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Mr. Tom Akiyama Passed Away February 19th

Feb 19, 2007 |

********************************************Mr. Tom Akiyama passed away this morning.  Mr. Akiyama was a past president of Nanka Yudanshakai and was an ardent supporter of judo.More information will be posted as it is...

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Presidents of 3 US Judo organizations meet in Dallas

Dec 11, 2006 |

On Saturday, December 9, 2006, in Dallas, Texas, a meeting was conducted involving representatives from USA Judo, United States Judo Association, and United States Judo Federation.The meeting was initiated by the three organizations to discuss the...

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Death of Keigi Horiuchi Sensei

Dec 5, 2006 |

Keigi Horiuchi Sensei of West Covina Dojo passed away this past weekend.  Horiuchi Sensei was a member of the Nanka Yudanshakai Hall of Fame.His services will be held on December 9th at 2 PM at Nishi Hongwanji, 815 E. First St, Los Angeles, CA...

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Thank you note from Michael Eldred

Aug 14, 2006 |

August 11, 2006 United States Judo Federation Mr. Jeffrey Takeda, ASOY Chairperson Mr. Neil Simon, President P. O. Box 338 Ontario, OR 97914 Dear USJF, This letter is in regards to the Athlete Scholar of the Year scholarship, which the USJF gave to...

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Thank you note from Karen Whilden

Aug 1, 2006 |

Dear Mr. Simon, Mr. Fukuda and Mrs. Shepard,I would like to thank the USJF for their support of my competition at the Pan American Judo Championship in the Argentina.  It was a wonderful opportunity for my partner, Diane Jackson, and me to...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Feb 14, 2026JBBAH Kata Exam
Honolulu, HI		Hawaii✉ Gary Hashiro
(808) 721-5881
Feb 15, 20262026 IJF Rules Clinic
Springfield, VA		Shufu✉ Sharon Landstreet
(571) 216-8989
Feb 21, 20262026 Michigan State Games Judo
Grand Rapids , MI		Konan✉ Neil Redding
(616) 291-8158
Feb 22, 2026Konan Promotional
Northville, MI		Konan✉ Tom Sheehan
Feb 28, 202675th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament
Ontario, OR		Intermountain✉ Joe Cox
(208) 724-7824
Mar 06, 2026Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher
Lincoln, NE		Chicago✉ John Bailey
(402) 474-5425
Mar 07, 20262026 Las Vegas Judo Champions
Henderson, NV		Intermountain✉ Christopher Sakodas
Mar 07, 20262026 Virginia Open Championships
Sterling, VA		Shufu✉ Michael Landstreet
(571) 216-8992
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR		Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
May 16, 2026PSJA Judo no Kata & Kime no Kata Clinic
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Bruce Knight
(619) 368-9812
Jun 29, 2026Budokan Summer Camp 2026
Seattle, WA		Northwest✉ Krista Steeele
Jul 13, 2026Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2026
Clovis, CA		San Joaquin✉ Krista Steele