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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...
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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...
Interview with Sensei Hector Estevez
Join us on June 12th at 1PM (Pacific) for an in-depth conversation with Sensei Estevez as the guest in the ongoing USJF Seminar Series of webinars. You won’t want to miss this inspirational story of one of the most dedicated and successful judokas in the history of US judo.
The Imadas
The Imadas © 2022 United States Judo Federation (all rights reserved) Nomination from Maximillian Rayner, President, Central Coast Judo Association It is my honor to recommend not just an individual, but a couple for the USJF Lifetime Achievement...
Andor Paposi-Jobb
Andor Paposi-Jobb Inducted 2022 Nomination from Roy Englert, President Shufu Yudanshakai Nomination of Dr. Andor Paposi-Jobb Submitted by Roy Englert, Shufu President, with the concurrence of Miki Takemori, who will become Shufu President April 1,...
Sanctioned Events
| Date | Event | Yudanshakai | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | 2026 Fresno Judo Club Kata Clinic Clovis, CA | San Joaquin | ✉ Kris Watanabe (559) 360-7155 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | January 2026 Winter Tournament Anchorage, AK | 50th State | ✉ Mark Langberg (907) 250-7895 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | 2026 Michigan State Games Judo Grand Rapids , MI | Konan | ✉ Neil Redding (616) 291-8158 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Konan Promotional Northville, MI | Konan | ✉ Tom Sheehan |
| Feb 28, 2026 | 75th Annual Ore-Ida Judo Club Tournament Ontario, OR | Intermountain | ✉ Joe Cox (208) 724-7824 |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Fourth Annual Kata Clinic with Sensei Eiko Shepher Lincoln, NE | Chicago | ✉ John Bailey (402) 474-5425 |