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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...

Sanix thank-you letter

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama, Hello my name is Michael Ramos and this past December I was given the opportunity to go to Japan and compete in the Sanix judo tournament in Global Arena, I would like to...

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Obituary: Margaret Ashida

Margaret Ashida, passed unexpectedly while vacationing in Indonesia. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 17, at the University of Rochester River Campus, in the...

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Obituary: George Koyama

George Koyama, head instructor for the Boise Valley Judo Club, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Koyama Sensei's obituary and service information can be found using this link.

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Sanix thank-you letter

Dear Mrs. Julie Koyama, Hello my name is Michael Ramos and this past December I was given the opportunity to go to Japan and compete in the Sanix judo tournament in Global Arena, I would like to thank you for the wonderful opportunity to train and compete in Japan. It...

Hayward Nishioka on physical education and Judo

When Colleges Abandon Phys Ed, What Else Is Lost? is an article on the fact that colleges are cutting back on physical education and a growing body of research suggests that regular physical activity helps cognitive development, so people can focus and process...

Obituary: Margaret Ashida

Margaret Ashida, passed unexpectedly while vacationing in Indonesia. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 17, at the University of Rochester River Campus, in the Hawkins-Carlson Room in the Rush Rhees Library. This event will be an informal...

Obituary: George Koyama

George Koyama, head instructor for the Boise Valley Judo Club, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Koyama Sensei's obituary and service information can be found using this link.

Athlete Scholar of the Year

The committee received this letter of thanks from Tyler Shimizu. I became a member of the Sacramento Judo Club in November 2008 when I was 13 years old. Since then I have gone throughout some major changes of my life. I went from the husky and lazy middle school...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Jan 18, 20252025 Fresno Judo Club Kata Clinic
Clovis, CA
San Joaquin
Jan 18, 2025January 2025 Winter Tournament
Anchorage, AK
50th State✉ Mark Langberg
(907) 250-7895
Jan 19, 2025Konan Promotional Clinic
Southfield, MI
Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Jan 25, 2025Oregon State University Judo Tournament
Corvallis, OR
Northwest✉ Julie Koyama
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