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Jeff Takeda
© 2022 USJF all rights reserved Jeff Takeda inducted in 2022 Nominating letter from Tom Jay, President Chuka Yudanshakai Good Morning Simon Sensei, Hope that all is well during these uncertain...
Neil Simon
Neil Simon Inducted 2022 Nomination Letter from Jim Murray, Konan Yudanshakai US Judo Hall of Fame Nomination Mr. Brink, On behalf of the Konan executive committee and our president we are...
Grace Talusan
USJF STORY~ Grace Talusan I started judo when I was in graduate school so I don’t have any childhood memories of growing up on the mat. My first judo memory was Mr. Ogasawara setting up two bean...
Obukan Judo Dojo
https://youtu.be/hKHP4FX7_F0 The origin and meaning of our dojo name “Obukan”: the “O” refers to Oregon; Oregon was called “O-shu” or O-state by Japanese immigrants. “Bu” means martial...
Brandon Kindelberger
USJF STORY~ Brandon Kindelberger Madagascar!? “My name is Brandon Kindelberger and I’m a member of USJF. I’m okay to say that I am a ‘no name’ within the judo community. I can’t boast on any big...
Krista Tsutsui Steele
USJF STORY~ Krista Tsutsui Steele Fresno, CA -----> Seattle, WA “I’m Krista Tsutsui Steele and I’m a member of USJF. My judo story starts back in the 90s at the Fowler Judo Club in Central...
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Jeff Takeda
© 2022 USJF all rights reserved Jeff Takeda inducted in 2022 Nominating letter from Tom Jay, President Chuka Yudanshakai Good Morning Simon Sensei, Hope that all is well during these uncertain times. I’m currently the president of the Central California Black Belt...
Neil Simon
Neil Simon Inducted 2022 Nomination Letter from Jim Murray, Konan Yudanshakai US Judo Hall of Fame Nomination Mr. Brink, On behalf of the Konan executive committee and our president we are pleased to nominate Neil Simon as our yudanshakai candidate for this...
Grace Talusan
USJF STORY~ Grace Talusan I started judo when I was in graduate school so I don’t have any childhood memories of growing up on the mat. My first judo memory was Mr. Ogasawara setting up two bean bags on the mat and having me roll between them for an hour straight, and...
Obukan Judo Dojo
https://youtu.be/hKHP4FX7_F0 The origin and meaning of our dojo name “Obukan”: the “O” refers to Oregon; Oregon was called “O-shu” or O-state by Japanese immigrants. “Bu” means martial training. “Kan” means building or training hall. Dr. Jigoro Kano, the...
Brandon Kindelberger
USJF STORY~ Brandon Kindelberger Madagascar!? “My name is Brandon Kindelberger and I’m a member of USJF. I’m okay to say that I am a ‘no name’ within the judo community. I can’t boast on any big competition wins, but I can say that judo has been a part of my life...
Krista Tsutsui Steele
USJF STORY~ Krista Tsutsui Steele Fresno, CA -----> Seattle, WA “I’m Krista Tsutsui Steele and I’m a member of USJF. My judo story starts back in the 90s at the Fowler Judo Club in Central California where my dad took my siblings and me to learn the sport he grew...
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|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | 2025 Western Idaho Institute New Year's Clinic & T Fruitland, ID | Daiheigen | ✉ Michael Eldred (208) 412-8246 |
| Jan 11, 2025 | Nage no Kata Clinic Swisshome, OR | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ron Suggs |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 2025 IJF Rules Clinic Springfield, VA | Shufu | ✉ Sharon Landstreet (571) 216-8989 |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 2025 Fresno Judo Club Kata Clinic Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | |
| Jan 18, 2025 | January 2025 Winter Tournament Anchorage, AK | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg (907) 250-7895 |
| Jan 19, 2025 | Konan Promotional Clinic Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 15, 2025 | 2025 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids, MI | Konan | ✉ Jim Murray (616) 293-1568 |
| Feb 23, 2025 | Konan Promotional Southfield, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Kata Clinic with Eiko Shepherd Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |