstanding judoka who have made major significant contributions to the sport of judo and/or achieved the highest level of success.

Memorial Service for Haruo Makimoto

It has been almost 3 years since Haruo had passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 12, 2020. See Makimoto Sensei’s obituary here. As you know, we had to postpone his memorial service in 2020 due to Covid 19. A Memorial Service for Haruo Makimoto will take place...

New USJF Jr. Rank Requirements

Junior Rank RequirementsStructure and Content of the Junior Rank Promotion Requirements The Presidential Ad Hoc Committee truly appreciates all of the hard work, efforts, and products of those that have served in this capacity before us.  It is sincerely our hope that...

DOROTHY TAMAI OBITUARY

Dorothy Marie (Eichner) Tamai, age 82, from Landover, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28. Dottie was born and raised in Glenshaw, in the north hills of Pittsburgh, PA to Eugene and Marie (Blaha) Eichner. She was preceded in death by...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 11, 20252025 Western Idaho Institute New Year's Clinic & T
Fruitland, ID
Daiheigen✉ Michael Eldred
(208) 412-8246
Jan 11, 2025Nage no Kata Clinic
Swisshome, OR
Pacific Southwest✉ Ron Suggs
Jan 12, 20252025 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA
Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Jan 18, 20252025 Fresno Judo Club Kata Clinic
Clovis, CA
San Joaquin
Jan 19, 2025Konan Promotional Clinic
Southfield, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 15, 20252025 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids, MI
Konan✉ Jim Murray
(616) 293-1568
Feb 23, 2025Konan Promotional
Southfield, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 2025Kata Clinic with Eiko Shepherd
Lincoln, NE
Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425