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Memorial Service for Haruo Makimoto
It has been almost 3 years since Haruo had passed away from pancreatic cancer on February 12, 2020. See Makimoto Sensei’s obituary here. As you know, we had to postpone his memorial service in 2020 due to Covid 19. A Memorial Service for Haruo...
New USJF Jr. Rank Requirements
Junior Rank RequirementsStructure and Content of the Junior Rank Promotion Requirements The Presidential Ad Hoc Committee truly appreciates all of the hard work, efforts, and products of those that have served in this capacity before us. It is...
2022 USJF Fall Meeting and Legacy of Tradition Gallery
The 2022 USJF Fall Meeting and Legacy of Tradition Gallery is a gathering that epitomizes the rich tapestry of tradition within the United States Judo Federation (USJF).
DOROTHY TAMAI OBITUARY
Dorothy Marie (Eichner) Tamai, age 82, from Landover, Maryland passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 28. Dottie was born and raised in Glenshaw, in the north hills of Pittsburgh, PA to Eugene and Marie (Blaha) Eichner. She was...
Covid 19 Update
James Bregman
James Bregman Arguably the first and best-known American judo icon, Jim Bregman has devoted his life to the sport as a competitor, teacher, and administrator. A member of the USA’s first Olympic judo team and Bronze medal winner, World...
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | JBBAH Kata Exam Honolulu, HI | Hawaii | ✉ Gary Hashiro (808) 721-5881 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 2025 Seattle Dojo Summer Camp Seattle, WA | Northwest | Leslie Mizuki-Lo |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2025 National Kata Conference Boise, ID | Intermountain | ✉ Ben Ott |
| Jul 07, 2025 | Fresno Judo Club Summer Camp 2025 Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Krista Tsutsui |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Keiko Fukuda's Joshi Judo Camp San Jose, CA | Central Coast | ✉ Elaine Abad (510) 458-3417 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 2025 International Summer Training Camp Honolulu, HI | 50th State | ✉ Rena Asano |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Budokan Dojo Summer Camp 2025 Seattle, WA | Northwest | ✉ Krista Tsutsui |
| Aug 16, 2025 | PSJA Katame no Kata Clinic Escondido, CA | Pacific Southwest | ✉ Bruce Knight (619) 368-9812 |
| Aug 24, 2025 | Konan Promotion Clinic Novi, MI | Konan | ✉ Ton Sheehan |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Konan Promotional Novi, MI | Konan | Neil Simon (313) 938-1205 |
| Nov 08, 2025 | Shufu Yudanshakai BOE & BOD Meeting & Promotional Beltsville, MD | Shufu | ✉ Kevin Tamai |