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Neil Simon

Neil Simon

May 15, 2022 | ,

Neil Simon Inducted 2022   Nomination Letter from Jim Murray, Konan Yudanshakai US Judo Hall of Fame Nomination Mr. Brink, On behalf of the Konan executive committee and our president we are pleased to nominate Neil Simon as our yudanshakai...

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Grace Talusan

Grace Talusan

Apr 20, 2022 |

USJF STORY~ Grace Talusan I started judo when I was in graduate school so I don’t have any childhood memories of growing up on the mat. My first judo memory was Mr. Ogasawara setting up two bean bags on the mat and having me roll between them for...

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Obukan Judo Dojo

Obukan Judo Dojo

Apr 15, 2022 |

https://youtu.be/hKHP4FX7_F0   The origin and meaning of our dojo name “Obukan”: the “O” refers to Oregon; Oregon was called “O-shu” or O-state by Japanese immigrants. “Bu” means martial training. “Kan” means building or training hall. Dr....

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Brandon Kindelberger

Brandon Kindelberger

Apr 14, 2022 |

USJF STORY~ Brandon Kindelberger Madagascar!? “My name is Brandon Kindelberger and I’m a member of USJF. I’m okay to say that I am a ‘no name’ within the judo community. I can’t boast on any big competition wins, but I can say that judo has been a...

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Krista Tsutsui Steele

Krista Tsutsui Steele

Apr 7, 2022 |

USJF STORY~ Krista Tsutsui Steele Fresno, CA -----> Seattle, WA “I’m Krista Tsutsui Steele and I’m a member of USJF. My judo story starts back in the 90s at the Fowler Judo Club in Central California where my dad took my siblings and me to learn...

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Sanctioned Events

DateEventYudanshakaiContact
Oct 18, 20252025 Fresno Judo Clinic
Clovis, CA		San Joaquin✉ Hannah Tsutsui
Oct 19, 20252025 Fresno Judo Club Invitational
Fresno, CA		San Joaquin✉ Hannah Tsutsui
(559) 905-4350
Nov 01, 2025Shufu Yudanshakai BOE & BOD Meeting & Promotional
Beltsville, MD		Shufu✉ Kevin Tamai
Nov 15, 20252025 Nanka Nage no Kata Clinic
Lake Elsinore, CA		NankaMary Wakabayashi