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Jeremy Glick Award Announced!

Aug 11, 2005 |

July 9, 2005 Dear Mr. Jim Onchi, The USJF Jeremy Glick Memorial Spirit of Judo Award Committee is very proud to select you as the fourth recipient of this award. The award is named in honor of Jeremy Glick who tragically gave his life in the plane...

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July 2005 Development Committee Minutes

Jul 28, 2005 |

USJF Development Committee Meeting Minutes Friday, 8 July 2005 Los Angeles, CA Call to Order at 12:00 P.M. Quorum established with 6 members present. Guests: Robert Fukuda, Neil Simon, Keith Hayashi Approval of the Minutes of the Last Meeting...

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Passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido

Jul 20, 2005 |

With great sorrow, I advise you of the passing of Mr. Isamu Shishido (Hachidan-Shunyo Kan Judo Club), 103, of Honolulu, on 14 July 2005. Born in Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He is survived by sons, Raymond, Calvin, Dr. Ralph, Daniel and Steven; daughters,...

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Death of Henry Okamura

May 25, 2005 |

Dear Judoka Everywhere, It is a sad task indeed to have to relay that Sensei Henry K. Okamura passed away yesterday evening at 9:25. He was experiencing difficulty breathing earlier in the day and was taken to the hospital. His passing brought an...

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Kata Committee Meeting Minutes

May 3, 2005 |

Kata Development Committee Minutes 18 April 2005 Coral Room E, Cavalier Hotel Virginia Beach, VA Meeting called to order The meeting was called to order by Eiko Shepherd at 8:00 PM 18 April 2005 Members in Attendance: John Anderson, Frances Glaze,...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
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 08, 2026Taishi Judo Club 15th Anniversay Invitational Tour
Westminster, CA		Nanka✉ Scott Vang
Mar 14, 20262026 Spring University Training Camp
Honolulu, HI		50th State✉ Kevin Asano
Mar 14, 202688th Anniversary Boise Valley/Owyhee County Judo T
Homedale, ID		Intermountain✉ Ryan Nash
(208) 412-2065
Mar 20, 202670th Annual Obukan Judo Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei
Portland, OR		Northwest✉ Rod Conduragis
Apr 11, 2026Battle by the Lake Judo Tournament
Coeur d'Alene, ID		Northwest✉ Jennifer Badertscher
(470) 629-1220
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