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2024 USJF National Kata Conference

A report on the conference was submitted by Pacific Southwest Judo Association 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...

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 2012 Junior Nationals awards

USJF Special Awards The day 1 awards were presented by USJF President Kevin Asano. The day 2 awards were presented by USJF Vice President Vaughn Imada. Day OneLast Name, First NameName of Dojo/Club...

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Blind Judo on CNN

A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy...

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The passing of Ralph Reyes

I am saddened to report the passing of Ralph Reyes, national referee and long time friend to many in all segments of the judo community. Ralph produced many national champions at the Jamie Towers...

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Sanctioned Events

Marti Malloy Night at San Jose Buddhist Judo Club

This past Monday July 2nd, USA Judo Team member to the 2012 London Olympics, Marti Malloy, visited our weekly practice at the San Jose Buddhist Judo Club. With her final training preparations these next few weeks, she took time from her demanding schedule for a “Photo...

The 2012 Junior Nationals awards

USJF Special Awards The day 1 awards were presented by USJF President Kevin Asano. The day 2 awards were presented by USJF Vice President Vaughn Imada. Day OneLast Name, First NameName of Dojo/Club Male OutstandingSalangdron, RodanKapolei Judo (HI) Fighting...

Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful

Dear U.S. Judo Federation, Thank you so much for your continued generous production support. Mrs. Judo: Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful had its world premiere in March, to a packed house at the Castro Theater, for the San Francisco International Asian American Film...

Blind Judo on CNN

A Senior from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA recently interviewed a couple of our blind Judo athletes along with my business partner and Co-Founder of the Blind Judo Foundation Willy Cahill. Her film was the Editor’s Pick at CNN’s iReport. Take a look. Our...

The passing of Ralph Reyes

I am saddened to report the passing of Ralph Reyes, national referee and long time friend to many in all segments of the judo community. Ralph produced many national champions at the Jamie Towers Judo Club where he was the head instructor, traveled with them around...

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Sep 14, 2024Randori-No-Kata Clinic
Jefferson City, MO
ChicagoJosh Lehmen
(573) 301-1738
Sep 28, 2024Shudokan Uemura Cup Judo Championships
Hilo, HI
50th State✉ Michael Hayashi
Sep 29, 2024Konan Promotional
Southfield, MI
Konan✉ Frances Glaze
Oct 12, 2024Judo Kata Clinic
Eugene, OR
Northwest✉ Alan Best
(541) 345-0684
Oct 12, 2024Paul Owen Memorial
Lincoln, NE
Chicago✉ Ron Hulshizer
(402) 617-9782
Nov 15, 2024November Kata Clinics & Certification Testing
Vista, CA
Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812