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by | Jul 17, 2024 | News

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 passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida

The passing of Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida

by | Jun 28, 2024 | News

Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida, a San Jose State graduate and former coach who played a crucial role in promoting judo in America, passed away at the age of 104. Uchida was a prominent figure at San Jose State for over eight decades, transforming the school into...

Clark Edson, Sensei Tohoku Judo Club

by | May 9, 2024 | News

Dale Swett, Head Instructor, Tohoku Judo Club, writes: Tohoku Judo Club is saddened to share the news of the passing of our revered Head Sensei Clark Edson on April 29, at age 78. Clark Sensei began Judo in Berkeley, CA, where he was raised. He trained extensively at...
Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt

Hayward Nishioka Awarded 10th Degree Black Belt

by | Apr 15, 2024 | Awards, News

Breaking News: On April 6, 2024 at the USJF Spring Board of Directors Meeting in Washington D.C.,  Sensei Hayward Nishioka was awarded the 10th-degree black belt! This prestigious honor is a testament to his unparalleled dedication, expertise, and lifelong commitment...

22nd Maccabiah Games July 1 – 16, 2025

by | Mar 20, 2024 | News

Lou Moyerman and Miki Takemori have sent this information: [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.usjf.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/22nd-Maccabiah-Games-judo-updated-w-logo.pdf” title=”22nd Maccabiah Games judo (updated w logo)”]