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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...
Open letter from Joon K. Chi about the Festival in Busan
This will be the 5th time USJF high school development program will attend the Festival in Busan, Korea. See the revised schedule. If you are interested in attending, here are the requirements: USJF member 10 – 12th grade in high school 70 kg or more (because...
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2025 | Oregon State University Judo Tournament Corvallis, OR | Northwest | ✉ Julie Koyama |
| 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 |