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Death of Fukushima Sensei

Jun 5, 2006 |

It is with sadness that I bring you the news of the passing of Tsuruo Fukushima.  He was operated on for a blockage in his intestines.  While recovering, he was stricken with pneumonia and died on 05-12-2006 (81 years old).   He...

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THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland

Jan 27, 2006 |

THE JUDO TWINS by Stan Friedland; Published by AuthorHouse332 pages; ISBN 9781434341792; Available at:www.authorhouse.com for $16.99 plus shippingBookstores or Amazon.com for $22.99 plus shipping Call 888-280-7715 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...

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Death of Mark Pasquinelly

Nov 16, 2005 |

Mark E. Pasquinelly November 10, 1955 - November 13, 2005 “World Masters Judo Champion” Just two days after his 50th birthday, Mark E. Pasquinelly, of Corey St., Maumee collapsed, late Saturday evening and passed away just after...

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USJF Funds team to Irish Open

Sep 23, 2005 |

United States Judo Federation Funds Team to Irish Open A team of eleven athletes will represent the United States Judo Federation at the Irish Open Judo Championships in Dublin, Ireland October 22-23. Through a rigorous selection process, a team of...

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Passing of Furukawa Sensei

Sep 21, 2005 |

SENSEI LOUIS MASAMICHI FURUKAWA December 12, 1914 to August 30, 2005 USJF 7th Dan This is to informed the judo community regarding the late Furukawa Sensei, my Uncle. Furukawa Sensei started judo when he was 14 years old at the Seinan Dojo. He was...

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Thank you note from Michael Eldred

Sep 10, 2005 |

August 7, 2005 United States Judo Federation Dr. Chris Mitsuoka, JYDS Chairperson Dr. David Matsumoto, Development Chairperson Mr. Vaughn Imada, Development C0-Chairperson Mr. Noboru Saito, President P.O. Box 338 Ontario, OR 97914 Dear USJF, This...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Mar 29, 20262026 Nanka Spring Development Tournament
Westminster, CA		Nanka✉ Scott Momii
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID		Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
Apr 19, 2026PSJA Spring 26 Novice Judo Tournament
Vista, CA		Pacific Southwest✉ Ryan Rubis
(760) 458-3129
Apr 25, 2026Shufu Yudanshaikai BOE, BOD meeting, & Promotional
Beltsville, MD		Shufu✉ Karen Whilden
(703) 622-6861
May 09, 20262026 Takemori Memorial Clinic featuring Katuhiko K
Arlington, VA		ShufuMiki Takemori
(617) 686-6406
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