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Masataka Hirayama
Masataka Hirayama passed away quietly February 23, 2026 at 85 years old. He was a long time Judoka of Hawaiian Judo. He began Judo in the 1950s on the island of Hawai'i (Big Island) and paralleled the beginnings of what is now USJF. From the 1970s...
Brynn and Haley Buskerud – World Judo Champions
North Bend twins Brynn and Haley Buskerud have become judo world champions, setting history in the process. The Buskeruds won the gold medal in the U21 Ju-no-kata division in the Kato World Championships November 8-9 in Paris, France. In the...
Passing of Sensei Dale Thompson – Florida Judo
Florida Judo Leader, Rokudan, Mentor, and Builder of Community,
USJF International Coach Opportunity
USJF International Coach Opportunity In collobration with USA Judo, USJF will have an opportunity to place a developmental coach (One coach for each tournament) on the US Judo Delegation to the 2026 Prague/Paks Junior European Cup with the...
USJF High Performance Coaching Workshop
USJF Coach High Performance Workshop Preparing Coaches for International Team Leadership For new coaches especially those aspiring to high-performance regional, national or international team roles, the most relevant professional development topics...
USJF Education & Professional Development Workshops
The United States Judo Federation offers continuing education opportunities designed to support the development of coaches, instructors, and event organizers. These workshops reinforce USJF standards, promote safe and effective instruction, and...
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | Warriors Quest Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Dean Shiraki |
| Mar 29, 2026 | 2026 Nanka Spring Development Tournament Westminster, CA | Nanka | ✉ Scott Momii |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament Coeur d'Alene, ID | Northwest | ✉ Jennifer Badertscher (470) 629-1220 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Ryan Rubis (760) 458-3129 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Karen Whilden (703) 622-6861 |
| May 09, 2026 | 2026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K Arlington, VA | Shufu | Miki Takemori (617) 686-6406 |
| May 16, 2026 | PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic Vista, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Budokan Summer Camp 2026 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Steeele |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |