2013 IJF World Cadets Judo Championships
Haruo Imamura inducted to the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame
Last night was the Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame dinner. Mr. Imamura was inducted with 5 others and 2 teams. It was very nice event. Mr. Imamura did a fantastic job during the interview on stage. We were more nervous than he was. He had about 80 people at the dinner...
Judotalk’s Video of the Month
The President's Cup video has been awarded "Video of the Month" on the JudoTalk Forum. Thank you for your support.Chris Mitsuoka
Life Membership Year End Report 2011–2012
For the first time since I became the Chair of the Life Membership Committee, we acquired over one hundred new regular and upgraded members in one year. We receive 104 new regular Life Members and four new or upgrades to President Life Member. The increase for regular...
Starting a Club
The United States Judo Federation would like to help you. Starting a club is a privilege and great pride should be taken to achieve the goals of Judo. It has published some guidelines. This will help you obtain the high standards of the United States Judo Federation.
Fukuda Kata Championships
Please see the results and the program from this year's Fukuda Kata Championships.
Announcement of the English version of “Origins of Pan-American Judo”
Dear USJF friends, I am very pleased to announce that the English version of my book "Origins of Pan-American Judo" is now available for sale. The individual price in Amazon is $27.00 plus S&H. This book, first in its class, is the result of sixty years of personal...
Passing of Bob Johnson
I regret to inform you of the passing of Robert (Bob) Johnson of the Pacific Northwest, on October 3, 2012. Bob was a silent supporter of judo. Working in the back room, helping with pooling or registration or kata or writing articles on both local and national judo...
Judo redefining athletics at Boys and Girls Club
Harold Yamada's introduction into teaching Judo was only partially by choice. After years of training with his father, Yamada earned his own black belt and when he did, immediately understood the responsibility that comes with such a distinction. "When you get a black...
Program for 2012 National Development Conference
The National Development Conference will be held in Irving, Texas, from Sunday, October 28, 2012, thru Tuesday, October 30, 2012. This year's featured programs are: Nage no Kata - In Depth with Eiko Shepherd Coach Certification & Master Coach Certification with...