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USJF Board of Director Meeting: Nov. 11-12, 2024
Thank you to all the Yudanshakai delegates for participating in the USJF Board of Directors and Board of Examiners meeting in Las Vegas on November 11-12, 2024
USJF Board of Director Gallery: Nov. 11-12, 2024
CONTEST RULES AND REFEREE EDUCATION for Parents
The Importance of Parental Involvement in Youth Sports
Donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund
The Hawaii Bankers Association are coordinating with all local banks to collect for the HBA’s Aloha for Maui program which in turn will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation’s Maui Strong Fund. 100% of the money they receive will go directly to help the people in Maui.
Edward Hanashiro, USJF 1st Vice President – 50th State Yudanshakai
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The USJF Development committee has align its Jr Rank Requirements with SHAPE America. SHAPE America is our national standards framework for K-12 Physical Education that defines what a student should know and be able to do at each stage of developing physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity.
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Judo Profiles
Interview with Sensei Hayward Nishioka
Sensei Nishioka will be talking about his own development as a judoka.
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink
Interview with Sensei Robert Brink January 23, 2022 Sensei Robert Brink - 50th State Yudanshakai United States Judo Federation Webinar Series Interview with Sensei Robert Brink Former: USJF President, Board of Examiners - Chair, Hall of Fame inductee, and author of...
Fresno Judo Club
Fresno Judo Club Fresno, California Sensei Larry Tsutsui The Fresno Judo Club is a non-profit organization, a member of the San Joaquin Valley Judo Yudanshakai, United States Judo Federation, California Judo Incorporated, and USA Judo. In 1952, the dojo was started...
“Developing Good Judoka” – Kevin Tamai
Sensei Kevin Tamai Hui-O-Judo, Beltsville - Maryland Sensei Kevin Tamai, head sensei of Hui-O-Judo Beltsville in Beltsville Maryland, is the oldest son of Ken Tamai, the first USJF lifetime achievement honoree. Kevin is currently a Rokudan and Life member in both USJF...
“Story of a Successful Dojo” Sensei Roy Kawaji
July 11, 2021 Sensei Roy Kawaji - Portland Judo Roy guided his USJF club to be the largest in the country in record time. He will share his approach to teaching and to judo, and how he attracts and retains members. Sensei Kawaji's guidance promises to be an...
Webinar on July 11, 2021
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