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2026 USJF Summer Nationals
Smoothcomp Registration in Now Open 2026 USJF Summer Nationals is coming to San Francisco! July 11-12,2026 at City College of San Francisco. Open to members with current membership in either USJF, USA Judo or USJA. This tournament will also be a...
Honoring Excellence in American Judo
Honoring Legacy, Inspiring the Future The USJF Hall of Fame & Lifetime Achievement Banquet is more than a celebration—it is a reflection of the values, dedication, and community that define judo in the United States. As we honor these...
Sensei Ray Imada
The United States Judo Federation and 50th State Judo Association mourns the passing of Ray Imada, a respected leader, mentor, and lifelong contributor to the art and community of judo in Hawaii. Ray devoted his life to the growth and promotion of...
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,
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 07, 2026 | Kumi Kata with Nabil Elalem Southfield, MI | Konan | Chris Reid (213) 447-8322 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 2026 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp Seattle, WA | Northwest | Leslie Mizuki-Lo (206) 715-5903 |
| 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 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp San Jose, CA | Central Coast | Alaine Abad (510) 468-3417 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic Northville, MI | Konan | |