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Rena “Rusty” Kanokogi
This year five people were honored with entry into the Hall of Fame. Rena "Rusty" Kanokogi Rusty is often called "the Mother of Women's Judo". She lived for judo. She was passionate about judo as a participant. Her entry into Judo was in 1959 when...
2010 Kitaura Grant Awards
This year the Kitaura Grant was awarded to – William Gugino Devin Cohen Robert Gugino David A. Williams Alain Wilkinson For more information about the Kitaura Grant
2010 Jeremy Glick Award
The Jeremy Glick award was presented at the Jr Nationals to Dr. Joseph Fitzsimmons. Joseph Fitzsimmons and Neil Simon at the ceremony.
correction – 2010 Jr. National Results
Please make the following correction to the USJF/USJA Junior National of July 3-4, 2010 Bantam/Intermed Category Divisions: Contestant's Name (Hometown / State Code / Judo Club) DIVISION: Boys Novc. Bantam; 34 Kg 1. Kainoa Lyau (Waianae, HI /...
2010 Jr Nationals – Coordinator’s ‘Take’
1st Annual USJA/USJF Junior Nationals was hosted by Nanka Judo Yudanshakai on the 4th of July weekend 2010 and was held at the UCI Bren Events Center in Irvine, California. The success of this tournament was the joint effort and support provided by...
Junior National 2010 Team Competition Results
Results for the 2010 Jr National Team Competition, July 4 - Bren Center, Irvine California 10 teams total - 6 male and 4 female teams competed Male Teams: 1st- 50th State 2nd – Nanka 3rd – Hokka Female Teams: 1st – 50th State 2nd – Nanka 3rd -...
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR | Intermountain | ✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Las Vegas Judo Champions Henderson, NV | Intermountain | ✉ Christopher Sakodas |
| Mar 07, 2026 | 2026 Virginia Open Championships Sterling, VA | Shufu | ✉ Michael Landstreet (571) 216-8992 |
| Mar 08, 2026 | Taishi Judo Club 15th Anniversay Invitational Tour Westminster, CA | Nanka | ✉ Scott Vang |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 2026 Spring University Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Kevin Asano |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 88th Anniversary Boise Valley/Owyhee County Judo T Homedale, ID | Intermountain | ✉ Ryan Nash (208) 412-2065 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 70th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Portland, OR | Northwest | ✉ Rod Conduragis |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament Coeur d'Alene, ID | Northwest | ✉ Jennifer Badertscher (470) 629-1220 |
| 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 |