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Letter of thanks
Dear Committee Members, As we all know, many times we will question why we embark in the journey to become a referee. But when someone takes the time to recognize your efforts it seems to make the challenges of that journey appear trivial. It is...
10th Annual USJF National Kata Clinic
24–26 September 2010, Boise, ID The forms for this event are available now – Waiver and Registration I urge everyone to begin setting their hotel reservations at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Boise. They have a series of blocked suites with the...
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 /...
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | JBBAH Nage no Kata Exam | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026 | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Steele |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Keiko Fukuda Joshi Camp | Central Coast | Alaine Abad (510) 468-3417 |
| Aug 09, 2026 | Eastern US Judo Kata Championship, Kata Judge Eval | Shufu | ✉ Diane Jackson |
| Aug 15, 2026 | PSJA Katame no Kata Seminar | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Konan Promotional Clinic | Konan | |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 2026 Uemura Cup Championship & Referee Clinic | 50th State | ✉ Michael Hayashi (808) 333-9909 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 17th Annual Paul Owen Memorial Judo Tournament | Chicago | ✉ Ron Hulshizer (402) 617-9782 |
